| Alfa | |
|---|---|
| Role | Hang gliderType of aircraft |
| National origin | Austria |
| Manufacturer | Flugschule Wings |
| Designer | Norberd Brodnik |
| Status | Production completed |
The Flugschule Wings Alfa (English: Wings Flying School Alpha) is an Austrian high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Flugschule Wings, a flying school based in Spital am Pyhrn.
Design and development
The Alpha was developed by Flugschule Wings as a training glider for their own use and also for sale. The resulting design is a simple, single surface wing that was DHV certified in the "1-2" classification. The aircraft was available in 2003, but now appears to be out of production.
The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the single surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 9.8 m (32.2 ft) span wing is cable braced and has an aspect ratio of 6.0:1. The rated pilot hook-in weight is 60 to 95 kg (132 to 209 lb).
The Alfa is also certified for powered harnesses to allow it to fly as a powered hang glider.
Specifications (Alfa)
Data from Bertrand
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 9.8 m (32 ft 2 in)
- Wing area: 15.8 m (170 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 6.0:1
References
- ^ Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 42. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X