Flugschule Wings Alfa

Alfa
Role Hang glider
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.[1]

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.[1]

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).[1]

The Alfa is also certified for powered harnesses to allow it to fly as a powered hang glider.[1]

Specifications (Alfa)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics


References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 42. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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