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
[edit]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)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 9.8 m (32 ft 2 in)
- Wing area: 15.8 m2 (170 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 6.0:1