Flight Design Axxess
| Axxess | |
|---|---|
| Role | Hang glider |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Flight Design |
| Status | Production completed |
| Unit cost |
€7241 (2003) |
The Flight Design Axxess is a German high-wing, single-place, rigid-wing hang glider that was designed and produced by Flight Design.[1]
Production is complete and the aircraft is no longer available.
Design and development
The Axxess was intended as a high-performance rigid-wing hang glider, for competition use. Early versions had flaps but these were later deleted as they offered no performance advantage.[1]
The aircraft structure is made from tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 13.2 m (43.3 ft) span wing has a nose angle of 165° and the aspect ratio is 12.7:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 90 to 165 kg (198 to 364 lb). In 2003 the aircraft sold for €7241.[1][2]
The glider was German DHV 3E certified on 20 November 2002.[2]
Specifications (2003 model Axxess)
Data from Bertrand and DHV[1][2]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 13.2 m (43 ft 4 in)
- Wing area: 13.8 m2 (149 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 12.7:1
- Empty weight: 40.5 kg (89 lb)
- Gross weight: 153 kg (337 lb)
Performance
- Never exceed speed: 80 km/h (50 mph; 43 kn)
References
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