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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]
Alfa | |
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Role | Hang glider |
National origin | Austria |
Manufacturer | Flugschule Wings |
Designer | Norberd Brodnik |
Status | Production completed |
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]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
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