Flight Design Axxess

The Flight Design Axxess is a German high-wing, single-place, rigid-wing hang glider that was designed and produced by Flight Design.[1]

Axxess
Role Hang glider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Flight Design
Status Production completed

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. The early production versions had flaps but these were later deleted, as they offered no performance advantage.[1]

The wing structure includes a carbon D-spar, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. The foldable design of the ribs allow for a small packing size. Its 13.2 m (43.3 ft) span wing has a nose angle of 165° and the aspect ratio is 12.7:1, with flaps retracted the aspect ratio changed to 13.6:1. The maximum takeoff weight range is 90 to 165 kg (198 to 364 lb).[2] In 2003 the aircraft sold for €7241.[1][3]

The glider was German DHV 3E certified on 20 November 2002.[3]

Specifications (2003 model Axxess)

Data from Bertrand and DHV[1][3]

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

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 44. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. "manufacturer prospect for Axxess" (PDF). Delta Club 82.
  3. DHV. "Axxess". dhv.de. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
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