Flight Design Axxess
| Axxess | |
|---|---|
| Role | Hang glider |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Flight Design |
| Status | Production completed |
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
[edit]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)
[edit]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
- Never exceed speed: 80 km/h (50 mph, 43 kn)