Flight Design Axxess

Last updated
Axxess
Role Hang glider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Flight Design
StatusProduction 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]

Contents

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

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 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. 1 2 3 DHV. "Axxess". dhv.de. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
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