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

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. ^ a b c d 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. ^ a b c DHV. "Axxess". dhv.de. Retrieved 22 October 2016.