Flight Design Axxess

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

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. Early versions had flaps but these were later deleted as they offered no performance advantage.^[1]

The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 13.1 m (43.0 ft) span wing has a nose angle of 165° and the aspect ratio is 12.7:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 90 to 165 kg (198 to 364 lb). In 2003 the aircraft sold for €7241.^[1]

Specifications (2003 model Axxess)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 13.1 m (43 ft 0 in)
• Wing area: 13.5 m² (145 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 12.7:1

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