Flight Design Axxess

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]

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)