Flight Design Exxtacy
German rigid wing hang glider
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The Flight Design Exxtacy is a German high-wing, single or two-place, rigid-wing hang glider that was designed and produced by Flight Design.[1][2]
| Exxtacy | |
|---|---|
Exxtacy, showing flaps, flares for landing | |
| General information | |
| Type | Hang glider |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Flight Design |
| Status | Production completed |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 1999 |
Production is complete and the aircraft is no longer available.
Design and development
The Exxtacy was intended as a high-performance rigid-wing hang glider, for competition use and two-place instruction.[1]
The Exxtacy wing is based upon a carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer cantilever box spar, with ribs and wing tips, also of the same material. Control is by weight-shift, with roll control augmented by wing top-surface spoilers. For thermalling flight and landing, inboard flaps were installed. The aircraft achieves a glide ratio of 17.5:1.[2]
The aircraft can be dismantled for ground transport and folds to 5.70 m (18.7 ft) x 0.26 m (0.9 ft) x 0.52 m (1.7 ft).[2]
Variants
- Exxtacy 13.5
- Single place model. Its 11.4 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a nose angle of 165° and the aspect ratio is 9.4:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 90 to 140 kg (198 to 309 lb). In 2003 the aircraft sold for €6078. Certified as DHV Class 3.[1]
- Exxtacy Biplace
- Two place model. Its 12.2 m (40.0 ft) span wing has a nose angle of 165° and the aspect ratio is 10.05:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 100 to 160 kg (220 to 353 lb). In 2003 the aircraft sold for €6509. Certified as DHV Class 3.[1]
Aircraft on display
Specifications (2003 model Exxtacy 13.5)
Data from Bertrand and the Deutsches Museum[1][2]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 11.4 m (37 ft 5 in)
- Wing area: 13.8 m2 (149 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 9.4:1
- Empty weight: 38 kg (84 lb)
Performance
- Maximum glide ratio: 17.5:1
