Flugschule Wings Alfa

The Alpha was developed by Flugschule Wings as a training glider for their own use and also for sale. The resulting design is a simple, single surface wing that was DHV certified in the "1-2" classification. The aircraft was available in 2003, but now appears to be out of production.^[1]

The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the single surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 9.8 m (32.2 ft) span wing is cable braced and has an aspect ratio of 6.0:1. The rated pilot hook-in weight is 60 to 95 kg (132 to 209 lb).^[1]

The Alfa is also certified for powered harnesses to allow it to fly as a powered hang glider.^[1]

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 9.8 m (32 ft 2 in)
• Wing area: 15.8 m² (170 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 6.0:1