Icaro Relax
{{Short description|Italian hang glider}}
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The Icaro Relax is an Italian high-wing, single-place, hang glider, designed and produced by Icaro 2000.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 45. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
Design and development
The Relax was introduced in 2003 as a beginner and flight training wing and also for recreational pilots looking for a wing that was easy rig and non-demanding to fly. The original Relax model was replaced in production by the improved RX2, or RelaX2. The RX2 comes in three sizes, "S", "M" and "L", with an "XL" version under development.{{cite web|url = http://www.icaro2000.com/Products/Hanggliders/RX2/RX2.htm|title = Hang Glider RX2|accessdate = 22 February 2012|last = Icaro 2000|date = n.d.}}
The aircraft is made from 7075 aluminum tubing, with the single-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. The RX2 has an optional vertical tail fin that improves stability and prevents Dutch roll when the glider is being towed.
Variants
;Relax 16
:Original model introduced in 2003 and replaced in production by the RX2 M. It is a medium sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its {{convert|9.8|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The wing area is {{convert|15.8|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is {{convert|50|to|90|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. Certified as DHV Class 1-2.
;RX2 S
:A small-sized model for lightweight pilots. Its {{convert|9.0|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120°, wing area is {{convert|14.00|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is {{convert|55|to|75|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. Certified as DHV Class 1.
;RX2 M
:A medium sized model for mid-weight pilots that replaced the Relax 16 in production. Its {{convert|9.8|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120°, wing area is {{convert|15.95|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is {{convert|70|to|90|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. Certified as DHV Class 1.
;RX2 L
:A large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|10.10|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120°, wing area is {{convert|17.80|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is {{convert|85|to|120|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. Certified as DHV Class 1.
Applications
Specifications (RX2 M)
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References
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External links
{{commons category|Icaro 2000}}
- {{Official website|http://www.icaro2000.com/Products/Hanggliders/RX2/RX2.htm}}
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