Ikarus Funflyer
{{Short description|German hang glider}}
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The Ikarus Funflyer is a German high-wing, single-place, hang glider, designed by Thomas Pellicci and produced by his company Ikarus Drachen Thomas Pellicci.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 46. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
Design and development
The Funflyer is intended to be a simple single surface glider with easy handling and modest performance for student use and flight training. It is particularly easy to take-off and land. Unlike many hang glider models, the Funflyer is available in just one size.{{cite web|url = http://www.ikaruspellicci.de/ikarus/funflyer.html|title = Ikarus Funflyer 390 - der Einsteiger zum Aufsteigen Zentraler Punkt des 390er Konzeptes ist das leichte Erlernen des Fliegens (German language)|accessdate = 23 February 2012|last = Ikarus Drachen Thomas Pellicci|date = n.d.}}
The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its {{convert|9.9|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120°, double surface is 35%, wing area is {{convert|15.6|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} and the aspect ratio is 6.28:1. The glider achieves a glide ratio of 8:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is {{convert|50|to|87|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The aircraft can be broken down to a length of {{convert|4|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} for storage and ground transport. It is certified as DHV Class 1.
Specifications (Funflyer)
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References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.ikaruspellicci.de/ikarus/funflyer.html}}
{{Ikarus Drachen Thomas Pellicci aircraft}}