Quasar Flavio
| Flavio | |
|---|---|
| Role | Hang glider |
| National origin | Czech Republic |
| Manufacturer | Quasar |
| Designer | Tomáš Suchánek |
| Status | In production (2016) |
The Quasar Flavio is a Czech high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed by world hang gliding champion Tomáš Suchánek and is produced by Quasa, based in Dolní Bečva. The aircraft is supplied complete and ready to fly.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Flavio was designed as an intermediate sport and leisure wing, available in just one size. It is made from aluminum tubing, with the double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 10.3 m (33.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 130°, wing area is 13.8 m2 (149 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 7.7:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 60 to 100 kg (132 to 220 lb).[1]
The Flavio is certified by the Light Aircraft Association of the Czech Republic.[1]
Specifications (Flavio)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 10.3 m (33 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 13.8 m2 (149 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 7.7:1