Quasar Flavio

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 Quasar of Dolní Bečva. The aircraft is supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]

Flavio
Role Hang glider
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Quasar
Designer Tomáš Suchánek
Status In production (2016)

Design and development

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. 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)

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

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 47. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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