The Tecma FX is a French high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Tecma Sport of La Roche-sur-Foron. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]
| Tecma FX | |
|---|---|
| Role | Hang glider |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Tecma Sport |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
Design and development
editThe FX is made from aluminum tubing, with the double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 130° for both models.[1]
The models are each named for their wing area in square metres and decimals of square metres.[1]
Variants
edit- FX 136
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.3 m (33.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 130°, wing area is 13.6 m2 (146 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 7.8:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb).[1]
- FX 142
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 10.6 m (34.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 130°, wing area is 14.2 m2 (153 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 7.9:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 75 to 90 kg (165 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV certified.[1]
Specifications (FX 136)
editData from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 10.3 m (33 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 13.6 m2 (146 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 7.8:1