The Flugschule Wings Alfa ( en, Wings Flying School Alpha) is an

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, single-place,

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that was designed and produced by Flugschule Wings, a flying school based in

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Design and development

The Alpha was developed by Flugschule Wings as a training glider for their own use and also for sale. The resulting design is a simple, single surface wing that was DHV certified in the "1-2" classification. The aircraft was available in 2003, but now appears to be out of production. The aircraft is made from

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tubing, with the single surface wing covered in

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sailcloth. Its span wing is cable braced and has an aspect ratio of 6.0:1. The rated pilot hook-in weight is . The Alfa is also certified for powered harnesses to allow it to fly as a

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Specifications (Alfa)

References

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