The Icaro Relax is an Italian

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, single-place,

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, designed and produced by

Icaro 2000 Icaro 2000 is an Italian aircraft manufacturer, based in Sangiano. The company specializes in the design and manufacturer of hang gliders, ultralight trikes and hang gliding helmets.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leis ...

.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 45. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

Design and development

The Relax was introduced in 2003 as a beginner and

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wing and also for recreational pilots looking for a wing that was easy rig and non-demanding to fly. The original Relax model was replaced in production by the improved RX2, or ''RelaX2''. The RX2 comes in three sizes, "S", "M" and "L", with an "XL" version under development. The aircraft is made from 7075 aluminum tubing, with the single-surface wing covered in

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sailcloth. The RX2 has an optional vertical tail fin that improves stability and prevents

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when the glider is being towed.

Variants

;Relax 16 :Original model introduced in 2003 and replaced in production by the RX2 M. It is a medium sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The wing area is and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is . Certified as DHV Class 1-2. ;RX2 S :A small-sized model for lightweight pilots. Its span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120°, wing area is and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is . Certified as DHV Class 1. ;RX2 M :A medium sized model for mid-weight pilots that replaced the Relax 16 in production. Its span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120°, wing area is and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is . Certified as DHV Class 1. ;RX2 L :A large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120°, wing area is and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is . Certified as DHV Class 1.

Applications

Icaro Pit-Trike The Icaro Pit-Trike is an Italian electric-powered ultralight trike, designed by Manfred Ruhmer and produced by Icaro 2000 of Sangiano. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: ''Wo ...

Sunair Magic The Sunair Magic is a German electric or gasoline motor ultralight trike designed and produced by Sunair UG of Scheidegg, Bavaria. The aircraft is supplied complete and ready-to-fly.Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: ''World Directory of Ligh ...

Specifications (RX2 M)

References

External links

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