Advanced Soaring Concepts Falcon Explained

The Advanced Soaring Concepts Falcon, also called the Advanced Soaring Concepts American Falcon, is an American mid-wing, T-tailed, single-seat, FAI 15-Metre Class glider that was designed by Tor Jensen and produced by Advanced Soaring Concepts, and first flew in 1993.^[1] The aircraft was produced as a kit for amateur construction.^{[2] [3]}

Design and development

The Falcon was designed by Jensen as the 15-metre class version of the FAI Standard Class Spirit.

The aircraft is made predominantly from fiberglass sandwiches, with the wing spar made from carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer. The cockpit is made from welded steel tube, reinforced with Aramid. Its 151NaN1 span wing has optional extensions that bring the span to 181NaN1. Glidepath control is via full span trailing edge flaps, coupled with top surface Schempp-Hirth-style airbrakes. The flaps can be set to +15°, +10°, +5°, 0°, and -5° in flight. The cockpit was designed to accommodate a pilot of up to 760NaN0 in height and weighing up to 2600NaN0 with parachute. The landing gear is a retractable monowheel.

Notes and References

1. Web site: J2mcL Planeurs - Fiche planeur n° . 2022-05-21 . www.j2mcl-planeurs.net.
2. Web site: Falcon Advanced Soaring Concepts . 3 September 2011 . Activate Media . 2006 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110820213228/http://www.sailplanedirectory.com/PlaneDetails.cfm?planeID=100 . 20 August 2011 .
3. News: Limited Flying Qualities Evaluation Of The American Falcon. 3 September 2011. Payne. Jim. March 1994. Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1000.