Fournier RF 5 explained

The Fournier RF 5 is a two-seat motor glider designed by René Fournier.[1] [2]

Design and development

The RF 5 is based on the single seater Fournier RF 4, and is a low-winged monoplane of all-wooden construction, with the crew of two sat in a tandem enclosed cockpit. It is semi-aerobatic with loops, stall turns, lazy eights, chandelles and spins approved.[3] [4] It has a manually retractable center landing gear, a steerable tailwheel and detachable outrigger landing gear. Spoilers are available to reduce lift. The wingtips of the parked aircraft can be unlocked and folded inwards by a single person to reduce required hangar space.

Variants

RF 5B: An improved high-performance version. Powered by a 50.7 kW (68 hp) Limbach SL 1700 E Comet engine.[5] . One prototype build by Alpavia.
  • RF 5B Sperber: A high performance powered sailplane with 17.5m (57.4feet) span wings. Build by Sportavia-Putzer Gmbh. U Co. Kg.
  • AeroJaén RF5-AJ1 Serrania
  • License built version produced by Aeronáutica del Jaén SA

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: RF 5. sailplanedirectory.com. 18 January 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20151112232928/http://www.sailplanedirectory.com/PlaneDetails.cfm?PlaneID=457. 12 November 2015.
    2. Web site: Fournier aircraft history, performance and specifications. pilotfriend.com. 18 January 2015.
    3. Flight International. 11 June 1970. 974–977. GROWN-UP ULTRA-LIGHT . 18 January 2015.
    4. Web site: RF 5 Flight Manual . 23 November 2017.
    5. Book: Taylor. Michael J H.. Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. 1989. 838. London. Portland House. 0-517-69186-8.

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