Icaro Relax Explained

The Icaro Relax is an Italian high-wing, single-place, hang glider, designed and produced by Icaro 2000.[1]

Design and development

The Relax was introduced in 2003 as a beginner and flight training 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.[2]

The aircraft is made from 7075 aluminum tubing, with the single-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. The RX2 has an optional vertical tail fin that improves stability and prevents Dutch roll 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 9.81NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The wing area is 15.8m2 and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 50to. Certified as DHV Class 1-2.
    RX2 S
  • A small-sized model for lightweight pilots. Its 91NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120°, wing area is 14m2 and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 55to. Certified as DHV Class 1.
    RX2 M
  • A medium sized model for mid-weight pilots that replaced the Relax 16 in production. Its 9.81NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120°, wing area is 15.95m2 and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 70to. Certified as DHV Class 1.
    RX2 L
  • A large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 10.11NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120°, wing area is 17.8m2 and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 85to. Certified as DHV Class 1.

    Applications

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 45. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
    2. Web site: Hang Glider RX2. 22 February 2012. Icaro 2000. n.d..

    This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Icaro Relax".

    Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.