The Xflyer was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules as well as European regulations. It features a paraglider-style wing, single-place accommodation and a single 180NaN0 Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive and a 1150NaN0 diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The cage assembly breaks down into four parts for ground transport and storage. The fuel tank capacity is . The aircraft is built from annealed aluminium.[1]
Take-off and landing is accomplished by foot. Inflight steering is accomplished via handles that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw.[1]