With suitable slope and appropriate training it is possible to launch in windless conditions. The lift off speed on a foot launch from a slope is the same as for a hang glider. The foot-launchable all-rounder All types of independent and tow launching.

The whole aircraft system with pilot descends on the parachute. The pilot is connected to the aircraft and the rescue system at all times. The comfortable cockpit – open or enclosed as preferred – together with the relaxing flight characteristics, encourage long flights.Īs an additional safety feature the Archaeopteryx can be equipped with a specifically developed and tested rocket driven rescue system. The extraordinary climb performance and the good gliding performance enable extended cross country flights even when there are only light updraughts. The Archaeopteryx is flown like a conventional sailplane. The flight controls are operated by the right hand on the side stick and the left hand on the flap lever, together with the adjustable foot operated rudder pedals.

Especially impressive are its well behaved flight characteristics and its outstanding climbing ability in updraughts. This unique aircraft is typified by minimum weight, simple rigging, very low minimum speed and the many different launch methods. The Archaeopteryx is a versatile high end hang-glider with conventional sailplane controls, elaborately manufactured in small batches.

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