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 in the mid-1990s. The aircraft was produced as a kit for amateur construction.
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... General characteristics Crew one Wingspan 49 ft 3 in (15.0 m) Empty weight 580 lb (263 kg) Performance Stall speed 38 mph 61 km/h (33 kn) in landing configuration Never exceed speed 167 mph 269 km/h (145 kn) G limits -3/+6 Maximum glide ratio 441. ...
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