The Tecma FX is a French
high-wing, single-place,
hang glider that was designed and produced by
Tecma Sport of
La Roche-sur-Foron. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]
Design and development
The FX is made from
aluminum tubing, with the double-surface wing covered in
Dacron sailcloth. Its wing is
cable braced from a single
kingpost. The nose angle is 130° for both models.[1]
The models are each named for their wing area in square metres and decimals of square metres.[1]
Variants
FX 136
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.3 m (33.8 ft) span wing is
cable braced from a single
kingpost. The nose angle is 130°, wing area is 13.6 m2 (146 sq ft) and the
aspect ratio is 7.8:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb).[1]
FX 142
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 10.6 m (34.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 130°, wing area is 14.2 m2 (153 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 7.9:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 75 to 90 kg (165 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV certified.[1]