Ikarus Funflyer


The Ikarus Funflyer is a German high-wing, single-place, hang glider, designed by Thomas Pellicci and produced by his company Ikarus Drachen Thomas Pellicci.

Design and development

The Funflyer is intended to be a simple single surface glider with easy handling and modest performance for student use and flight training. It is particularly easy to take-off and land. Unlike many hang glider models, the Funflyer is available in just one size.
The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120°, double surface is 35%, wing area is and the aspect ratio is 6.28:1. The glider achieves a glide ratio of 8:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is. The aircraft can be broken down to a length of for storage and ground transport. It is certified as DHV Class 1.

Specifications (Funflyer)