Falcon 4

FALCON 4

The Falcon 4 represents twenty years of cumulative refinement of the most popular and successful glider in Wills Wing’s history. Since 1994, the Falcon series of gliders have represented the most accessible, stress-free soaring performance available in hang gliding, and have helped to introduce an entire generation of new pilots to the sport. ( Sport Kites, Inc. dba Wills Wing.)

The Falcon 4 include a sail cut and a sail panel layout that offer improved lateral stability at higher speeds and under aero tow conditions, and the option for the glider to be built with a Litestream Control bar. The Falcon 4 comes standard with an airframe that breaks down to shipping length, but is not short-packable into the 2 meter length. The short-packable airframe is an available option on the Falcon 4. The 195 size features an extra batten for improved airfoil definition, and, on the standard airframe, a smaller diameter crossbar for reduced drag and improved performance. The Falcon 4 is currently available in the 145, 170 and 195 sizes and the Falcon 4 Tandem at this page.

FEATURES

• Can be short-packed to under 7 feet (2.1 m) for transport with available optional aiframe
• Quick–attach nose cone enhances performance
• Optional Litestream performance control bar can be ordered as an upgrade
• Transverse batten extends washout support provided at wingtips, allowing for reduced number of reflex bridle lines
• All main frame tubes are 7075 – T6 drawn seamless tubing for maximum strength to weight ratio
• 7075 – T6 Drawn Seamless Keel Tubing
• 7075 – T6 Drawn Seamless Leading Edge
• 7075 – T6 Pre-formed Battens
• Improved sail cut yields enhanced aerodynamics
• Handling is light and quick, yet remains comfortable and reassuring
• Lever Rear Batten Tips
• Ball-type Crossbar Center
• Full Leading Edge Mylar Pocket and Mylar Insert
• Streamlined Kingpost
• Rear Crossbar Haulback System
• Deluxe Glider Bag, Control Bar Bag, Batten Bag, and Velcro Sail Ties
• Comprehensive Owner and Batten Diagram

OPTIONS

Control bar and Downtubes

FALCON 4 145

FALCON 4 170

FALCON 4 195

Sail Colors

All panels in the Falcon 4 sail are available for use of colored V170 4 oz. woven sailcloth.

Sail Materials

All panels in the Falcon sail will be made normally with 4 oz woven sailcloth. 205 MT can be selected for panel 1 (leading edge) and / or panel 4 (trailing edge) for an extra charge (see options table). Finally UVPXB05 can be selected for panels 1, 2, 3 and 4 for an extra charge. All of these options require the customer color choice option charge as well.

Optional Falcon 4 Short Pack Airframe and Deluxe Transport / Storage Container

The Falcon 4 with the optional short-packable airframe can be broken down to a short pack length of seven feet (195), six and a half feet (170), or six feet (145) for transport, shipping or storage. Wills Wing offers an optional protective container, specially designed to provide maximum protection and transport convenience for your Falcon 4. The overall dimensions of the container allow you to check the glider as baggage on most airline flights.

The Deluxe Transport / Storage Container consists of a protective dense foam liner inside of a heavy duty, ballistic cloth zippered bag. The entire glider – sail, airframe, battens and cover bags – fits inside the container. The ballistic outer bag and foam liner provide damage protection for the sail and airframe.

From 10/18/2023

Some options may be incompatible with others. See your Wills Wing dealer for details.