FM-1 | |
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The FM-1 in its original prototype configuration with the T-tail | |
Role | Glider |
National origin | United States |
Designer | Frank Melsheimer |
First flight | 1968 |
Introduction | 1968 |
Status | Production completed |
Number built | One |
The Melsheimer FM-1 is an American single-seat, high-wing, FAI Open Class glider that was designed and constructed by Frank Melsheimer. [1] [2] [3]
The FM-1 was first flown in 1968. The designation indicates the designer's initials. [1] [2]
The FM-1 features mixed construction. The aft fuselage and wings are constructed from wood, with the forward fuselage made from welded steel tubing, covered in fibreglass. The wing employs a NACA 4400R airfoil. The aircraft was originally constructed with a T-tail, but this was later changed to a conventional low tail. The cockpit accommodation is one seat in a semi-reclining position. [1] [2]
Only one example was completed and registered in the Experimental - Amateur-built category. [1] [2] [3]
As of May 2011 the FM-1 was still on the Federal Aviation Administration registry. [3]
Data from Sailplane Directory and Soaring [1] [2]
General characteristics
Performance
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FM-1 | |
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The FM-1 in its original prototype configuration with the T-tail | |
Role | Glider |
National origin | United States |
Designer | Frank Melsheimer |
First flight | 1968 |
Introduction | 1968 |
Status | Production completed |
Number built | One |
The Melsheimer FM-1 is an American single-seat, high-wing, FAI Open Class glider that was designed and constructed by Frank Melsheimer. [1] [2] [3]
The FM-1 was first flown in 1968. The designation indicates the designer's initials. [1] [2]
The FM-1 features mixed construction. The aft fuselage and wings are constructed from wood, with the forward fuselage made from welded steel tubing, covered in fibreglass. The wing employs a NACA 4400R airfoil. The aircraft was originally constructed with a T-tail, but this was later changed to a conventional low tail. The cockpit accommodation is one seat in a semi-reclining position. [1] [2]
Only one example was completed and registered in the Experimental - Amateur-built category. [1] [2] [3]
As of May 2011 the FM-1 was still on the Federal Aviation Administration registry. [3]
Data from Sailplane Directory and Soaring [1] [2]
General characteristics
Performance
Related lists