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S e a r c h
Search
A p p e a r a n c e
● C r e a t e a c c o u n t ● L o g i n
P e r s o n a l t o o l s
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P a g e s f o r l o g g e d o u t e d i t o r s l e a r n m o r e ● C o n t r i b u t i o n s ● T a l k
( T o p )
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2 O p e r a t i o n a l h i s t o r y
3 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s ( F M - 1 )
4 S e e a l s o
5 R e f e r e n c e s
T o g g l e t h e t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s
M e l s h e i m e r F M - 1
A d d l a n g u a g e s
A d d l i n k s
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T o o l s
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A c t i o n s
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A p p e a r a n c e
F r o m W i k i p e d i a , t h e f r e e e n c y c l o p e d i a
FM-1
The FM-1 in its original prototype configuration with the T-tail
Role
Glider
Type of aircraft
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]
Design and development [ edit ]
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]
Operational history [ edit ]
As of May 2011 the FM-1 was still on the Federal Aviation Administration registry.[3]
Specifications (FM-1) [ edit ]
Data from Sailplane Directory and Soaring[1] [2]
General characteristics
Crew: one
Wingspan: 51 ft 0 in (15.54 m )
Wing area: 125 sq ft (11.6 m 2
Aspect ratio :
Airfoil :NACA 4400R
Empty weight: 500 lb (227 kg )
Gross weight: 750 lb (340 kg )
Performance
Maximum glide ratio: Estimated 35:1 at 60 mph (97 km/h)
Rate of sink: 108 ft/min (0.55 m/s) at 40 mph (64 km/h)
Wing loading: 6.0 lb/sq ft (29 kg/m2
See also [ edit ]
Related lists
References [ edit ]
^ a b c Federal Aviation Administration (May 2011). "Make / Model Inquiry Results" . Retrieved May 15, 2011 .
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