Aviamilano F.8L Falco Series I
Aviamilano · Italy · first flew 1955 · light aircraft
The Aviamilano F.8L Falco Series I was a refined two-seat all-wood touring aircraft of exceptional aerodynamic cleanliness, designed by Stelio Frati. Its combination of retractable undercarriage, bubble canopy, and tapered wings gave outstanding performance for a light aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- All-wood two-seat touring aircraft with elegantly tapered wings
- Retractable tricycle undercarriage beneath low wing
- Clean Italian design with bubble canopy over side-by-side seating
The all-wood Falco is distinguished by its very clean, rounded fuselage with a large bubble canopy, tapered low wings, retractable tricycle gear, and single nose engine; proportions are unusually graceful for a production light aircraft.
Specifications
- The Aviamilano F.8L Falco Series I has a length of 6.5 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 280 km/h (174 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Stelio Frati's Falco first flew in 1955, produced initially by Aviamilano. The wooden construction was both lightweight and aesthetically pleasing, and the design achieved recognition as one of the finest Italian light aircraft of the 1950s. Later series were built by Aeromere and eventually became available as kits from Sequoia Aircraft.
Variants
The Falco progressed through Series I (Aviamilano), Series II, Series III (Aeromere), and Series IV; the kit-built Series IV remains in production decades later.
Where you'll see it
Sold to private owners and flying clubs across Europe and North America; the Falco earned a devoted following for its handling qualities and elegant appearance.
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