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==Design and development== The Falcon was designed by Jensen as the 15-metre class version of the [[FAI Standard Class]] [[Advanced Soaring Concepts Spirit|Spirit]].<ref name="SD" /> The aircraft is made predominantly from [[fiberglass]] sandwiches, with the [[Spar (aviation)|wing spar]] made from [[carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer]]. The cockpit is made from welded steel tube, reinforced with [[Aramid]]. Its {{convert|15|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has optional extensions that bring the span to {{convert|18|m|ft|1|abbr=on}}. Glidepath control is via full span [[trailing edge]] [[Flap (aircraft)|flaps]], coupled with top surface [[Schempp-Hirth]]-style [[Air brake (aircraft)|airbrakes]]. The flaps can be set to +15°, +10°, +5°, 0°, and -5° in flight. The cockpit was designed to accommodate a pilot of up to {{convert|76|in|cm|0|abbr=on}} in height and weighing up to {{convert|260|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} with parachute. The [[landing gear]] is a retractable [[monowheel gear|monowheel]].<ref name="SD" /><ref name="EAA" /> <!-- ==Operational history== --> <!-- ==Variants== --> <!-- ==Aircraft on display== -->
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