Melsheimer FM-1
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Original source: Soaring Magazine, November 1983, Page 48

The Melsheimer FM-1 is an American single-seat high-wing FAI Open Class glider that was designed and constructed by Frank Melsheimer.

The Melsheimer FM-1 is an American single-seat, high-wing, FAI Open Class glider that was designed and constructed by Frank Melsheimer.1

Empty Weight Lb
500
Designer
Frank Melsheimer
Lists
* List of gliders
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
6
Aspect Ratio
21
Introduced
1968
Status
Production completed
Glide Ratio
1 at
Gross Weight Lb
750
Airfoil
NACA 4400R
Number Built
One
Crew
one
Origin
United States
Sink Rate Ftmin
108
First Flight
1968
Span In
Span Ft
51
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
125
Prime Units
imp
Sink Rate Note
at
Category
Homebuilt aircraft
United States sailplanes 1960-1969

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