High Performance Meets Accessibility
The Falcon 4 represents twenty years of refinement from Wills Wing’s most successful glider series.
Designed for accessible, stress-free performance, it offers a smooth, responsive flight experience that’s perfect for pilots of all levels, and for those seeking a dependable glider with high-performance soaring.
Features include a refined sail cut and panel layout for improved lateral stability, lightweight and strong airframe materials, and optional short-packability for easy transport. Available in 145, 170, and 195 sizes (with the 195 size featuring an extra batten and smaller-diameter crossbar for superior performance).
The Falcon 4 comes in three sizes to suit pilots of different weights and flying preferences:
- 145: A smaller wing, ideal for lighter pilots or those who want a more responsive and agile glider.
- 170: A medium wing, designed for average pilot weights and balanced performance.
- 195: The largest wing, offering better lift and slower stall speeds for heavier pilots.
Below are the measurements for the Falcon 4. Click the tabs to toggle between Metric and US Customary Units. You can learn more about these measurements by clicking here to use our Specifications Key.
| Metric Units | US Customary | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Specification | Falcon 4 145 | Falcon 4 170 | Falcon 4 195 |
| Area | 13.5m² | 15.8m² | 18.1m² |
| Span | 8.5m | 9.3m | 10.1m |
| Aspect Ratio | 5.4m | 5.5m | 5.6m |
| Glider Weight | 20.4kg | 22.2kg | 24.5kg |
| Hook-In Weight | 54-86kg | 63-100kg | 79-125kg |
| Optimum Body Weight | 50-64kg | 64-77kg | 77-100kg |
| USHPA Rating | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Vne | June 4, 2015 | 77kph | June 4, 2015 |
| Va | 68kph | 68kph | 68kph |
| Vms | 29kph | 29kph | 29kph |
| Vd | 56kph | 56kph | 56kph |
| Length (in bag) | 5.0m | 5.4m | 5.9m |
| Break-down | 3.4m | 3.7m | 4.2m |
| Short Pack (w/option) | 1.8m | 2.0m | 2.1m |
| HGMA Certified | June 4, 2015 | June 4, 2015 | June 4, 2015 |