Sequoia Aircraft Corporation
Press Release
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Sequoia Aircraft Corporation
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Richmond, Virginia
April 6, 1999
Sales of Falco plans and kits have taken a dramatic increase in the past year, up 76.4% for the calendar year, and with much of that increase coming toward the end of the year. The increase is the result of using the Internet to promote the Falco design as well as the establishment of the Falco Skunkworks on the Internet to support Falco builders with construction articles, photographs and builder tips.
The F.8L Falco aircraft was designed by the Italian designer Stelio Frati and first flew in 1955. It was awarded an FAA type certificate in the Utility and Acrobatic categories and over 100 Falcos were produced by three Italian companies until 1965.
Sequoia Aircraft Corporation introduced the Falco as a kit aircraft in 1979, and many exceptional examples have been built and flown in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Chile, England, Scotland, New Zealand, Australia, the Netherlands, and Norway. The Falco is widely regarded as one of the best aircraft ever designed, and it is particularly prized for its exceptional handling qualities. Because of this, the Falco has a passionate and loyal following of pilots and builders all over the world.
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