The Falco, commonly known as the Ferrari of the skies, is an Italian aircraft designed by Stelio Frati in 1955. Its timeless design features a sleek, laminar flow thin wing that minimises drag and maximises speed. Constructed from plans with laminated spruce (sequoia) and birch ply finish, the Falco boasts incredible strength and resilience, allowing it to handle a +6g -3g capability with maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) 854Kg.
With its impressive roll rate of 120 per second, the Falco requires gentle and precise control inputs for smooth flying. Although it is not a training aircraft, it excels in serious 2 seat touring and can confidently land on runways as short as 500 metres, with a takeoff distance of only 200 metres yet cruise comfortably at 150+ knots.
G-OCAD, offers ample baggage space behind the seats with a maximum weight capacity of 40 kilograms. Additionally, there is a small stowage area located below the rear fuel tank. The cabin provides excellent visibility from all angles during cruise, along with efficient air ducting for cooling. The comfortable seats and relaxed joystick position enhance the overall flying experience. With fuel tanks positioned fore and aft, the Falco offers impressive endurance.

Airplane time state:
Build: completed 1996 by Garrard CW serial number PFA-100-12114
Airframe: 1031 hrs
Engine: Lycoming IO-320-B1A 160hp @2700 RPM -
Hours: 838 hrs since Top overhaul, 1300 total
Borescope: Savvy Analysis Satisfactory Sept. 2025 - Satisfactory. FEVA 2.1 - No concerns
Mags: P-Mags - Electronic LAA approved.
Fuel: AvGas 100LL or UL91/UL94
Capacity: 80L & 72L = 152L
Endurance: 5 hours @ 30L/hr approx 775nM
75% power 24/2400 Lean of Peak 26L/hour
Propeller: Hartzell HC-C2YL-1BF/F7663A-4 Constant Speed 301 hrs
CofA: Permit to Fly expiry 02-Jan-2026
MTOW: 854 Kg
Empty Weight: 580 Kg
Current Owner: since 22-Aug-2012
Dimensions: 8M x 5M
Stall: 58 knots
Climb 85-90kts rate 1500ft/min
Cruise: 75% 163 knots in cold air 155 summer temperatures
Vne: 208 kt
V2: 65 kt - V2min is approx 55 kts if ground effect used until V2
Flap speeds: 20 97.5 kts, 45 87 kts

Garmin G3X Touch
Garmin GSU 25 C
Garmin G5
Garmin G5 Battery pack
Garmin GMC 507 Autopilot control
Garmin GA 35 GPS Antenna
Garmin GEA 24 Engine Indication System (EIS)
Garmin GTX 45R, GPS, G3X interface Transponder Mode-S, ADSB, SIL-3
Garmin GSA 28 Roll servo
Garmin GSA 28 Pitch servo
Garmin GHA 15 altitude radar
Garmin GAD 27 Electronic interface
GMU 11 Magnetometer
Trig TY91 Comm - G3X interface
VPX Circuit management - G3X interface
Guardian CO Monitor - G3X interface

Adjustable Leather seats
Carbon Fibre panels
Blue carpet
Heating and de-mist

Colour: White
LED Nav/Strobe
LED Landing Lights with Wig Wag

Andair Fuel selector and gascolator
Kannard 406 ELT with internal aerial
PilotAware
Electronic ignition for fuel efficiency and performance
Flap Indicator sensor G3X interface
JPI Fuel flow transducer
Lightweight Alternator with internal Voltage regulator
SkyTech lightweight Starter Motor
APS Black forged disk brakes
Aircraft USB Charging
Nil current illuminated switch bank
Vertical Magnetic compass

Why for sale?
It is with great regret that I need to sell this aircraft as I have used it as a tourer for 13 years and been to many European destinations. However my mobility has declined over the years and I am finding it more difficult to access and maintain G-OCAD as my flexibility has reduced due to back problems.

Background
G-OCAD has mainly been hangared in France where I live the majority of the time and is available for viewing at LFMZ now or later in the year in the UK. Free hangarage is available for 6 months after purchase at LFMZ if required.

I have invested heavily in new avionics recently with the decision to move to a very reliable Garmin platform. This includes Pitch and Roll autopilot and Flight Director along with all the other navigation, engine monitoring, SIL 3 rated transponder, ADSB In-Out and radio integration that the Garmin G3X has to offer.

Viewing
Initially this is available in France at LFMZ (Lezignan-Corbieres) which is easily accessible by Ryanair flights to Carcassonne. It is expected G-OCAD will later be at EGBD (Derby) providing it has not already been sold.
I will accept payment in GBP or EUROS and offer 6 months free hangarage at LFMZ for the first 6 months