Rene Fournier built RF.01 single-seat light aircraft/powered
sailplane with modified Volkswagen engine, first flown
July 6,1960. Government assistance for development of
improved RF-2, with 34 hp Rectimo-VW engine, subsequently
produced by Alpavia as RF-3, with slightly
uprated engine, first flown March 1963. M. Fournier
designed a series of light aircraft of similar configuration
for Sportavia-Putzer and Indraero. Established subsequently
Avions Fournier to develop revised version of his
RF-6 Sportsman, designated RF-6B; first flown March 12,
1974. Produced RF-9 motorglider 1982.
