[1][2] The RF 5 is based on the single seater Fournier RF 4, and is a low-winged monoplane of all-wooden construction, with the crew of two sat in a tandem enclosed cockpit.

It is semi-aerobatic with loops, stall turns, lazy eights, chandelles and spins approved.

[3][4] It has a manually retractable center landing gear, a steerable tailwheel and detachable outrigger landing gear.

[4] The wingtips of the parked aircraft can be unlocked and folded inwards by a single person to reduce required hangar space.

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