[4] The prototype was soon re-engined with a 135 hp (101 kW) Lycoming O-290-D2B, forming the basis for the initial production batch.

[1][3] The Falco was sold in kit or plans form for amateur construction by the Sequoia Aircraft Company of Richmond, Virginia from the 1980s until its closure in 2014.

[6] The aircraft is widely considered to be one of the best handling, strongest, and most aesthetically pleasing designs ever made available to home builders.

"[3][7] Performance includes a 175 knot cruise speed and full aerobatic capability, with an inverted fuel tank an optional item.

But the results in terms of weight and speed are remarkable., so much so that the Falco is considered a classic, with outstanding performance and handling.