A free plane. FAI competition class: Hang glider class 2. The manufacturer developed and tested the Archaeopteryx in cooperation with the Zurich University of Applied Sciences as a hang glider. All airworthiness certificates were provided according to the German airworthiness requirements for aerodynamically controlled air sport devices up to 120 kg empty weight (LTF-L, formerly LFG). The Archaeopteryx does not need official approvals, there is no registration in the aircraft register. It is internationally recognized in deregulated classes.