PlaneFox tracks 1 Fournier RF-6 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
A Fournier RF-6 costs about EUR 1,488 a month to run, or about EUR 152 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
The Fournier RF-6 is a two-seat light aircraft designed by René Fournier as a practical trainer and touring aircraft, distinct from the earlier Fournier motor gliders. The RF-6B first flew in the mid 1970s and production was undertaken in limited numbers, including by Sportavia in Germany. It is a low-wing, all-wood aircraft with fixed tricycle landing gear, aimed at economical flight training, club use and private touring. Its importance lies in combining Fournier’s efficient airframe philosophy with a more conventional cockpit layout and handling profile than the RF-4 and RF-5 motor glider family.
Typical RF-6B performance is in the light trainer category rather than the high-performance touring class. Published figures commonly place cruise speed at about 100 to 110 knots, depending on engine, propeller, loading and airframe condition. Range is typically quoted around 400 nautical miles with reserves varying by operating assumptions. The aircraft is commonly associated with the Lycoming O-235 four-cylinder piston engine, rated around 115 to 118 hp. Service ceiling is generally reported in the region of 13,000 feet. Useful load varies by individual aircraft, equipment fit and national certification basis, so current weight and balance data should be checked carefully rather than relying on generic figures.
The RF-6 has side-by-side seating for two, a useful distinction from tandem Fournier designs. The cabin is compact and straightforward, with good suitability for instruction, local flying and short touring. Visibility is a notable part of the design, especially for circuit work and recreational flying. Most aircraft were delivered with conventional analogue flight and engine instruments. Buyers should expect varied avionics fits, often including a VHF comm radio, transponder, basic navigation equipment and, on updated examples, panel GPS, 8.33 kHz radio compliance, Mode S or ADS-B equipment where required. Modern integrated suites such as Garmin Perspective or G1000 are not typical for the Fournier RF-6.
Used-market evaluation should focus on wooden airframe condition, moisture history, glue joints, fabric and paint condition, logbook continuity and compliance with applicable airworthiness directives or national maintenance requirements. Engine time, propeller status, landing gear condition and canopy condition also affect value. The RF-6B is the principal variant encountered, while individual aircraft may differ through avionics updates, radio compliance upgrades and propeller or equipment changes. Market positioning is usually niche: more distinctive and rarer than a Cessna 150 or Piper PA-38, but less liquid, with value strongly tied to documentation, storage history and the availability of type-experienced maintenance support.