René Fournier built RF01 single-seater 1960 with good soaring qualities. Development led to RF3 March 1963, production assigned Alpavia. About 95 built before superseded by RF4D, 160 built, mainly by Sportavia-Putzer. Established own firm as Avions Fournier at Montlouis to develop 2-seat version of 2+2 Sportavia RF6. Final (1982) product RF9 motor glider.