The Grob G103 Twin Astir is a two place glider with 7 variants including the Twin Astir / Twin Astir Trainer / G103 Twin II / G103A Twin II Acro / G103 Twin III Acro / G103C Twin III and G103C Twin III SL. Approximately 528 were built of all variants. Two different airfoils were…
The HP-24 is a production kit by HP Aircraft that Bob Kuykendall is producing after acquiring HP Aircraft from Richard Schreder before his passing. HP Aircraft is also the parts supplier for all HP aircraft. The 24 is the next generation HP which incorporates all composite construction, carbon fiber spar, larger redesigned cockpit for upright…
GP’s maiden flight of the 14 Velo was November 2016. The 14 Velo (from velocity) is a 13.5m racer and is offered as pure glider and electric retractable boom with two fuselage sizes of standard and slim. GP’s all new entry into glider production began with the 13.5m racer with several distinctions from other manufactures…
Revealed and first flight December 2016, the JS3 is a high-performance FIA 15m Class sailplane with optional Jet Sustainer or FES. The JS3 has some unique features like the pitot-static and TE probe on the horizontal stabilizer, optional retractable tail wheel, power adjustable pedals, and optional power adjustable seat back.
The LAK-19 is a standard class sailplane with retractable main landing gear with shock absorber, pneumatic tail wheel and is capable of carrying 180ltr of water ballast. It is made of hybrid composite materials such as kevlar, carbon, and glass fiber. Available in polyurethane of epoxy paint. Each wing panel weighs about 55 kg and…
The 17B is a FAI 15m – 18m class sailplane with retractable main gear with shock absorber, T-tail, pneumatic tail wheel and capable of carrying 200ltr water ballast. The 17B has a different wing profile from the 17A. Produced as a self-launcher with internal combustion engine (17B Turbo) or as a sustainer with FES (17B-FES). Specifications given…
The Silent 2 Electro competed in the 1st FIA WORLD 13.5m in August 2015. First developed as a 12m then redesigned for the new 13.5m class. There are several variants including the Silent 2 Electro, Silent 2 Targa, Silent 2, and Silent Club. The Italian company Alisport developed the unique mono blade for its Fuel-Injected…
The Zugvogel was designed as a simple Open Class ship with dive brakes and simple assembly. The – 3B has a shallower fuselage than the –3A. Helen Dick flew a –3B to set the following U.S. national feminine single-place records : Distance (492.2 km./ 305.84 miles), goal (364.6 km/ 226.57 miles) and Out & Return…
The 15-meter Zuni, which first flew in 1976, was in limited production until 1983. The flaps and ailerons may be operated separately or interconnected. Although the wing is unusually thin it provides space for up to 181 kg / 400 lb. Of water ballast. The –II model has carbon spar caps and optional carbon control…