Discus 2 – first impressions by Andreas Maurer ( article in rec.aviation.soaring) First, let me point out that it was the first prototype of a new airplane. Therefore anyone will see that nothing I’m going to say will be cemented for all times. A quick glance on Discus 2, registrated D- 6111 “D2″ shows a…
Caproni ( which built its first glider in 1908 at Vizzola Ticino, Italy ) produced the first A-21 in 1970, and within two years had collected four world multi-place sailplane speed and distance records with it. A 2-place all-metal ship with a fiberglass forward fuselage, the A-21 was followed into production by the slightly improved…
Caproni ( which built its first glider in 1908 at Vizzola Ticino, Italy ) produced the first A-21 in 1970, and within two years had collected four world multi-place sailplane speed and distance records with it. A 2-place all-metal ship with a fiberglass forward fuselage, the A-21 was followed into production by the slightly improved…