The Ka-8 was derived from the Ka-6 series as a simple single-place sailplane with dive brakes using construction techniques similar to the Ka- 7, and simplified for amateur construction from kits. Emphasis was on rugged construction, good climbing ability in thermals and good handling characteristics. The orignal Ka-8 had a very small canopy. The Ka-8B,…

The Ka-6E was produced concurrently with the Ka- 6CR for three years. The Ka-6E has, compared to the earlier –6CR, a longer canopy a lower fuselage (cross section reduced 10%), a modified leading edge prodile and an all-moving tail. Hans Werner Grosse of Germany, flying a Ka-6E as a guest, was the highest scoring pilot…

The series began with the 14 m. Ka 6. This was followed by the Standard Class (15 m.) Ka-6b, with skid, and Ka6Br with main wheel. The Ka-6B won the OSTIV prize for the best Standard Class design at the 1958 World Championships at Leszno, Poland. The –6c version was a –6b with modified wing…

The Rhonlerche is a small, strut-braced, 2-seat trainer similar to the Scheibe Specht, which first flew in 1955. It features a steel-tube, fabric-covered fuselage, a wooden fabric-covered wing with top-surface spoilers, a fixed wheel and nose skid, and tandem seating. ATC

The Ka-3, which first flew in 1956, was a development of the earlier Ka-1 with a steel fuselage instead of wood. The Ka-3 has top surface spoilers for approach control and main skid, but no wheel. Schleicher also offered the Ka-3 in kit form.