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c/o Dan Armstrong 21100 Angel St. Tehachapi, CA 93561 USA SHA home page email: danarmstro@aol.com Sailplane Homebuilders Association (SHA) is a division of Soaring Society of America.
The purpose of the Sailplane Homebuilders Association is to stimulate interest in sailplane design and construction by homebuilders. To establish classes, standards, categories, where applicable. To disseminate information relating to construction techniques, materials, theory and related topics. To give recognition for noteworthy designs and accomplishments. Membership in SHA will get you the newsletter which will connect you to a lot of people involved with the designing and constructing of homebuilt sailplanes. Most of these do not have a presence on the web. Back issues of the newsletter should be available at $2 each. Recently, SHA put together a book called "The Collected Works of Stan Hall". Mr. Hall is a long time sailplane designer/builder/writer/engineer. His collected works have helped many a newcomer to sailplane building, understand the process as well as the history. |
| Australian Homebuilt Sailplane Association |
| Regular Sailplanes |
| Type | HP-18 |
| Description | The HP-18 is built from a kit, which has recently come into production again. Information on price, performance, etc. can be found in the "Trading Post" link in http://www.soaridaho.com/Schreder |
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| Type | SZD Classic |
| Description | This is described as a single-place club sailplane. Available as a kit for $18,900. Kit includes all components, fiberglass and metal, wing skins are joined, complete jigs are available for joining fuselage and tail assembly. T-tailed. Span 15 meters, aspect ratio 18, maximum L/D is 35:1 at 80 km/hr. Min sink is 58 m/s at 70 km/hr. Empty weight 225 kg, with a max weight of 380 kg. Estimated building is 300 hours. Gear is fixed. Will be offering a self-launching ship. Factory drawings, manuals, and video insttuctions provided. The SZD Classic is based on the SZD-5l-l Junior and includes all parts made from the same molds as the Junior. All hardware is the same and the resulting sailplane should fly the same. This aircraft appears to be one of the best possibilities for an entry level homebuilt glass sailplane on the market. If SZD sailplanes can sell a few Classic kits, they may offer the SZD-56 Diana 15M racer as a kit too. This kit is currently priced at $38,250. |
| Address | SZD Sailpilahes, Ltd. 901 Third Avenue West Ashland. WI 54806 USA |
| Telephone | (715) 685-SOAR |
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| Type | PW-5 |
| Description | This is the World Class glilder which is also known as the Smyk. It is
currently being produced by PZL-Swidnik as a complete aircraft with total
deliveries approaching 150 aircraft. No other sources of supply have
completed an aircraft, yet (1997), with several groups working. One of the original concepts for the World Class glider was the possibility of building from kits or from alternate matetals. Oran Nicks (deceased 1998) in College Station, Texas, has purchased a manufacturing license and data for building a PW-5 from scratch as a homebuilt glider. Oran has built molds and other tooling to build his protottype. He has made a few changes in the structure and materials to make the glider more producible by homebuilders. The tall boom uses aluminium construction similar to the Schreder designs, while the pod and wing are composite. Oran has built over 90% of the structure and is finishing the main assemblies currently. Controls, systems and finishing work remain. Oran is interested in having the PW-5 produced as a kt in the United States. Several current kitplane manufacmrers have expressed interest, but no agreements have been reached yet. |
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| Type | ASC Spirit |
| Description | Carbon-fiber spar with pre molded fiberglas parts. Composite construction. Aspect ratio is 24:1, L/D is 44:1. Wing span is 49.25 feet, with a wing area of 106.30 square feet. Max gross weight is 1,160 pounds, with an empty weight of 505 pounds. About 60 or 70 Spirit and Falcon kits have been produced with about 8 or 10 flying. There have been problems with failures at less than limit load during static tests, that have not been completely resolved. Available as a kit for $17,980. |
| Address | Advanced Soaring Concepts 4730 Calle Quezal Camarillo, CA 93012 USA |
| Telephone | Tel.: (805) 389-3434 FAX: (805) 482-3366 |
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| Jeff Knell jeffk@dosxx.genetics.utah.edu |
| Type | ASC Falcon |
| Description | The Falcon is a flapped version of the Spirit and also has tip extensions available to 18 meters span. An early concept was to add a retractable motor, but this has not been developed yet. |
| Address | Advanced Soaring Concepts 4730 Calle Quezal Camarillo, CA 93012 USA |
| Telephone | Tel.: (805) 389-3434 FAX: (805) 482-3366 |
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| Jeff Knell jeffk@dosxx.genetics.utah.edu |
| Type | Fauvel AV361 |
| Description | A wood and fabric flying wing designed for marginal soaring conditions. Single wheel landing gear and 3-piece wing system. Wing span is 42 feet, wing area is 157 square feet. Max gross weight is 496 pounds, with an empty weight of 265 pounds. Construction is wood and fabric. Available as plans for $300, kit for $l1,645. |
| Address | Falconar Avia, Inc. 7739-81 Ave. Edmonton Alberta T6C 0V4, Canada |
| Telephone | (403) 465-2024 |
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| falconar@tic.ab.ca |
| Type | Carbon Dragon |
| Description | Ultralight sailplane, basic wood construction with use of carbon epoxy to reduce weight and improve stifness. Superb climbing ability. Wing span 44 feet, area 150 square feet. Max gross weight is 335 pounds, with an empty weight of 145 pounds. Building time estimated at 1500 hours. L/D is 25:1 at 32 mph. Min sink is 100 fpm at 26 mph. Plans are currently unavailable, but used to cost $150 |
| Address | Jim Maupin. Ltd. 24201 Rowel Ct. Tehachapi, CA 93561 USA |
| Telephone | (805) 821-3450 |
| Homepage | Jim Maupin, Ltd. Web Page |
| maupin@mtximu.com |
| Type | Woodstock |
| Description | Wood and fabric construction. Wing span of 39 feet, with a wing area of 104.7 square feet. Max gross weight of 455 pounds, with an empty weight of 245 pounds. Won the SHA Design Competition in 1984. Specs are for 12 meter version, with a L/D max of 24:1 and a minimum sink of 2.6 fps. A 13 meter version is available with a L/D max of 26.5:1 and a minimum sink of 2.3 fps. Longer wings cost $35 additional funds. Plans are currently unavailable, but used to cost $125. |
| Address | Jim Maupin. Ltd. 24201 Rowel Ct. Tehachapi, CA 93561 USA |
| Telephone | (805) 821-3450 |
| Homepage | Jim Maupin, Ltd. Web Page The "Unofficial" Woodstock Homepage |
| maupin@mtximu.com |
| Type | Monarch |
| Description | The current Monarch available is the "F" Model. Designed by Jim Marske, SHA member. High, forward sweep wing, strutted. Tailless. Glide ratio is 20:1, minimum sink rate is 160 fpm. Auto or aero-towable. Tri-axis cortrol. Wing span 42 feet, wing area 186 square feet. Max gross weight 450 pounds, empty weight 210 pounds. Wood, fabric and composite construction. Available as plans for $170, kit for $7,040. |
| Address | Marske Aircraft Corp. 975 Loire Valley Dr. Marion, Ohio 43302 USA |
| Telephone | (614) 389-3776 |
| Homepage | http://www.continuo.com/marske/ |
| Type | Pioneer II-D |
| Description | Another Jim Marske design. This is a forward-sweep, mid-wing tailless sailplane. Wing span is 42.5 feet, with a wing area of 144 square feet. Max gross weight is 600 pounds, with an empty weight of 350 pounds. Construction is wood, fabric and composite. Tri-axis control. Maximum sink rate is 138 fpm. Glide ratio is 35:1. Also auto or aero-towable. Plans available for $248, kit for $6,550. |
| Address | Marske Aircraft Corp. 975 Loire Valley Dr. Marion, Ohio 43302 USA |
| Telephone | (614) 389-3776 |
| Homepage | http://www.continuo.com/marske/ |
| Type | Tempest |
| Description | This single wheel sailplane, designed by Bob Bailey, has appeared at the SHA Western Workshop. It is reminiscent of the Sierra design. Construction is tube and fabric. The semi-enclosed fiberglass cockpit has a canopy that hinges to one side. Wing span is 42 feet, with a wing area at 150 square feet. Maximum gross weight is 400 pounds, with an empty weight of 200 pounds. L/D is 24 @ 68 km/h and it stalls at 29 km/h. Launchable by towing from an UL. Available as a kit for $10,000 or as a completed sailplane for $12,500. |
| Address | Quest Air Soaring Canter 6548 Groveland Airport Road, Groveland Florida 34736 USA
Moyes Microlghts Pty. Ltd. |
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| Type | Tiger |
| Description | Single seat wood and fabric ultralight sailplane to FAR 103 specs. Cantilever midwing, monocoque fuselage, conventional 3-axis controls with spoilers. 1930's looks and technology for that vintage feel. Construction time 1000+ hours, cost $1500 US. Plans not available, sized and built for designer. |
| Specs | Span: 30 ft Area: 112 ftsq Aspect: 7.5 Airfoil: NACA 63-621 modified Empty: 150 lb Gross: 325 lb W Load: 2.9 lb/ftsq Structure: Wood/Fabric Performance (estimated): L/D Max: 12 @ 50mph Min Sink: 5 fps @ 45 mph |
| Address | Bruce Hotz San Diego CA. USA |
| Telephone | (619) 462-0749 |
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| mgracer@earthlink.com |
| Type | 1929 Primary Gilder |
| Description | Available as plans, This is a simple wood, tube and fabric rendition of the original 1929 Primary Glider. Wingspan is 32 feet, with a wing area of 160 square feet. Maximum gross weight is 375 pounds, with an empty weight of 175 pounds. Estimated building time is 200 hours. Not available as a kit. Plan price is $30 ($39 overseas). |
| Address | Ron Sands Co. 89 Forrest Drive Mertztown, PA 19539 USA |
| Telephone | (610) 682-6788 |
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| Type | TST-1 Aipin |
| Description | The TST-1 Alpin is available as an unpowered sailplane as well as a motorglider and the glider can be built from a kit or can be purchased completed. |
| Address | Bohemican International 36 Buchanan Road, St. Catharines Ontario L2M 4R6 Canada |
| Telephone | 905-935-4938 |
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| Description | The Cherokee is a wood and fabric construction, much like the Woodstock. l/d around 22:1. Plans are available only as secondhand. The Cherokee II, designed by Stanley Hall, was introduced in 1956 specifically for amateur construction from plans. The entire airframe is covered in fabric. Upper surface spoilers control the glidepath, and the landing gear is fixed. Many examples vary in detail. L/D max. 23. The design was further developed by several builders including the Cherokee RM by Terry Miller and John Ree with a 13.4 m. / 44 ft. span wing with NACA 64(3)-618 airfoil which increased L/D max. to about 28, and the 15 m. Leonard Annebula which has Prue type trailling edge airbrakes and a claimed L/D max. of 31. |
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| Type | Spirit, Falcon |
| Description | Some years ago $26000 would get you their most basic 42:1 premolded fiberglass kit.... Spirit Standard. Not real sure of today's price. The other upscale model is the 15 meter Falcon. There is a Limited Flying Qualities Evaluation Of The American Falcon available at http://www.eaa1000.av.org/fltrpts/amfalcon/amfalcon.htm Information Kit is $10.00 |
| Address | Advanced Soaring Concepts, Inc. 4730 Calle Quetzal Camarillo, CA 93012 |
| Telephone | Tel.: (805) 389-3434 FAX: (805) 482-3366 |
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| Jeff Knell jeffk@dosxx.genetics.utah.edu |
| Type | Genesis I & II |
| Description | The primary designer is Jim Marske, wich is very evident in the case of the Genesis II. Genesis I is a kit-built plane, whereas the Genesis II is not sold either as plans nor as kit, but only in finished form. Specifications - Genesis I
Area 11.19 sq. m. / 120.5 sq. ft. Aspect ratio 20.2 Airfoil Roncz G-74S Empty weight 227 kg. / 500 lb. Payload 298 kg. / 657 lb. Gross weight 525 kg. / 1,157 lb. Wing loading 46.91 kg. / sq. m. / 9.60 lb. / sq. ft. Structure GFRP/CFRP/ aramid
Min. sink 0.71 m/s / 2.33 fps / 1.38 kt 98 kph / 53 kt / 61 mph
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| Homepage | http://www.groupgenesis.com http://www.glider.com/genesis |
| Type | Monerai |
| Description | 28:1 Construction of the Monerai consists of a welded 4130 steel tube fuselage truss with fibreglass shell. All flying surfaces are of epoxy bonded aluminium construction with anti-peel rivets. Originally kit built. Kits may be in production in the U.S.A. span: 10m. l/d 28:1 |
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| Type | Moni |
| Description | Moni motor glider |
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| Homepage | http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/CEmmons/ |
| Type | Edgley EA9 'Optimist' |
| Description | Span 15.7m Empty weight 210kg Max AUW 345kg Max L/D 34 Minsink 0.6m/s Stall 32 kts Composite construction Price 10000 UK pounds + tax for basic kit 17500 UK pounds + tax for quick build |
| Address | Edgley Sailplanes Ltd Handy Cross Clovelly Road Bideford Devon EX39 3EU UK |
| Telephone | (+44) 1237 422251 |
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| Homepage | http://www.edgleysailplanes.com/ |
| Type | AM Eagle American Eaglet |
| Description | Specifications
Area 6.69 sq. m. / 72.0 sq. ft. Aspect ratio 18.0 Airfoil Wortmann FX-61-184 Empty weight 72.5 kg. / 160 lb. Payload 90.5 kg. / 200 lb. Gross weight 163 kg. / 360 lb. Wing loading 41.04 kg. / sq. m. / 5.0 lb. / sq. ft. Structure Wings and tail : stressed skin with urethane core, glass fiber Leading edge ; fuselage : glass fiber pod, aluminum boom
Min. sink 0.76 m/s / 2.50 fps / 1.48 kt 64.5 kph / 35 kt / 40 mph
Designer Larry Haig No. of seats 1 No. in the U.S. 26 |
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| Ultralight Motorgliders |
| Type | Mini Straton D-7 |
| Description | This motorglider was designed in the Czech Republic in the late 1980's. It has been certified by the Czech governing body. It has a glide ratio of 17:1, one man field assembly and takeoff. Engine choices are Trabant or Rotax 277. Wing Span is 36 feet, area is 106 square feet. Max Gross weight is 410 pounds. Empty weight is 250 pounds. Fuel capacity is 5 gallons. Available as a kit, for approximately $6995. |
| Address | Aero Dovron, Inc 216 Hibiscus St., Jupiter FL 33458 |
| Telephone | (407) 747-6705 |
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| Type | Bagaliante |
| Description | This motorglider is available as plans only. It consists of wood and metal construction. The wings are tapered. The landing gear is fixed The wing span is 40 feet, the wing area is 140 square feet. Max gross weight is 407 pounds, with an empty weight of 242 pounds. The engine is a Rotax 277, 26 HP engine. Estimated building time is 700 hours. Plane price is $250 |
| Address | Bagalini Via delle Rose 6 Milan 20147 Italy |
| Telephone | (+39) 2 4121784 |
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| Type | Soaring Gull |
| Description | This is a powered glider version of the Thunder Gull J. The wing span is 28 feet with an area of 133 square feet. Empty weight is 254, with a max gross weight of 550. Fuel capacity is 5 gallons The glide ratio is 16:1. It was designed to meet FAR part 103 regulations, and is avalable in kit form (and also as a finished product) The standard engine is a Rotax 277/27 hp. Kit prize is $10,580. It is steel tubing and composite corsiruction, with an estimated building time of 150 hours. |
| Address | Earthstar Aircraft. Inc. Star Route 313 Santa Margarita, CA 93453, USA |
| Telephone | (805)438-5235 - fax: (805)438-4938 |
| Homepage | http://www.fix.net/~mbert/gull.html http://www.fix.net/~mbert/soar.htm |
| Type | VJ-24W Sun Fun |
| Description | This motorglider is constructed of aluminum tubing plus fabric, and originated as a foot-launched glider. Its appearance can be described as a motorized wheeled rigid wing. Designer is Volmer Jensen. Available as plans only, for $100.00. Wing span is 36.5 feet, area is 163 square feet. Empty weight is 165 pounds, with a max gross weight of 345 pounds. The engine is a Yamaha, 15 hp. Materials have been estimated at $2400, with a building time of 250 hours. |
| Address | Volmer Aircraft Box 5222 Glendale, CA 91201 USA |
| Telephone | (818)247-8718 |
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| Motorgliders less than 18 meter and greater than 254 pounds empty weight |
| Type | The Graal |
| Description | The Graal is a rigid self-launching one-seater motorglider, conforming to french and FAI ultralight rules. It has a L/D of 40. |
| Address | Graal Aéro, Max Barel 21, rue de la gare 26410 Châtillon en Diois France |
| Telephone | (+33)(0)475 212 431 Fax: (+33)(0)475 212 500 GSM: (+33)(0)680 916 762 |
| Homepage | http://perso.wanadoo.fr/max.barel/ |
| Max.Barel@cuefa.inpg.fr |
| Type | Goeland |
| Description | This motorglider has fixed gear, pod/boom look with a T-tail, and utilizes wings from the German "Spatz" glider. The engine is a Konig SC 430/24 hp. Construction material is wood, fabric and fiberglass. There are altenative wings that can be utilized for performance improvement. Wing span is 43.2 feet, with an area of 125 square feet. Max gross weight is 660 pounds, with an empty weight of 410 pounds. Plans are available for $200, and a basic kit (including two half shells of fuselage plus tail parts) is available for $4000. A finished fuselage kit without metal fittings or controls is available for $8400. |
| Address | Air East Services 37, rue St-Michel F- 57157, Marly France |
| Telephone | (+33)(0) 87 50 39 66 |
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| Type | Windex 1200C |
| Description | The Windex 1200 is a power glider available in kit form. Windex is a Swedish design & a bit pricy, but by reputation a good performer. The span is 39' 8" and best L/D is 38:1. The engine is the 24 hp Konig. They also offer a fast build kit version for $5l.890 that saves approximately 300 hours from the normal 1000 hour build time. The glider is stressed for aerobatics and has enough fuel capacity and a variable pitch propeller for efficient powered cruising up to 3 hours. The Windex uses preimpregnated composite materials and an autoclave cure process for high strength to weight ratio in the structures. No other current sailplane uses this fairly expensive process. The prize of the kit is $39,000. Windex also offers a building assistance program in Sarasota, Florida for $870 per month and will provide qualified helpers for $40 per hour. |
| Address | Windex Aircraft Corp 1121 Lewis Ave. Sarasota, FL 34237, USA |
| Telephone | 941-365-3860 |
| Homepage | http://www.algonet.se/~windex/index.htm |
| windex@radab.se |
| Type | TST-* |
| Description | Produced by TeST Aircraft in the Czech Republic. Several kits. |
| Address | Bohemican International 36 Buchanan Road St. Cathatires Ontario L2M 4R6, Canada |
| Telephone | 905-935-4938 |
| Homepage | http://members.xoom.com/_XOOM/Mitja_Glusic/TeST/index.html Italian dealer: http://www.piermarcucci.com/ |
| Type | Mitchell Wing A-10 |
| Description | This is described as a unique, ultralight motorglder for intermediate and advanced pilots based on Don Mitchell's Mitchell Wing B-10 hang glider. It is a flying wing design from aluminium. Wing span is 34.33 feet, with an area of 156 square feet. Max gross weight is 550 pounds, with an empty weight of 270 pounds. It utilzes a Rotax 277/28 hp engine and is available in kit form for $9400 (does not include engine). The A-10 is available with a 2SI, A-20 engine and when equiped with same it comes in at ~254lbs ( the 103 UL limit). Other engines, like the Zenoah G25B-1 are also available. It has a 16:1 L/D and a sink rate of 240ft/min. |
| Address | Ameriplanes, Inc, Winterset, IA |
| Telephone | 515-462-9032 |
| Homepage | http://www.ameriplanes.com |
| bizopps@raccoon.com (Larry Smith, CEO) |
| Type | Windrose |
| Description | Designed by Jim Maupin, has an L/D of 29:1 at 52 mph. Minimum sink is 2.3 fps at 46 mph. Construction is composite and wood. Wing span is 41.5 feet, with a wing area of 96 square feet. Increased performance can be achieved with longer 15 meter wings. Plans are currently unavailable, but used to cost $175 in the US and Canada, airmail overseas for $195. The engine is a Rotax 503/46 hp. |
| Address | Jim Maupin, ltd. 24201 Rowel Court Tehachapi, CA 93561 USA |
| Telephone | (805) 821-3450 |
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| Maupin@mtxinu.com |
| Type | Lucas L-6a |
| Description | This is a all-metal, folding wing, 2 place (tandem) version or the Lucas L6. Construction is all metal, with a wing span of 46 feet and a wing area of 172 square feet. Max gross weight is 1,380 pounds, with an empty weight of 960 pounds. Taildragger with retractable landing gear and variable pitch propeller. This looks very much like a standard taildragger power plane. Glide ratio is 20:1 Engine options are Lycoming 0-235/80 hp or a Limbach. Available as plans for $500, with a building time of 4000 hours. |
| Address | Emile lucas 7 ailee des Acacias 60330 Laygy le Sec France |
| Telephone | (+33)(0) 44 60 87 45 |
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| Type | D-10 Tukan |
| Description | This is a composite, T-taiiled motorgllder, strutted, high wing tractor design and a retracting propeller. Wing span is 48.22 feet, with a wing area of 160 square feet. Max gross weight is 903, with an empty weight of 452 pounds. Engine is a Rotax 447/41 hp. Available as a kit in the US, otherwise also available as a completed aircraft. |
| Address | Profe Lestinska 811 54901 NOVE MESTO nad Metuji Czech Rcpublic |
| Telephone | 0441-72353 |
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| Type | D-8 Moby Dick |
| Description | This is a V-tailed, strutted, high wing, pusher design, seats 2 (tandem). Construction is composite. Engine is a Rotax 447/41 hp. Wing span is 42.65 feet, with an area of 150.70 square feet. Max gross weight is 851 pounds, with an empty weight of 414 pounds. Stress rated +4, -2 G's. Available as a kit in the US, otherwise also available as a completed aircraft. |
| Address | Profe Lestinska 811 54901 NOVE MESTO nad Metuji Czech Rcpublic |
| Telephone | 0441-72353 |
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| Type | Piuma |
| Description | A high wing, strutted, fixed gear motorglider with a L/D max of 17:1 at 40 mph. Aspect ratio is 11:1. Wing span is 39 feet, with a wing area of 125 feet. Max gross weight is 530 pounds, with ah empty weight of 320 pounds. Engine type is a KFM 107 ER/30 hp. Available as plans for $220. Construction material is wood/fabric. Pusher. Another model is in the prototype stage. |
| Address | Tiziano Danieli Via del Tamburini, 14 Schio (VI) 36015 Italy |
| Telephone | (+39) 445 527929 |
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| Type | Cumulus |
| Description | Wing span is 43 feet, with a wing area of 141 square feet. Empty weight is 320 pounds, with a maximum gross weight of 560 pounds. Engine type is Rotax 277/28 hp. Sink rate is 195 fpm @ 30 mph. Glide ratio is 20:1 @ 43 mph. Construction is steel and fabric. Avallible as a kit for $9995. |
| Address | US Aviation 265 Echo Lane, South St. Paul MN 55075 USA |
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| Type | S-2a |
| Description | Designed by Alex Strojnik. Plans are no longer available for sale. A number of these have been built or are being built. The S-2a is a pod and boom pusher with folding propeller. The span is 15 meters and the best L/D is about 34:1. Alex made many excellent soaring flights with his motorglider, including diamond goal distance. The S-2a may be kitted in the future by a group in Santa Barbara led by Joe Reilly. |
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| Motorgliders 18 meters or greater |
| Hang Gliders available as kits or plans |
| Type | Raptor |
| Description | The Raptor is a rigid wing hang glider kit manufactured by Bailet's Composites. The Raptor is a swept flying wing with tip rudders and was designed by Matt Kollman of Columbus, Ohio. Matt and Roy Bailets worked together on the Genesis sailplane where they met Jim Marske. Jim supplied the airfoil and ideas for the structure which Matt turned into the Raptor design. Roy is currently developing the tooling for kit production in Mojave, CA. The Raptor production prototype should be fling the summer of 1997. Matt has been flying the prototype for about 3 years and has more than 70 hours flight time. |
| Address | Matt can be reached at 624 Mawyer Dr. Columbus, OH 43085 USA |
| Telephone | (614)436-6925 |
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| Type | Mitchell B-10 |
| Description | Plans for the Mitchell wing B-10 are available from Richard Avalon at US Pacific, 892 Jenevein Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066. The B-10 was one of Don Mitchell's most widely known designs and has held world records by George Worthington. The first B-10s flew in 1975 and several are still flying. Richard worked with Don just before Don's death and was not able to carry forward with some planned designs, but Richard is offering Don's plans. |
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| Type | VJ-24 |
| Description | The VJ-24 is Volmer Jensen's hang glider design built from aluminum. The VJ-24 was first flown in about 1975 and showed exellent controllability. Plans are available from Volmer Aircraft. |
| Address | Volmer Aircraft Box 5222-F Glendale, CA 9l2Ol USA |
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| Type | Carbon Dragon |
| Description | Ultralight sailplane, basic wood construction with use of carbon epoxy to reduce weight and improve stifness. Superb climbing ability. Wing span 44 feet, area 150 square feet. Max gross weight is 335 pounds, with an empty weight of 145 pounds. Building time estimated at 1500 hours. L/D is 25:1 at 32 mph. Min sink is 100 fpm at 26 mph. Available as plans for $150 |
| Address | Jim Maupin. Ltd. 24201 Rowel Ct. Tehachapi, CA 93561 USA |
| Telephone | (805) 821-3450 |
| Homepage | Jim Maupin, Ltd. Web Page |
| maupin@mtximu.com |
| Type | ULF-l |
| Description | The ULF-l is a German design of classic wood and fabric by Dieter Reich. It resembles some of the old designs like the Grunau Baby, but has an empty weight of only 100 pounds. It first flew in November 1977 and has made many excellent fligts. Approximately 140 plan sets have been sold and about 40 aircraft are under construction. Plans are available from Dieter Reich, Anechostrasse 16, D81827 München 82, Germany. Cost of the plans is DM460.00 (about $266 US as of June 22, 1997). The plans are very detailed and have received an airworthiness certificate from the German authorities. The best L/D is 16-18:1 and the minimum sink rate is about 160 fpm. The ULF-1 climbs well and handles well. The structure is every bit as complicated as the Carbon Dragon, but results in a good foot launcher when complete. |
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The Concept-70 molds and tooling are available for about $35000US including 40ft container.
ASC kits appear no longer to be in production. A few may exist on the secondary market at a discounted price. Some materials will have exceeded their shelf life.
There is a home built high performance two-seater named the Chinook in the Seattle Washington area. Plans may or may not be available. http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/1850/zwfnw.htm#Chinook
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Specifications
The BJ-1b Duster is a development of the earlier 41.5 ft. span BJ-1 Dynamite (designed by Ben Jansson and Hank Thor). Approximately 400 sets of plans and 150 component kits have been sold to homebuilders. The Duster is entirely skinned in plywood. In accordance with former OSTIV rules it has terminal-velocity-limiting dive brakes (216 kph/ 116 kt./ 134 mph. The Duster has been built in Canada and 10 other countries, and is type-certified in New Zealand. It is relatively simple to build but the 2.13 m./ 7 ft fixed center section provides a challenge for trailer design.
Here is the new link for the BJ-1b Duster Sailplane Website, with more current material. http://www.classicglider.info/Duster/index.html
It includes:
D.F.S. Meise (Olympia)
Specifications
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