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4 giorni fa · High aspect ratio wings give the U-2 glider-like characteristics, with an engine out glide ratio of about 23:1, comparable to gliders of the time. To maintain their operational ceiling of 70,000 feet (21,000 m), the early U-2A and U-2C models had to fly very near their never-exceed speed (V NE ).
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4 mag 2024 · Uvalde is famous for its Texas-sized hospitality and some of the best soaring conditions possible. World Gliding Championships (WGC) are the highest expression of the sport, with the best sailplane pilots worldwide coming together to determine a champion in each of the three classes.
29 apr 2024 · One key factor is the wingspan. Sailplanes typically have longer wingspans, ranging from 15 to 25 meters, allowing for greater lift and improved gliding performance. Gliders, on the other hand, have shorter wingspans, usually between 10 and 18 meters, which may result in reduced lift and glide ratio.
2 giorni fa · Country of Orgin: Germany. Glide Ratio: 50:1. The Schleicher ASG 29 is a German sailplane in production by Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co since 2006. It can be flown as an 18 metre Class glider or as a 15 metre Class glider. The 'G' indicates this is a design of designer Michael Greiner.
19 apr 2024 · Advertisement. June 6, 2018. Flight test: Letov LF-107 Lunak. Making its first flight shortly after WWII, the lively LF-107 aerobatic glider showed great promise until production was curtailed by Cold War machinations and politics. Words Dave Unwin | Photos Keith Wilson. The Luñák’s story starts before the second world war.
28 apr 2024 · Advertisement. February 12, 2013. Personal Jet. The Shark Jet is actually a high-performance sailplane derived from the Glasflugel 304 family, but fitted with a compact retractable jet engine and classed as a ‘self-sustaining’ glider, rather than a Self-Launching Motor Glider (SLMG in NPPL-speak) or a Touring Motor Glider (TMG on an EASA PPL).
3 giorni fa · The Schweizer SGS 1-26 is a United States One-Design, single-seat, mid-wing glider built by Schweizer Aircraft of Elmira, New York. The SGS 1-26 enjoyed a very long production run from its first flight in 1954 until 1979, when production was ended. The 1-26 was replaced in production by the Schweizer SGS 1-36 Sprite.
