Homebuilt sailplanes

Updated 02-09-15 at 20:21

Having had problems getting an overview of what was available, I have put together the information gleaned from multiple sources. Some information may be outdated. Many thanks to all who have supplied information.

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SHA
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
 

Work in progress !!!
Please bear in mind that this list is being restructured !
Dual entries may occur and some of the information is dis-organized


Regular Sailplanes

Schreder sailplane designs
TypeHP-18
DescriptionThe 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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SZD
TypeSZD Classic
DescriptionThis 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.

AddressSZD Sailpilahes, Ltd.
901 Third Avenue West
Ashland. WI 54806
USA
Telephone(715) 685-SOAR
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TypePW-5
DescriptionThis 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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Advanced Soaring Concepts
TypeASC Spirit
DescriptionCarbon-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.
AddressAdvanced Soaring Concepts
4730 Calle Quezal
Camarillo, CA 93012
USA
TelephoneTel.: (805) 389-3434
FAX: (805) 482-3366
Homepage
E-mailJeff Knell jeffk@dosxx.genetics.utah.edu

Advanced Soaring Concepts
TypeASC Falcon
DescriptionThe 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.
AddressAdvanced Soaring Concepts
4730 Calle Quezal
Camarillo, CA 93012
USA
TelephoneTel.: (805) 389-3434
FAX: (805) 482-3366
Homepage
E-mailJeff Knell jeffk@dosxx.genetics.utah.edu

Falconar Avia
TypeFauvel AV361
DescriptionA 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.
AddressFalconar Avia, Inc.
7739-81 Ave. Edmonton
Alberta T6C 0V4, Canada
Telephone(403) 465-2024
Homepage
E-mailfalconar@tic.ab.ca

Jim Maupin. Ltd.
TypeCarbon Dragon
DescriptionUltralight 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
AddressJim Maupin. Ltd.
24201 Rowel Ct.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
USA
Telephone(805) 821-3450
HomepageJim Maupin, Ltd. Web Page
E-mailmaupin@mtximu.com

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TypeWoodstock
DescriptionWood 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.
AddressJim Maupin. Ltd.
24201 Rowel Ct.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
USA
Telephone(805) 821-3450
HomepageJim Maupin, Ltd. Web Page
The "Unofficial" Woodstock Homepage
E-mailmaupin@mtximu.com

Marske Aircraft Corp.
TypeMonarch
DescriptionThe 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.
AddressMarske Aircraft Corp.
975 Loire Valley Dr.
Marion, Ohio 43302
USA
Telephone(614) 389-3776
Homepagehttp://www.continuo.com/marske/
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Marske Aircraft Corp.
TypePioneer II-D
DescriptionAnother 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.
AddressMarske Aircraft Corp.
975 Loire Valley Dr.
Marion, Ohio 43302
USA
Telephone(614) 389-3776
Homepagehttp://www.continuo.com/marske/
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TypeTempest
DescriptionThis 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.
AddressQuest Air Soaring Canter
6548 Groveland Airport Road, Groveland
Florida 34736
USA

Moyes Microlghts Pty. Ltd.
173 Bronte Road
Waverly 2024, NSW
Australia.
Telephone 02 387 514

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TypeTiger
DescriptionSingle 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.
SpecsSpan: 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
AddressBruce Hotz
San Diego CA. USA
Telephone(619) 462-0749
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E-mailmgracer@earthlink.com 

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Type1929 Primary Gilder
DescriptionAvailable 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).
AddressRon Sands Co.
89 Forrest Drive
Mertztown, PA 19539
USA
Telephone(610) 682-6788
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TeST
TypeTST-1 Aipin
DescriptionThe 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.
AddressBohemican International
36 Buchanan Road, St. Catharines
Ontario L2M 4R6
Canada
Telephone905-935-4938
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Cherokee
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DescriptionThe 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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Advanced Soaring Concepts
TypeSpirit, Falcon
DescriptionSome 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
AddressAdvanced Soaring Concepts, Inc.
4730 Calle Quetzal
Camarillo, CA 93012
TelephoneTel.: (805) 389-3434
FAX: (805) 482-3366
Homepage
E-mailJeff Knell jeffk@dosxx.genetics.utah.edu

Group Genesis
TypeGenesis I & II
DescriptionThe 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

    Span 15.0 m./ 49.2 ft
    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

Performance

    L/D max. 43 120 kph / 65 kt / 75 mph
    Min. sink 0.71 m/s / 2.33 fps / 1.38 kt
    98 kph / 53 kt / 61 mph

http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/1850/zwfnw.htm#Genesis
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http://www.glider.com/genesis
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TypeMonerai
Description28:1 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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TypeMoni
DescriptionMoni motor glider
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Homepagehttp://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/CEmmons/
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Edgley Sailplanes, Ltd
TypeEdgley EA9 'Optimist'
DescriptionSpan 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
AddressEdgley Sailplanes Ltd
Handy Cross
Clovelly Road
Bideford
Devon
EX39 3EU
UK
Telephone(+44) 1237 422251
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Homepagehttp://www.edgleysailplanes.com/
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TypeAM Eagle American Eaglet
DescriptionSpecifications

    Span 10.97 m. / 36.0 ft.
    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

Performance

    L/D max. 27 @ 84 kph / 45 kt / 52 mph
    Min. sink 0.76 m/s / 2.50 fps / 1.48 kt
    64.5 kph / 35 kt / 40 mph

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    Country of origin USA
    Designer Larry Haig
    No. of seats 1
    No. in the U.S. 26
The Eaglet, designed for kit building, first flew in 1975. It has a retractable main wheel, and uses spoilerons for roll and glidepath control.
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Ultralight Motorgliders

Straton
TypeMini Straton D-7
DescriptionThis 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.
AddressAero Dovron, Inc
216 Hibiscus St., Jupiter
FL 33458
Telephone(407) 747-6705
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Bagalini
TypeBagaliante
DescriptionThis 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
AddressBagalini
Via delle Rose 6
Milan 20147
Italy
Telephone(+39) 2 4121784
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Earthstar
TypeSoaring Gull
DescriptionThis 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.
AddressEarthstar Aircraft. Inc.
Star Route 313
Santa Margarita, CA 93453, USA
Telephone(805)438-5235 - fax: (805)438-4938
Homepagehttp://www.fix.net/~mbert/gull.html
http://www.fix.net/~mbert/soar.htm
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Volmer Aircraft
TypeVJ-24W Sun Fun
DescriptionThis 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.
AddressVolmer 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

Graal Aéro
TypeThe Graal
DescriptionThe Graal is a rigid self-launching one-seater motorglider, conforming to french and FAI ultralight rules. It has a L/D of 40.
AddressGraal 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
Homepagehttp://perso.wanadoo.fr/max.barel/
E-mailMax.Barel@cuefa.inpg.fr

Air East Services
TypeGoeland
DescriptionThis 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.
AddressAir East Services
37, rue St-Michel
F- 57157, Marly
France
Telephone(+33)(0) 87 50 39 66
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Windex Aircraft Corp
TypeWindex 1200C
DescriptionThe 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.
AddressWindex Aircraft Corp
1121 Lewis Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34237, USA
Telephone941-365-3860
Homepagehttp://www.algonet.se/~windex/index.htm
E-mailwindex@radab.se

TeST Aircraft
TypeTST-*
DescriptionProduced by TeST Aircraft in the Czech Republic. Several kits.
AddressBohemican International
36 Buchanan Road
St. Cathatires
Ontario L2M 4R6, Canada
Telephone905-935-4938
Homepagehttp://members.xoom.com/_XOOM/Mitja_Glusic/TeST/index.html
Italian dealer: http://www.piermarcucci.com/
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Ameriplanes, Inc
TypeMitchell Wing A-10
DescriptionThis 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.
AddressAmeriplanes, Inc, Winterset, IA
Telephone515-462-9032
Homepagehttp://www.ameriplanes.com
E-mailbizopps@raccoon.com (Larry Smith, CEO)

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Jim Maupin, ltd.
TypeWindrose
DescriptionDesigned 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.
AddressJim Maupin, ltd.
24201 Rowel Court
Tehachapi, CA 93561
USA
Telephone(805) 821-3450
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E-mailMaupin@mtxinu.com

Emile lucas
TypeLucas L-6a
DescriptionThis 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.
AddressEmile lucas
7 ailee des Acacias
60330 Laygy le Sec
France
Telephone(+33)(0) 44 60 87 45
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TypeD-10 Tukan
DescriptionThis 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.
AddressProfe
Lestinska 811
54901 NOVE MESTO nad Metuji
Czech Rcpublic
Telephone0441-72353
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TypeD-8 Moby Dick
DescriptionThis 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.
AddressProfe
Lestinska 811
54901 NOVE MESTO nad Metuji
Czech Rcpublic
Telephone0441-72353
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TypePiuma
DescriptionA 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.
AddressTiziano Danieli
Via del Tamburini, 14
Schio (VI) 36015
Italy
Telephone(+39) 445 527929
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US Aviation
TypeCumulus
DescriptionWing 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.
AddressUS Aviation
265 Echo Lane, South St. Paul
MN 55075
USA
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TypeS-2a
DescriptionDesigned 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

(None known)

Hang Gliders available as kits or plans

Class l (flexwing bang gliders)

(None available)

Class 2

Bailet's Composites
TypeRaptor
DescriptionThe 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.
AddressMatt can be reached at 624 Mawyer Dr.
Columbus, OH 43085
USA
Telephone(614)436-6925
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TypeMitchell B-10
DescriptionPlans 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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Volmer Aircraft
TypeVJ-24
DescriptionThe 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.
AddressVolmer Aircraft
Box 5222-F
Glendale, CA 9l2Ol
USA
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Class 3 (paragliders)

(None known)

Class 4

Jim Maupin. Ltd.
TypeCarbon Dragon
DescriptionUltralight 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
AddressJim Maupin. Ltd.
24201 Rowel Ct.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
USA
Telephone(805) 821-3450
HomepageJim Maupin, Ltd. Web Page
E-mailmaupin@mtximu.com

Dieter Reich
TypeULF-l
DescriptionThe 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


Pacific D-8

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The D-8 was designed as an all-metal, easy-to-built home construction project. One belongs to the National Soaring Museum.


Reinhard Cumulus

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The Cumulus, which first flew in 1951, incorporated a wing very similar to that of the pre-World War II Schneider Grunau Baby with a new fuselage design reminiscent of the pod and boom Bowlus Baby Albatross. It was designed with homebuilders in mind, Early models used a skid for takeoff and landing, while later models incorporated a small main wheel.


Gehrlein Gp-1

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The Gp-1, which first flew in 1968, was designed as a simple kit-built sailplane. The all metal ship features a constant-chord (76 cm/ 30 in ) wing with scissorstype airbrakes.


Thor BJ-1b Duster

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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:
-A recap and photos of the Duster Reunion September 2001
-The "Duster at 30" article
-Designer Hank Thor's Thoughts on the Duster three decades later
-A FREE full color sailplane model you can print out and build (courtesy of Fiddlers Green),
and much, much more.


D.F.S. Meise (Olympia)

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The Meise, designed by Hans Jacobs of the Deutches Forschunginstitut fur Segelflug ( German Research Institute for Soaring Flight )(D.F.S.), won the contest to be the standard type to be used in soaring competition at the 1940 Olympic Games planned for Helsinki, Finland, hence the name Olymplia, Plans were distributed throughout the world for competing nations to produce their own Olympias. World War II prevented the Games taking place but the design was widely produced in Germany and elsewhere. Approach control is by top and bottom Surface Schemmpp-Hirth type airbrakes. The original version uses a takeoff dolly. Olypias were manufactured in France by Nord with the name Nord 2000. In Britain, Elliotts of Newbury produced ( as the EoN Type 5 ) the original skid version, and a modified version ( Olypia 2B) with non-retractable main wheel. The Vintage Sailplane Association has plans.


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