EASA certificate for the ASH 31 Mi!      02.2012

Good news from Brunswick and Cologne



On January, 25th 2012 EASA has granted certification of the ASH 31 Mi. Download type certificate > here <
...and here is the way to the gallery

René de Dreu is the new AS representative for Benelux

Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg
René de Dreu is the new AS representative for our neighbouring states Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg.

Many tanks to Francesco Bruinsma...

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Official opening of the Rudolf-Kaiser-Monument    

Ceremony on August 30th 2011 in Poppenhausen

Twenty years ago Rudolf Kaiser passed away - one of world's most successful sailplane designers. A memorial in his honour was unveiled on August 30th 2011, nearby his former home in Poppenhausen.

The Final of the Sailplane-Grand-Prix on the Wasserkuppe was a convenient setting for this ceremony.

>>> more... German language

With the ASH 25 Mi in the south foehn wind of the Alps   

Christian Hynek flew 1368 km along the Alps



An unexpected terrific finish of flight holidays in Serres. Instead to bring back the 25 with the trailer, Christian flew 1368 km at home to Wiener Neustadt.

>>>more...

ASH 30 Mi - the main attraction in exhibition hall A1   

The next generation of Open Class gliders on show at AERO in Friedrichshafen



>>> more...

A new generation of Open Class gliders   

Maiden flight of ASH 30 Mi



>>> here is a first report...

With the ASH 25 around the Matterhorn   

"Atmos-sfeer" - the newest video from Fred Pelder and Kees van Schaik...



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Third ASK 14 - Meeting   

24. - 26. June 2011 in Kirn / Hunsrück

After the successful meetings in 2009 and 2010, organizer Klaus Peter Gies invites all ASK 14 pilots and friends of this popular old-timer to the third meeting in Kirn / Hunsrück, Germany.

Download flyer here...
The way to the ASK 14 homepage here...
Report and photos from the meeting 2010 here...

First assembling of the new ASH 30 Mi   



>>> here the first photos from this fascinating moment

ASK 21: adjustable headrest for the front seat   

Introduced with the ASK 21 Mi, it is now also available for the ASK 21. Not only the better comfort advises a retrofit...


>>> more...

"Advanced Soaring Made Easy", new extended 2nd edition

...written by Bernhard Eckey,
AS-Representative in Australia

Only two years after his first edition the second edition of his bestseller "Advanced Soaring Made Easy" is now available.

>>> more...

Our new representative in Hungary   

Gabor Gangl

We are pleased to welcome our new AS-agent for Hungary, the country of the World Gliding Championships 2010. In future Gabor Gangl from FlightSystems Kft. is the contact person for our Hungarian customers.

We look forward to the cooperation and wish much success to Gabor!    Contact >>>

AS Company Brochure   

In cooperation with our subcontractors we have created a new company brochure. It depicts the elaborate craftsmanship of manufacturing quality aircrafts and shows the people behind the product.

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Second ASK 14 Meeting   

Eleven ASK 14 came to Nastätten / Taunus

After the premiere at the Wasserkuppe in the last year, in 2010 the enthusiasts of the ASK 14 came to Nastätten (Germany, Hessen). Peter Gies organized this 2nd meeting.

more (German language)...

The way to the ASK 14 homepage here...

Our new representative in Spain and Portugal   

"Pepe" Juan Jose Gresa Valero

We are pleased to welcome "Pepe" Juan Jose Gresa Valero as our representative for Spain and Portugal. He started flying in 1975 and meanwhile he has nearly 10000 hours in his flight logbook. Various time Spanish champion, various long distance Spanish records and 1983 taking part at the World Gliding Championships in Hobbs/USA rank among his greatest successes.

We look forward to the cooperation and wish much success to "Pepe"!    Contact >>>

Second ASK 14 - Meeting   

25. - 27. June 2010 in Nastätten / Taunus

After the successful first meeting in 2009 at the Wasserkuppe, organizer Klaus Peter Gies invites all ASK 14 pilots and friends of this popular old-timer to the second meeting in Nastaetten / Taunus, Germany.

Download flyer here...
The way to the ASK 14 homepage here...
Report and photos from the meeting 2009 here...

With the ASK 21 above Aosta   

Fred Pelder and Kees van Schaick won a contest with their video Aerobatic Aosta "Get the Wave".

Worth seeing videographies with the ASK 21.

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David meets Goliath   

Hans Juergen Schmacht reports after competing in the new ASH 31 Mi


With just 21 m wingspan against longwings? Hans Juergen Schmacht has accepted this challenge at the German Open class Nationals at Mengen. His report makes for some interesting reading. more...

1st place at the aerokurier readers' award   

Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau champion in the category "Gliders"

Cordial thanks to all aerokurier readers for the "Best Brands 2009" award in the category "Gliders". AS chief executive director Ulrich Kremer received the document from aerokurier chief editor Volker K. Thomalla. more...

The new ASH 31 Mi cuts a good figure...   

...not only in the air! The way to the ASH 31 Mi Photo Gallery...

Maiden flight of the new ASH 31 Mi   

Bright sunshine for the first take-off from the "Huhnrain" airfield

Here the first photos...

Alfredo Jobke new representative for...   

Argentina Brazil Chile
Fredie took over all the passion of gliding from his grand father and father...

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ASK 14 meeting at the Wasserkuppe   

Andreas Steiner was the organizer of the 1st meeting of this oldtimers at the birthplace of gliding.

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AERO 2009 - Review   

Two new models on the Schleicher stand

With the ASH 31 Mi and the two-seater fuselage of the ASH 30 Mi just two new motor gliders have aroused a great deal of interest among visitors of the AERO exhibition in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

more...

Our new motorglider with 21m and 18m span   

  ...enjoy the Open Class Feeling

  • variable span of 18m and 21m
  • latest wing profil technology
  • powerful fuel-injected engine


  • >>> more information...

    New articles in the Schleicher-Shop   




    A short while ago the Schleicher-Shop with a small assortment of AS-merchandising products has opened. But in the moment shipping only to EU countries.

    More information here...

    ASG 29 No. 100 dispatched   

    Smiles on the faces of the Schleicher team involved

    After a very short time in production
    the 100th ASG 29 has already been dispatched.

    ASH 25 makes room for its successor   

    After a 22 year dream run the ASH 25 production line has been closed.

    All good things must come to an end. Sadly, we had to close a chapter in the Schleicher history ...      >>> more...

    Technical Note for ASW 22, ASH 25 and ASH 25 E

    Replacing a lever of the flap control system in the fuselage

    Term: April 30, 2008

    In an ASH 25 a partially broken lever of the flap control system was found in the fuselage. On a few further sailplanes, gaps between the bearing flange and the lever plate were diagnosed indicating a bent lever.
    >>> more...

    Installation of instruments and equipment   

    A new general TN sets the rules for the installation of instruments and other equipment

    Equipment Lists in the manuals can rarely cope with the fast development of gliding accessory. A new TN in combination with a Maintenance Instruction sets the rules for the installation of instruments and other equipment not listed in the manuals.
    >>> more...

    EASA certificate for ASK 21 Mi and ASG 29 E   

    Pleasant news from the EASA:

    On March, 4th 2008 EASA has granted certification of the ASK 21 Mi. Now the motorglider can be used as basic flight trainer to the full extend. With engine mounted some positive aerobatics maneuvers are still allowed. With engine dismantled the ASK 21 Mi becomes the full-value aerobatic trainer similar the sailplane ASK 21 again.

    Download TYPE-CERTIFICATE

    Since February, 20th 2008 the self sustaining powered version ASG 29 E has been certified by EASA, too.

    Download TYPE-CERTIFICATE

    TN about adjusting the drive belt   

    New measurement method at the rotary engines

    Since the development of the belt drive, belt manufacturers have introduced new measuring methods for adjusting the belt to the correct pre-load. For this reason a new maintenance instruction "Adjusting the drive belt" has been created.
    >>> more...

    Installation of Transponder Antennas   

    Many customers ask for us for installing transponder antennas in older gliders too. For this reason we publish an continually updated overview of all the available installation instructions and technical notes here
    >>> more...

    Customer report and a look ahead

    The ASK 21 Mi as flight trainer

    Our Dutch customer and flight instructor Jos Schrier has written a little experience report about instruction with the ASK 21 Mi in conjunction with a little look ahead...

    Impressions from the ASG 29 E

    >>> more...

    The Successor of the ASH 25...

    A new name for progress...     

    ...the totally new 2-seater for Open class

    At the AERO exhibition 2007 in Friedrichshafen Schleicher presents his new Project ASH 30 Mi for the first time.

    Here the first impressions of the new Open Class Flagship...



    ASK 21 Mi with steerable nose wheel

    This is a step to absolute independence

    A steerable nose wheel turns the ASK 21 Mi into a perfectly autarkic training sailplane.

    A small movie shows the outstanding maneuverability of this self-launching two-seater on the ground...>>>more...



    ASG 29 with 15m also top



    Tassilo Bode's report about ASG 29-15m. (German language)


    Engine conservation is important   

    With a spot of work more security and lifespan

    Vital steps for proper engine conservation prior to temporary periods of inactivity (or seasonal breaks) are often not taken seriously enough by some aircraft owners. Unfortunately, annual inspections reveal such shortcomings all too often...



    World Records with Schleicher Sailplanes   

    A large part of soaring world records were flown with Schleicher sailplanes. The long list includes well-known names like Manni Albrecht, Hans Werner Grosse, Steve Fossett, Karl Striedieck and Terry Delore. But you can find many more pilots in this row of record holders.
    For this reason we have updated and completed this list. Here you find the gallery of world records.


    older news and reports

    Here you can find articles which are removed from the main page


    • Congratulations to...


    Overview of all winners...



    British Nationals 15m:

    Leigh Wells became British Champion of the FAI-15m class in the Gliding Centre HUS, Steve Ell palced 3rd

    1. Leigh Wells - ASG 29
    3. Steve Ell - ASG 29


    More information here...
    European Championships 2011 in Pociunai (Lithuania):

    ASG 29-pilot Karol Staryszak (Poland) is the new European Champion 18m

    World Champion Zbigniew Nieradka (Poland, with an ASG 29 too) became Vice-Champion.

    Six ASG 29 among the top ten:

    1. Karol Staryszak (PL) - ASG 29
    2. Zbigniew Nieradka (PL) - ASG 29
    4. Peter Eriksen (DK) - ASG 29 E
    5. Ed Johnston (UK) - ASG 29 E
    7. Gary Stingemore (UK) - ASG 29 E
    9. Gilles Navas (F) - ASG 29 E

    Petr Krejcirik (RX, Czech Republic) in an ASW 22 BLE placed 3rd in the Open class.



    More information here...
    US-Nationals Open class:

    US-Nationals in Uvalde / Texas: three Schleicher pilots were on the podium

    1. Ron Tabery - ASW 22 BLE
    2. Bill Ruehle - ASG 29
    3. Dick Butler - ASW 22 BL

    More information here...
    Great Britain:
    Mike Young in an ASG 29 E is the new champion of the 18m class

    More information here...
    Spanish Nationals:
    Alvaro de Orleans Borbon is the winner of the Open class in his ASH 31 Mi

    Open class:
    1. Alvaro de Orleans Borbon - ASH 31 Mi

    FAI 15m:
    2. Francisco Ortega - ASW 27 B
    3. Jorge Madrigal Revuelta - ASW 27

    More information here...
    Schweden:
    Börje Eriksson wins in an ASG 29 at the Swedish Nationals Open class in Langtora

    Open class:
    1. Börje Eriksson - ASG 29
    2. Jim Acketoft - ASW 22

    Club class:
    1. Martin Ekdahl - ASW 20 C

    More information here...
    US-Nationals 18m:

    Garry Ittner is the new US 18m champion. Ray Gimmey became vice champion

    1. Gary Ittner - ASG 29
    2. Ray Gimmey - ASG 29
    4. David Mockler - ASG 29
    6. Sam Zimmerman - ASG 29
    7. Al Tyler - ASG 29
    8. Mark Keene - ASW 27
    9. Thomas Kelley - ASG 29

    More information here...
    Pre world championships in Uvalde / Texas:

    18m class:
    Very successful glider pilots at the preview to the following world championships in the next year

    1. Bruce Taylor (AUS) - ASG 29
    2. Gary Ittner (USA) - ASG 29

    In the 15m class Mark Keene (USA) in his ASW 27 became 3rd.

    More information here...
    Sailplane Grand Prix Final at the Wasserkuppe:

    Sebastian Nägel became Grand-Prix Vice Champion in an ASW 27

    Only small sunshine durations, but yet high speed tasks were typical for the championships at the Wasserkuppe. Anyway the Grand-Prix-Final was a great event for presentation of gliding to all the enthused visitors.

    Here you find the way to the gallery...
    German Nationals 2011 Lüsse:

    Matthias Sturm German Champion 15m in an ASW 27

    Michael Streit German Champion 18m in an ASG 29 E

    Tassilo Bode (ASW 22 BLE) and Robert Schröder (ASG 29 E) Vice Champions



    More information here...
    Multiclass Nationals 2010 in Australia:
    Once again David Jansen and
    John Buchanan new Australian Champions

    18-Meter-class:
    1. David Jansen - ASG 29 E
    Open class:
    1. John Buchanan - ASG 29
    FAI-15-Meter class:
    3. Lisa Trotter - ASW 20

    More information here
    Egon Rehn Brazilian Champion
    with his ASW 22 BLE


    More information here
    Mike Young British
    18m-Champion in an ASG 29

    Gary Stingemore in an ASG 29 too places 3rd. Seven ASG 29 among the top ten.

    More information here...
    World Gliding Championships 2010 in Szeged:

    Zbigniew Nieradka (Poland) is the new 18m World Champion in an ASG 29

    FAI 15m:
    ASG 29-Pilot Leigh Wells (GB) became Vice Champion

    18m class:
    Karol Staryszak (Poland) places 3rd



    More information here...
    In Poland ASG 29 on the top, too

    At the Polish 18m Nationals three Schleicher pilots were on the podium. The new Polish champion is Christoph Matkowski. Janusz Centka became vize champion. Both flew an ASG 29. Marek Szumski finished third in an ASH 26 E.


    Chr. Matkowski   Janusz Centka    Marek Szumski

    18m class:
    1. Christoph Matkowski - ASG 29 E
    2. Janusz Centka - ASG 29
    3. Marek Szumski - ASH 26 E
    5. Krzysztof Luniewski - ASG 29
    9. Stanislaw Wujczak - ASG 29
    12. Tomasz Rubaj - ASG 29

    More information here...
    France:
    Seven ASG 29 - pilots on the top at the French 18m Nationals. Eric Bernard is the new French champion.



    Christophe Cousseau, Eric Bernard and Peter Eriksen

    1. Eric Bernard - ASG 29
    2. Christophe Cousseau - ASG 29
    3. Peter Eriksen - ASG 29
    4. Gilles Navas - ASG 29
    5. Christophe Abadie - ASG 29
    6. Denis Flament - ASH 26 E
    7. Philippe de Pechy - ASG 29
    8. Alain Mazalerat - ASG 29

    More information here...

    Michael Petzold won the Heidepokal

    In Roitzschjora (Germany) at the Heidepokal 2010 there was a double victory of Schleicher pilots in the 18m class, too. Michael Petzold won, Robert Schröder became vice champion. Each flew an ASG 29 E.
    In the Open class Norbert Kalisch placed 2nd in an ASW 22 BLE


    Michael Petzold   Robert Schröder  Norbert Kalisch

    18m class:
    1. Michael Petzold - ASG 29 E
    2. Robert Schröder - ASG 29 E

    Open class:
    2. Norbert Kalisch - ASW 22 BLE

    More information here...
    ASG 29 E - pilot Michael Streit won in Lüsse

    Hans-Jürgen Schmacht with his ASH 31 Mi also successful in the 18m class

    A Bavarian double victory obtained Michael Streit and Hans-Jürgen Schmacht at the qualifying championships "Lilienthal-Glide" in Lüsse. On every day they were found among the first places and finished on the podium. In the Open class Swantje Geyer in an ASH 25 E placed 3rd.


    Michael Streit      H.-J. Schmacht    Swantje Geyer

    18m class:
    1. Michael Streit - ASG 29 E
    2. Hans-Jürgen Schmacht - ASH 31 Mi
    4. Kai Wicke - ASG 29
    5. Johannes Weberpals - ASH 26 E
    12. Andreas Weidenbach - ASH 26 E

    Open class:
    3. Swantje Geyer - ASH 25 E

    More information here...
    Ron Tabery wins the US Nationals in Hobbs

    At the end of the Open class championships under very difficult conditions, three pilots with Schleicher gliders were on the podium. Especially at the last day with thunderstorms, everyone landed out except Ron Tabery, who ended up winning the contest. Dick Butler is the new vice champion, Richard Walters in his ASG 29 gained the 3rd place.



    Open class:
    1. Ronald Tabery - ASW 22 BLE
    2. Dick Butler - ASW 22 BL
    3. Richard Walters - ASG 29

    More information here...
    Marcel Dünner won the 18m Swiss Nationals in Yverdon in an ASG 29

    In the FAI 15-Meter-Class Rolf Friedli got vice-champion in an ASG 29-15.
    Standard class: Harald von Siebenhal gained a respectable 4th place in his ASW 24.

    More information here
    Martti Koivula once again Finnish Champion in 18m class

    Once again Marrti Koivula won the Finnish Championships in Räyskälä in his ASG 29. Olli Teronen is the new Vice-Champion, likewise in an ASG 29.

    More information here


    Bayreuth: AS pilots in the lead, ASH 31 Mi holds steady in the Open class again

    Natalie Lübben and Rudolf Mathar are the champions in the Open class and the 18m class at the Bayreuth Championships 2010. Only on the 3rd day Natalie lost the leadership for a short time, but on the 4th day she was back on the top again in her ASW 22 BLE.

    Rudolf Mathar advanced step by step to the top in his ASH 26 E. At the last day he won in the 18m class.


    Once more Hans Jürgen Schmacht proved the performance of the ASH 31 Mi against the contenders with the larger span in the Open class. He could even stay close to the leaders. On the first and the second day he was still on the second place. Finally he missed the vice champion by only one point.

    18 meter class:
    1. Rudolf Mathar - ASH 26 E
    2. Carsten Freyer - ASG 29 E
    3. Katrin Senne - ASG 29 E

    Open class:
    1. Natalie Lübben - ASW 22 BLE
    3. Hans Jürgen Schmacht - ASH 31 Mi
    4. Alexander Müller - ASW 22 BLE
    6. Wolfgang Clas - ASW 22 BLE

    More information here
    Sven Weiland and Jean-Luc Colson won Hockenheim Championships in ASG 29 E and ASW 27

    Even though he didn't flew an ASG 29 E before, he won three of four days in the 18m class and finished first. That implies his qualification for the German Championships next year.

    Also routinier Jean-Luc Colson in the 15m class won three days too in his ASW 27 and finished as the new 15m champion. Steffen Schwarzer likewise in an ASW 27 placed 2nd.

    More information here
    Olivier Darroze won the French Open Class Nationals in an ASG 29

    The new French Open class champion is called Olivier Darroze, but he competed with an 18m ASG 29 against a lot of bigger Open class gliders. Four out of seven days Olivier was the winner and his worst result was a 4th place. This documented the extraordinarily ability of the officiating world champion. In the 15m class Baptiste Innocent placed 3rd with an ASW 27.

    More information here
    Steven Raimond won in an ASW 27

    At the Dutch Nationals in Twente Steven Raimond got the titel of the 15m champion in his ASW 27. Bas Seijfert placed 3rd in an ASW 28.

    In the Club class Patrick van Breemen-Schneider got vice champion in an ASW 20.
    Jean-Luc Colson new Belgian champion

    In his ASW 27 Jean-Luc Colson won the 15m class at the Belgian Nationals.
    Successful pilots at the Hahnweide Championships

    Gary Stingemore won the Hahnweide Championships 2010 in the 18m class in his ASG 29 E. In the Open class Stephan Beck placed 2nd in his ASW 22 BLE.
    News from Down Under
    While people in the northern hemisphere are concentrating on winter sports, glider pilots in the southern hemisphere have their season.

    New Zealand: 2500 km with ASH 25 - world record


    Terry Delore and his copilot John Kokshoorn flew a distance of 2500 km in 15 hours over both islands from New Zealand with an ASH 25    >>> more...

    First places at the 48th Australian Multiclass Nationals 2010, Waikerie

    John Buchanan and
    David Jansen new Australian Champions

    FAI-15-Meter-Class:
    1. John Buchanan - ASG 29-15
    2. Lisa Trotter - ASW 20

    18-Meter-Class:
    3. Craig Vinall - ASG 29 E

    Open class:
    1. David Jansen - ASG 29 E
    3. Eric Heinonen - ASG 29

    More Information: "48th Australian Multiclass Nationals"

    NSW State Gliding Championships 2009, Narromine:
    18-Meter-Class:
    1. Tom Claffey - ASG 29
    2. John Buchanan - ASG 29
    3. Makoto Ichikawa - ASG 29 E
    5. Brett Buchanan - ASG 29
    6. Ross McLean - ASG 29
    7. David Wilson - ASG 29
    2nd South American Gliding Championships 2010



    Open class:
    1. Egon Rehn - ASW 22 B
    2. Fernando Repicky - ASH 25

    FAI 15-Meter-Class:
    1. Damian Goldenzweig - ASW 20
    2. Mauricio Delfabro - ASW 20
    3. Horacio Piombo - ASW 20
    4. Claudio Blois Duarte - ASW 20
    5. Raul Garda - ASW 20
    9. Javier Gaude - ASW 20
    10. Eduardo Fassi - ASW 20

    More Information here
    New Zealand: perfect start for the ASG 29

    Bernhard Eckey's sub-agent for New Zealand, Theo Newfield, won the South Island Regional Championships with the ASG 29. On four days (from six) he was the winner of the day - a perfect start for the ASG 29, which ist provided for test flights in New Zealand at the moment.

    More information here

    Open class:
    1. Theo Newfield - ASG 29

    FAI 15-Meter-Class:
    2. Peter Chadwick - ASW 20 CL
    3. Derek Kraak - ASW 27

    Club class:
    2. Brian Savage - ASW 19

    Successful pilots with AS gliders again

    In the last weeks of the finishing season in Europe, again many pilots with Schleicher gliders have achieved first places in national and international championships.
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    Poland:
    18m: Karol Staryszak is the superior winner of the Polish championships.
    Stanislaw Wujczak became vice champion. Both pilots flew an ASG 29.
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    France:
    Two ASG 29 pilots on the podium.
    Peter Eriksen is the new French 18m champion, Sebastian Dubreuil on the 3rd place.


    1. Peter Eriksen - ASG 29
    3. Sebastien Dubreuil - ASG 29
    4. Gill Navas - ASG 29
     -  Jean-Luc Colson (BE) - ASW 27
     -  Paul van Dingenen (BE) - ASG 29
    8. Eric Soubrier - ASG 29
    10. Alain Mazalerat - ASG 29

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    Slovak International - Pre WGC:

    Sebastian Kawa (POL) won the mixed class with the ASW 22 BL. In the standard class Tobias Geiger (AUS) reached the 3rd place with an ASW 28. In the club class, Mario Schupfer (AUT, ASW 15) finished 3rd, too.

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    5. Women's World Gliding Championships:
    With only four points behind Susanne Schoedel (7955 points), Katrin Senne with her ASG 29 became vice champion of the 15m Women's World Gliding Championships in Szeged (Hungary).
    Five ASG 29 pilots are among the top ten.

    2. Katrin Senne (D) - ASG 29-15m
    3. Marilyne Abadie Berard (F) - ASG 29-15m
    4. Alena Netusilova (CZ) - ASG 29-15m
    5. Annette Klossok (D) - ASG 29-15m
    9. Lenka Kuthanova (CZ) - ASG 29-15m

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    German Championships in Mengen:

    Stephan Beck became Open class vice champion with the ASW 22 BLE. Michael Sommer finished 3rd also with an ASW 22 BLE. Both pilots have qualified for the German national team.

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    Great Britain:
    ASG 29 pilot Russell Cheetham is 18m vice champion.
    Six ASG 29 can be found under the top ten.

    2. Russell Cheetham - ASG 29
    5. Leigh Wells - ASG 29
    6. Gary Stingemore - ASG 29
    7. Robert Thirkell - ASG 29
    8. Richard Browne - ASG 29
    9. Roy Pentecost - ASG 29

    Three ASG 29 pilots on the podium:
    Russell Cheetham new 18m European champion 2009 with ASG 29



    1. Russell Cheetham (GB) - ASG 29
    2. Mike Young (GB) - ASG 29
    3. Karol Staryszak (PL) - ASG 29
    6. Erkki Heinonen (FIN) - ASG 29
    7. Rien Bastiaanse (NL) - ASG 29

    Laurent Aboulin is the new
    vice-European champion 2009 in the Open class with a ASW 22 BL

    Schleicher pilots Leigh Wells (GB, ASG 29), Timothy Scott (GB, ASW 27), Reinhard Spath (D, ASW 22 BL) and Tomas Rendla (CZ, ASW 22 BL) under the first 10 too.

    More Information here...
    ASG 29 pilot Tom Kelly new 18m US-Champion

    Gary Ittner vice champion with a ASG 29 too.

    More Information here...
    Mikael Engström wins in Sweden with ASW 27


    Mikael Engström new 15m-Champion
    Tonny Olson with ASG 29 Vice champion in 18m and Open class
    Excitement to the last day
    Georg and Martin Theisinger new German champions in the FAI-15m-Class 2009 with ASW 27

    After last German Nationals 2007 three Theisinger family members were on the podium. Now brothers Georg and Martin Theisinger have won the actual German Championships 2009 in Aalen again, but this time both ASW 27-pilots with exactly the same points on the first place. Congratulation to the new champions of the other classes too.

    More information here...



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