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Guido Achleitner wins the austrian national championship in the AS 33 Es!
In the mixed class, he came out on top with the 15m version of the AS 33.
From 29 May – 5 June the Austrian National Championships took place in St. Johann. There we were able to celebrate two podium finishes in the “mixed” class, which consists of standard and 15 m class.
Guido Achleitner won with the 15 m version of the AS 33 Es, while Werner Amann finished in a very good third place on his ASG 29. We sat down with Guido and created a little interview for you to give you some insight into this championship.
Congratulations to both pilots for this great performance! And Guido of course to the championship title!
The AS 33 smashes the 1000km mark for the first time!
Christian Mäx Interview about his flight.
The weather on 22.05. promised a lot, but the high wind speeds scared off for the time being.
Christian Mäx, however, saw the potential in the weather. He has the perfect aircraft for this at his disposal, the AS 33 Es.
We did an interview with him for you and asked for feedback on our new 18m flagship.
Obituary of Hans Werner Grosse
There is hardly a glider pilot in Germany who has never heard of him. Hans Werner’s records left their mark on many glider pilots. And he himself supported his passion, gliding, with all his might. Hans Werner was a fellow aviator and more importantly a friend. Over two decades he achieved one world record after another on our gliders. learn more
Brad & Bill Edwards Australian champion
130 km/h average speed with the ASG 32 Mi
Bill & Brad Edwards
Brad Edwards was able to repeat his success with the ASG 32 Mi from last year at the Australian double-seater championships in 2021 and once again became Australian champion. This time with his brother Bill Edwards as co-pilot.
Already on the second day of the competition in Narromine, the two took the lead of the field and did not let the lead be taken away until the end. On the seventh and last day of the competition, they were able to set a very special signal once again with an average speed of almost 130 km/h over a distance of 396 km.
More information: Soaring Spot
The AS 33 will become an Electric Self-launcher!
Our new 18m sailplane will be equipped with an electric propulsion system with the type designation AS 33 Me.
In the meantime, with the ASG 32 El “turbo” system and the self-launching AS 34 Me we already have two electrical propulsion systems in or close to series production. At the same time, the interest among soaring pilots for electric flying is continuously increasing. Simple operation and reduced maintenance requirements are powerful arguments in this regard.
AS 33 Es receives EASA Certification
Intensive Flight Testing
With great pleasure have we received the news that the EASA has certified the AS 33 Es, our new 18m sailplane only 9 months after its first flight on 23 January 2020. The certification was given as part of the latest issue of CS-22 (Amendment 2, 05 March 2009). With this the AS 33 Es complies with the current European technical and safety requirements.
AS 33 Es: First flight of the 15m-version
One glider, two competitive classes
Also in the 15m-version the AS 33 Es cuts a fine figure. After the maiden flight, Tobias Mörsel (M. Sc.) was very pleased by the agility of this new FAI 15m Racing Class glider. learn more
AS 34 Me – the first self-launch
Electric powered sailplane with a climb rate of more than 3m/s
