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Jerzy Szempliski wins the US Grand Prix and Region 5 North Contest
Sean Fidler and Tom Kelley also on the podium with their ASG 29s - Perry: ASH 31 Mi pilots in front
ASG 29 pilot Jerzy Szemplinski has had a very successful start to the season.
To begin with the Canadian won the US Grand Prix in Orlando. Then, three weeks later, Jerzy again found himself right at the top of the podium at the US Region 5 North contest in the 18m class. learn more
90 Years Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau
Anniversary Brochure
Since 1927 Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau has manufactured safe and efficient sailplanes and motor-sailplanes handcrafted from the highest quality materials.
In our new 28 page brochure we would like to show clearly and vividly not only our current status but also provide some details about our production process. This includes information about the people who design and build our aircraft, the extensive and elaborate manufacturing process required to produce sailplanes today and also that so far Schleicher has built over 9500 sailplanes and motor sailplanes for pilots around the world. learn more
Great interest at the 2017 Aero
A trend towards Electropropulsion
Again this year the Schleicher stand at the 2017 Aero in Friedrichshafen was consistently busy. A large number of visitors used the occasion to sit in one of the sailplanes on display or ask questions which were gladly answered by the AS Exhibition team.
With the 20m two-seaters ASG 32 Mi and ASG 32 EI, the 18m class ASG 29 Es and the compact open class sailplane ASH 31 Mi, interested pilots from within and outside of Germany had the most modern aircraft from our model range available to them.
Service-Information by the Schroth company about restraint systems of acrobatic aircraft
Inadvertent release of an individual latch possible
The Schroth company informs in an Service Information Letter about possible problems with restraint systems, which can occur during acrobatics:
Good Placings in Benalla
European-type Weather at the World Gliding Championships in Australia
The participants in the 34th FAI World Gliding Championships looked forward to the competition with suspense since usually we connect Australia with outstanding soaring conditions. While sailplanes are usually in a deep sleep during our winters, Australia often provides potential record flying weather during its summer. Unfortunately, this time the soaring conditions during the 14 day competition period were more comparable to those found in central Europe in the summer. learn more
Peter Temple is Australian Champion again
ASG 29 pilot wins the Sports class in Waikerie
Peter Temple
Once more Peter Temple was able to win the Australian Championships, this time in the Sports class, which was combined with the Open class.
For example, on the 4th day he placed first by a large margin with an average speed of 120 km/h. On all the other days he was on the podium almost without exception and was able to defend his lead from the first to the last day.
The team Scott Percival and Mark Paterson placed 3rd in an ASH 25 M.
More information: Soaring Spot
“Advanced soaring made easy” Edition 4
Bernard Eckey introduces his new book
This 4th edition is now the all-encompassing book on advanced soaring. New topics have been included, the structure of the book was changed, the page layout and graphics were much improved, the text has been revised or extended throughout, and the quality of many new photographs is simply spectacular – all courtesy of my editor, who until recently was the 35-year editor of the Canadian gliding magazine, Free Flight. learn more
John Buchanan wins in Kingaroy
Australia: The first three places went to ASG 29 pilots
After his success at the recent Australian Nationals, finishing in second place, now John Buchanan was able to become Australian 18m and Open class Champion in his ASG 29.
In summary, 10 competition days were flown, with John winning on four of them.
The ASG 29 Pilots David Jansen and Tom Claffey completed the podium in 2nd and 3rd place at these 55th Australian Multiclass Nationals, which included the 18m as well as the Open Classes.
More information: Soaring Spot
Brian Birlison new UK Champion
ASG 29 pilot wins in the 18m class
A great success at the UK Nationals 2016: Brian Birlison wins the 18m class at the competition in Tibenham for the first time. Another four ASG 29 pilots were in the top ten.
More information: Soaring Spot
Pilot portrait:
Brian Birlison has been flying gliders since he was 13 years old, and has been instructing others to learn to fly since he was 20. learn more
ASG 32 Mi and ASG 29 E at the top
Hans Jürgen Schmacht and Michael Petzold win the qualification competition in Lachen-Speyerdorf (D)
Superb placings achieved by the ASG 32 Mi pilots at the qualification competition 2016 in Lachen-Speyerdorf (Germany). After 7 competition days, Hans Jürgen Schmacht and his 17 year old copilot Samuel Gries won the 20m two-seater class. On two days he placed first and on the other days he also achieved good placings, so that he had a good cushion of points at the end of the competition.
Michael Petzold is the champion of the 18m class. He also was the winner on two days and led the field from the fourth day in his ASG 29 E. learn more