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Louis Bouderlique wins the Spanish Grand Prix
Two ASG 29 pilots on the winner’s podium
ASG 29 pilots achieved excellent placements at the 2016 Spanish FAI Sailplane Grand Prix in Cerdanya.
The ASH 30 Mi has received its Type Certificate
Open Class self-launching two-seater
After the ASG 32 Mi, the EASA has now also type certifiated the Open Class self-launching ASH 30 Mi two-seater.
With the completion of last years extensive test flight program and all the necessary documentation and manuals, designer and project leader Martin Heide was finally able to accept the ASH 30 Mi type certificate. learn more
Achieving Optimal Performance for the Competition Season
Maintaining Gliding Performance with little Effort
In addition to doing the necessary maintenance and technical work on their sailplanes for the coming season, many competition pilots also carry out performance optimization work at the same time. This way the outstanding performance of modern sailplanes can be easily retained. learn more
Rex and Noelle Mayes take over US Schleicher Dealership
A big „Thank You“ to John and Linda Murray
John Murray, Uli Kremer, Rex Mayes
The 2016 US Soaring Convention in Greenville provided not only an opportunity to show new developments in the Schleicher product line-up with five motorgliders (ASG 29 Es, ASH 30 Mi, ASH 31 Mi and two ASG 32 Mi) , but also to introduce Rex and Noelle Mayes as the new US representatives for the famous sailplane manufacturer. The location of the US Schleicher representative has now changed from eastern US to California.
Tom Claffey wins in Australia
The ASG 29 pilot leaves all his Lake Keepit competitors behind
Tom Claffey
After his third place at the 2016 pre-World Championships in Benalla, Tom Claffey has now won the 2016 NSW State Championships with a clear points margin.
He was able to win five of the seven total competition days. He averaged over 140 km/hr over distances between 400 and 500 km. His fastest speed came on the third day when he completed the 425 km task at 151 km/hr. learn more
ASG 32 Mi type certificated
EASA granted Type Certification
We are pleased to announce that the EASA has granted the Type Certification of the self-launching motorglider ASG 32 Mi and of the sailplane ASG 32 on 11th February, 2016.
AS at the SSA Convention 2016
18. - 20. February in Greenville (SC)
Rex and Noelle Mayes of Williams Soaring Center are proud to be the new USA agent for Alexander Schleicher Sailplanes. They are very pleased to announce Uli Kremer of Schleicher will be at the convention. learn more
“Rhön-Adler” – English Edition
Peter F. Selinger and Hans Jürgen Schmacht introduce the English edition of the Schleicher book.
The English edition of Peter Selinger’s new Schleicher book „Rhön-Adler“ was already announced at the official launch of the German version at the Aero 2015. Shortly before the end of last year it was ready and we had the first volumes in our possession.
The author, Peter F. Selinger, and Hans Jürgen Schmacht, who was responsible for layout and technical changes, have again invested a lot of time to permit customers and fans throughout the world to read all about the history of Schleicher.
Peter Temple becomes Australian Champion in Benalla
18m Class: ASG 29 pilots in positions 1-9
Peter Temple
Peter Temple won the 2016 Australian soaring championships in Benalla (also the dress rehearsal for the World Championships in the next year) in his ASG 29. With two day wins and consistently high daily placings on the other competition days he was able to reach the top of the podium at the end. learn more
Philipp Schulz is runner-up World Champion
ASW 19 pilot achieves an outstanding second place at the Junior World Championship
Right up to the end the world championship was still in reach but then just a few points were lacking for a win at the 9th Junior World Championship at Narromine, Australia.
Philipp Schulz and his ASW 19 were leading the competition up to day 8. But on the last day he lost a few valuable points. Nevertheless, it was an outstanding achievement for the young German pilot and we congratulate him most sincerely. We also congratulate new world champions Mathew Sutter and Tom Arscott as well as the whole German team on their winning the team World Championship.
More information: Soaring Spot, JWGC 2015 Narromine and DAeC