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The ASK 21 is the first full-GRP two-seater produced by Schleicher, flying for the first time in February 1979. Production also began in 1979. In 2003 the operating time was extended to 18,000 hours. [1] In December 2004 the ASK 21 Mi, a self-launching version, made its first flight. A revised and improved version, the ASK 21B was introduced in ...
In 1965 Rudolf Kaiser continued development of the two-seat Ka 2 and Schleicher Ka 7 by introducing the ASK 13, using a mixture of materials including metal, wood and fibreglass. It has swept-forward single-spar wings, positioned lower than in the Ka 7, which allows for a large blown canopy providing a good all-round view for both pilots.
The company was founded in 1927 by Alexander Schleicher using money that he had won as a pilot in a gliding competition. It grew quickly in size and fame, producing many notable designs including the Anfänger ("Beginner"), Zögling ("Student"), Professor, Mannheim, and the Stadt Frankfurt (City of Frankfurt).
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The initial design and prototype of the Puchacz series, first flown on 21 December 1976; two built. SZD-50-2 Puchacz Initial production variant first flown on 13 April 1979. SZD-50-3 Puchacz Later production standard with fin mounted 300 mm (12 in) higher, enlarged rudder and main-wheel fairing.
Since its unveiling, the B-21 team had been steadily working up to the first flight of the lead aircraft, starting with the first power-up of the aircraft’s systems, and in September, static ...
The ASK 23 was the last glider to be designed by Rudolf Kaiser.It is an early-solo sailplane with docile handling, and was a successor to the Schleicher Ka 8 and ASK 18.It is also the single-seat counterpart of the two-seat Schleicher ASK 21 with a similar cockpit layout.