Our Aircraft
GMY –
“Mike Yankee” : Grob 103 Twin Astir glider.
A recently refurbished two
seat fibreglass training glider. |
L/D ratio of 38:1, maximum
speed of 124kts (230km/h). |
Capable of cross-country
soaring flights |
This is a great two seater sailplane. |
GMU –
“Mike Uniform” : Rollanden Sneider LS4
A high performance single
seat glider. |
Capable of cross-country
soaring, and badge/goal flights. |
L/D ratio of 42:1, maximum
speed of 140kts (270km/h). |
Oxygen equipped for extended
flights above 13,000ft. |
This is the high-powered
Formula 1 car of sailplanes of it era,
but is still competitive today. |
BNM –
“Bravo November Mike” : 160 Piper Super
Cub.
A high power-to-weight ratio
tow plane. |
A cost effective, highly
maintained tow plane operated by highly
experienced club tow pilots. |
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