motor gliders + aerobatics
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motor gliders + aero's
thanks folks....so it seems that the rf4 is aerobatic and the rf5 is semi aerobatic....not sure about the Grob 109...and I once saw a Stemme 10 doing a loop. So, if you can think of any others please let me know. Ta.
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i also believe that the old t61 ventures are also capable of performing certain manovers...but wether or i would want to fly upside down in a falke is another matter...!
I can't remember the types, but Chris Rollings and his lady partner flew at a recent Farnborough show (2000?) where he was towed up in a glider by the lady, who was flying a powered glider, and they then did formation aerobatics.
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Chevvron, I recall that Farnborough duo - Chris Rollings' lady partner was Tizi Hodgson in a forebear of the Diamond Star - Tizi was also a member of Skyhawks after Brendan O'B left...
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Motor glider aerobatics
There are a number of high-performance motor gliders with retractable engines that are semi-aerobatic with the motor retracted. Examples include DG-400, PIK-30, and some with sustainer motors like Ventus/Discus Turbo etc I'm not sure about motor gliders with fixed engines/props.
A factory fresh Grob 109 was looped etc with a mate of mine alongside the test pilot during the pre-delivery testing, but they are not cleared for such manoevres in the UK (or presumably in EASA land), why I do not know (manufacturer not prepared to pay for the extra certification?)
I used to loop & chandelle Falkes many years ago without any problem (just watch the entry & exit speeds) but they are getting very old now & I wouldn't risk it personally. The RF4 is lovely to aerobat but can flick if your not careful - again though they're getting old.
I used to loop & chandelle Falkes many years ago without any problem (just watch the entry & exit speeds) but they are getting very old now & I wouldn't risk it personally. The RF4 is lovely to aerobat but can flick if your not careful - again though they're getting old.
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