There are 13 gliders stationed at the club (not all shown here). They are a good mixture of club and private aircraft.
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Club Aircraft.
Grob G103 C-GIAK
The Grob 103 is our most capable club aircraft. It is a 2 seat fibreglass high-performance glider with very comfortable tandem cockpits for two large pilots. The 103 is flown by advanced students and licenced pilots and can be used for cross-country training.
More information about this aircraft is available on The Sailplane Directory.
SZD-50-3 "Puchacz" C-GHGW
The "Puchacz" is flown for advanced training and for pleasure. It has a respectable glide ratio and very responsive controls.
More information about this aircraft is available on The Sailplane Directory.
Schweizer 2-33 C-GRVS
The 2-33 is the club's primary trainer. It has been used in this role in North America for many years and is the aircraft of choice for the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. It is a very stable aircraft and quickly teaches students the basic flying techniques that all pilots must master.
Schweizer 1-34 C-FDUZ
The 1-34 is the club's single-seat recreational and cross-country capable aircraft. It is a rugged American design that is light and fairly easy to fly.
More information about this aircraft is available on The Sailplane Directory.
Citabria 7GCAA C-GDQK
Our 150 horse-power, orange work-horse tug launches all the club aircraft and most of the private gliders from the airfield. Turn-around time is about 12 minutes.
Private Aircraft.
Janus CM C-GDJQ
More information about this aircraft is available on Wikipedia.
DG-400 C-FAMG
More information about this aircraft is available on Wikipedia.
ASW-20 C-FNVQ C-GJDJ
More information about this aircraft is available on Wikipedia.
PIK-20D C-GINY
More information about this aircraft is available on Wikipedia.
LS-1c C-FTUB
EXPERIMENTAL :: This glider is equipped with an APRS tracking device and its current position/altitude should be available on aprs.fi. Do not bookmark this link as the device is in test mode and its settings will soon be changed.
This is a first-generation fiberglass glider. If you are helping launch this ship, here are a few helpful points to know.
- The pilot begins the ground-run with the spoilers intentionally open. This is to counter the lack of aileron control at very low speed.
- The wing-runner should run as fast as possible before releasing the tip. This helps to ensure that the ailerons have enough airspeed to give the pilot roll control.
- The assistant places the canopy over the pilot's head prior to launch, gently easing the rear edge onto the canopy frame, then the front edge.
- Ensure the tail dolly is not attached.
This glider is equipped with an APRS tracking device. Current location
More information about this aircraft is available on Wikipedia.
Libelle 201 C-FENR
More information about this aircraft is available on Wikipedia.
RHJ-8 C-FAJS
More information about this aircraft is available on Schreder Sailplane Designs.
Marske Pioneer II C-GUMY
More information about this aircraft is available on Marske Aircraft.