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GCP - ASK21B
The ASK-21B is built by Alexander Schleicher of Germany from the most modern of synthetic materials, the 17-meter two seat trainer is easy to handle for beginner pilots but also has cross country and aerobatic capability.
GME - Twin Astir
The Twin Astir is a great fibreglass two seat trainer with retractable undercarrige it is great for soaring, thermalling and cross country flight with a glide ratio of 38:1
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GSD - PW5
The PW-5 is a single seat World Class glider which beginner pilots will convert to after completing solo flights in the trainers. It is easy to handle and capable of giving new pilots their first solo cross country flights.
GSS - ASW28
A single-seat shoulder-winged composite construction sailplane with a T-shaped horizontal tailplane and 15 metre wingspan. The upper wing surface has Schempp-Hirth brake flaps.  As all Standard Class sailplanes, the ASW-28 does not have flaps or other lift-enhancing devices. It has winglets and a retractable undercarriage. Capable of carrying large amounts of water ballast, it has a wide range of wing loadings for weak and strong soaring weather and is an ideal cross country sail plane.

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TPO - Pawnee
The Piper Pawnee aircraft is the clubs tow plane. It has excellent power to weight ratio and is extremely safe and very reliable, performing thousands of tows for the club each year.
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  • Home
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    • Information for Drone Pilots
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