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We have an extensive,
professionally maintained fleet of gliders and tugs.
Two seaters
2 x K-13 - (EBZ & KLA)
The K13 is the most popular training glider in
the world. Our fleet consists of two of these and we have use of
a third K-13, CFA. This is a classic design by Alexander Schleicher.
It is a brilliant training aircraft, the large canopy gives all
round visibility. KLA is currently derigged.
2 x K-21 - (ECZ & KCZ)
The K21 is another one of our training gliders.
It has an extremely strong fuselage, its empty weight is 365 kg.
At 48 knots the glide angle is 34:1, and it has a VNE of 151
knots. The K21 is an ideal all round training glider. We have
two K21's and access to a third.
1 x Duo Discus - (315)
315, is the club's high performance training two
seater. It is a Duo-Discus, designed by Schempp-Hirth.
Delightful to fly, its ease of handling belies the 20m span and
colossal weight, and it is considered by many, including the
CFI, to be their favourite glider. It has a measured glide angle
of 45:1. It has fully automatic control connections, retractable
main wheel, and, with a four piece wing, can be assembled in
five minutes out of the Cobra trailer. The wings will carry 53
gallons of water ballast. The cockpit is roomy and comfortable.
Single Seaters 2 x K-18 - (DJK + one)
The K18 was designed and built by Alexander
Schleicher in Germany in 1974. Constructed with a steel tube
framework fuselage, covered in fabric with wooden wings, the
club owns one of these aircraft. It has a wingspan of 16m and at
40 knots, you can expect a glide angle of 34:1. It is just as
nice to fly as the Junior or Discus, with good control response.
We have one K-18 in service and another on a long-term rebuild
project.
2 x Junior - (FZA & HNK)
The SZD-JUNIOR is a single place club glider. It
is designed to be a club glider for early solo to 300 Kms. The
Junior is one of the more popular single seaters in the club
fleet. We have two of them.
2 x Pegasus - (987 & 318)
Booker Gliding Club has two PEGASE, one fixed
wheel and one retractable. The Pegase is ideal for early to
medium cross-country pilots. Both Booker Pegasess have wing
tanks for water ballast
1 x Discus - (314)
Thought by many to be the best standard class glider in the
world, the club has one Discus. This type has been the most
popular and successful standard class design since 1982. Very
easy to fly, the Discus at Booker is used primarily for long
cross-country flights. It has fully automatic control
connections and can be assembled easily in five minutes. Its
unique wing design provides outstanding flying characteristics
and, with winglets available, its performance is even greater.
Motor Glider
1 x Falke - (G-BRWT)
Our Motor glider is a Falke. Used mainly for
field landing checks and circuit training, it is an invaluable
aid to training at Booker
Tugs
1 x Piper Cub - (G-AWMF)
MF is a PA-18 180 Hp SUPER CUB. This aircraft
started life as a 150 Hp Cub but was converted to a 180 Hp
engine to take account of the fact that the glider weight was
increasing. It is fitted with an extra external silencer. The
Cub is a light easy to fly aircraft and is also well suited for
our operation here at Booker.
1 x Piper Pawnee - (G-BHUU) UU
is a
PA-25 260 Hp PAWNEE. UU was in the last batch of new PAWNEE
aircraft to be imported into the UK. BOOKER GLIDING CLUB
purchased the aircraft in October 1997 after a ground up rebuild
as the aircraft had been stored for a number of years. The 260 Hp
engine PAWNEE will become the benchmark for tugs as the weight
of gliders increases. UU is also fitted with a 4-blade prop. UU
not only has a phenomenal climb rate but is also very quiet.
2 x Robin - (G-BLGH & G-EHMM)
GH is a ROBN DR300 180R. The DR300 is the
forerunner of the DR400. The DR300 is a much lighter aircraft
than the DR400 so the climb rate is slightly better than the
DR400. G-EHMM. MM is a ROBIN DR400 180R. Both GH and MM have 180
Hp engines, 4-blade props and an extra external silencer. The
ROBINS are a sturdy aircraft and are well suited to the job we
put them to.
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