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Back to the future!

The new front electrical sustainer (FES) system designed and developed by Luka and Matija Znidarsic is now a reality not just a dream.

 

 

 

Initially designed for the LAK 17A, it will be possible to install the (FES) system in all production LAK 17A and LAK 19 sailplanes including the new LAK 17B, and Luka and Matija are working closing with Sportine Aviacija to obtain EASA certification.

 

More information can be found on Luka & Matija's new website here.

 

LAK 17B & ASG 29 Flight Comparison!

We're now able to publish the flight traces of the flight comparison test performed in Poland earlier this year between a LAK 17BT and an ASG 29.

 

Kestutis Miliunas in the LAK 17BT

Comp. Number BL

 

 

Karol Staryszak in the ASG 29

Comp. Number PL

 
Both gliders had a wingloading of 57 kg/sq.m and the tests were done at speeds of 200 km/h, 150 km/h, and 120 km/h.
 
The flights took place in the evening in calm conditions with Kestutis launching first, using the turbo to reach the designated altitude. Karol launched second in the ASG 29 to join the LAK 17BT to start their first run together.
 
Although this flight comparison test is unofficial, it does show there is virtually no difference in performance, except of course, in the price!   

 

Glider Refinishing

Tired old gel coat? Get your glider refinished in two pack acrylic. Prices start from just 4,900 euro's (excluding VAT and transport).

 

All prices quoted are guaranteed on acceptance, so no nasty surprises when you get the final bill!

 

The work is carried out by Sportine Aviacija who have over 35 years experience in glider design, manufacture and refinishing.

 

If you're thinking of refinishing your glider, please contact us for a quote.

  

  
New Winglets

Details of the new winglet for the LAK 19 and LAK 17A have just been released.

 

The new winglet is designed by Krzysztof Kubrynski PhD of the Warsaw University of Technology.

 

According to Krzysztof, "the induced drag should be reduced by a factor delta Kv of an order 0.08 - 0.09 and should improve final sailplane performance significantly".

 

The new winglet will fit to all existing LAK 19 and LAK 17A sailplanes and is available now for order. Please contact us for price and delivery information. 

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations to Abadi Maryline!

Congratulations to Abadi Berardi Maryline on winning the French Women's National Championship in a LAK 17A-15m.

 
LAK 12 Service Life Extended

The service life for the LAK 12 has been extended after 20 years.

 

 

It's good news for all LAK 12 owners. You can download the latest bulletin here or click on Techie Stuff where it's listed under LAK 12. Bulletin Number 012.9.Re.003A

 

 

 

 

 

LAK 17B First Test Flight

Sportine Aviacija's latest design, the LAK 17B took to the air on it's first test flight on Thursday 16th April 2009.