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VH-GWN
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1973 Schleicher ASW-17 C/N 17014Discuss this aircraft in community |
by Peter Wright
| Manufacturer: | Schleicher |
| Model: | ASW-17 Search all Schleicher ASW-17 |
| Year built: | 1973 |
| Construction Number (C/N): | 17014 |
| Number of Seats: | 1 |
| Number of Engines: | 0 |
| Engine Type: | Not Applicable |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model: | Aircraft Not Fitted With Engine NOT APPLICABLE |
| Registration Number: | VH-GWN |
| Address: | , Australia |
| Peter Wright, 2015-07-05 08:24:53 | |
| This aircraft was built for Hans Werner-Grosse for long distance record attempts in Australia. It was built with 2 sets of wing tips, one set at 19M span and one set at 21M span. It was the first sailplane in the world to fly a 1,000km FAI triangle and did so from Waikerie in South Australia. The 21M tips were subsequently cut back to 20M span to meet Australian approvals. It is still flying from a base in Western Australia. | |