Hi Stefan. Thanks for the wonderful video ; I keep watching it again and again. Are you familiar with the process of buying a new glider directly from the factory ? Is there any advice you could give to me please ( i.e. special paperwork, expected building time, possible complications etc ) I am aiming to buy the AS34 Me in the next couple of years. Many Thanks Michele Oddone
Questions: 1. Why did you start with the left hand on the airbrake lever and right hand on the throttle? Was this to increase acceleration by using the wheelbrake? Don't you risk a ground loop when you do it this way? I suppose that the normal way would be to have the left hand on the throttle and right on the stick. 2. Why did you decrease the power shortly after taking off? Is this mandatory?
As a glider pilot I can tell you answer to 1 and guess number 2: It is standard take off in some models to start with full brake out, which you then smoothly let go as speed builds, gliders normally don't have flaps. Also another reason is the wheelbrake on this model ( I think) is not seperate but activated by fully extending airbrake so I guess it was for reving up the engine to full speed. And my guess for number 2 is simply becuase it is a battery engine, they overheat and have little energy in them so maybe just to conserve power and prevent overheating? A glider pilot always is very aware of speed and height, so as long as he kept optimum speed for climb rate there is no need for more power.
Zwischen 80% und 81%. Alexander-Schleicher hat ein Video auf ihrem RU-vid Kanal, bei dem sie den kompletten Steigflug mit einer Akkuladung zeigen. Knapp über 2400m schaffen sie damit, gemessen ab dem Boden (Eigenstart)
@murryrozansky8753 No flaps. The wings are from the ASW 28, a standard class (15 meters) glider that came with wings extension to 18 meters. The purpose of the AS34 ME is a simpler glider that is less expensive. The 15 meters option is also available. The 18 meters version has a glide ratio of 48 which is excellent for a non-flapped sailplane. It is a great machine for clubs. If you have the opportunity to fly one, I am sure that you will like it.
