Schleicher ASG-29E
The Schleicher ASG 29 is an 18-metre Class racing glider designed by Michael Greiner as a successor to the ASW 27, first flying on 9 November 2005 and entering production in 2006; shorter wingtips let it also compete in the 15-metre class. The self-sustaining ASG 29 E adds a small retractable SOLO 2350 two-stroke engine, certified in 2008, to restart a climb after misjudging the last thermal home rather than to self-launch from the ground. Its composite wing carries up to 170 litres of water ballast, and more than 300 examples have been delivered, with Karol Staryszak winning the 2014 World Championship flying one.
Did you know?
The ASG 29 E carries a small retractable engine not to launch, but to restart the climb after missing the last thermal home.
Specifications
| Length | 6.6 m (22 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Height | 1.3 m (4 ft) |
| Persons on board | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.6 t |
| Stall speed | 42 kt (78 km/h) |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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