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AS 33 Es: First flight of the 15m-version
One glider, two competitive classes
Also in the 15m-version the AS 33 Es cuts a fine figure. After the maiden flight, Tobias Mörsel (M. Sc.) was very pleased by the agility of this new FAI 15m Racing Class glider. learn more
AS 34 Me – the first self-launch
Electric powered sailplane with a climb rate of more than 3m/s
First flight of the AS 34 Me
Schleicher’s first electric self-launcher has flown
We have been awaiting the first flight of the new AS 34 Me with very much anticipation. Beside the ASG 32 El with its electric sustainer it is the second Schleicher electric powered sailplane, this time conceived as a self-launcher.
AS 33 Es in full production
Flight Testing and Certification are far advanced
First rigging of serial No. 3
Our production facilities are continuing to fill up with parts for the new AS 33. In parallel, flight testing and certification procedures have advanced significantly and are nearly completed. learn more
The AS 34 Me is almost ready
Fine tuning of the electrical propulsion system
The first flight of the AS 34 Me, our new, self-launching, electro sailplane, is almost here. Our design team is currently working on fine tuning the control unit, the engine regulator and the battery management system (BMS) in addition to all its safety features. learn more
Production and Maintenance divisions continue to operate despite the Corona crisis
Many safety measures for our employees
In recent weeks we have been primarily occupied with putting in place the required safety measures for the protection of our employees as a result of the Corona crises. Up to now we are not aware of any Corona cases in our area so that we are confident about continuing to carry out our normal business activities. learn more
Bruce Taylor and Brad Edwards Australian Champion in the ASG 32 Mi
Five Competition Days in Narromine
We sincerely congratulate Bruce Taylor and Brad Edwards for winning the 2020 Australian Two Seat Nationals in the ASG 32 Mi.
Bruce Taylor has written some lines to us about it:
The AS 33 flies
The new 18m sailpane makes its first flight at Huhnrain
While in large parts of Germany the weather was cloudy and somewhat gloomy, St. Peter provided a sunny window over the Rhön for the first AS 33 flight. But it wasn’t just the sun which shone brightly – but the faces of everyone present were equally bright with joy about the highly successful event.
At around 11:30 a.m. local time the AS 33 lifted off for the first time. Company head Uli Kremer was at the controls and he thoroughly checked everything out including the retriever motor with the electric starter.
AS 33 – Maiden Flight is within reach
First photo shooting with the complete aircraft
In the last few weeks there wasn’t so much news about our new AS 33. The reason for this was the ground vibration test, which was performed successfully by an external institution in the last three weeks.
Besides the wing load test, which we already passed last spring, the ground vibration test is one of the most important tests on the way to the EASA certification.
It is very important for us to offer our customers a glider, which can achieve the final EASA certification as soon as possible after the maiden flight. That is why we decided to pass this important but also time-consuming test before the eagerly awaited maiden flight of our brand new AS 33.