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The Sailplane
Aircraft Type: Sailplane (also called glider)
Model: H 101 Salto
Registration No.: C-GJND
Manufacturer: start + flug GmbH, Germany
Construction: Fiberglass
Colour: White with orange trim
Seats: One
Use: Fully aerobatic; soaring
Wing span: 44 feet 7 inches (13.6 meter)
Best glide ratio: 33 : 1
Aspect ratio: 21.6 : 1
Red Line Speed (Vne): 175 mph (151 kts or 280 kph)
Limit load factor: + 7G, - 5G
The Salto is a fully aerobatic, highly maneuverable sailplane which is also suited for extended soaring flights. Very elegant in appearance, its distinctive features are a Vee tail, trailing edge dive brakes and a drogue chute. For daytime performances the Salto is equipped with a wing tip smoke system. Another wing tip system is designed to display special effects during night performances.
Photo Credit:
Eric Dumigan