Our Aircraft

GMY – “Mike Yankee” : Grob 103 Twin Astir glider.

 

A recently refurbished two seat fibreglass training glider.

 

L/D ratio of 38:1, maximum speed of 124kts (230km/h).

 

Capable of cross-country soaring flights and is oxygen equipped.

 

This is the early-model sports car of sailplanes.

 

 

GMU – “Mike Uniform” : Rollanden Schneider LS4

 

A high performance single seat glider.

 

 

Capable of cross-country soaring, and badge/goal flights.

 

L/D ratio of 42:1, maximum speed of 140kts (270km/h).

 

Oxygen equipped for extended flights above 13,000ft.

 

This is the high-powered Formula 1 car of sailplanes of it era, but is still competitive today.

 

BNM – “Bravo November Mike” : 160 Piper Super Cub.

 

A high power-to-weight ratio tow plane.

A cost effective, highly maintained tow plane operated by highly experienced club tow pilots.