GBSC Fleet

Gliders:

2 ASK-21(two place, 30/1 performance; advanced trainer, aerobatic)
1 Blanik L-23 (two place, 30/1 performance; advanced trainer, sightseeing)
1 ASW-19B (single place, 38/1 performance; cross-country)
1 Blanik L-33 solo (single place, 30/1 performance; cross-country, sightseeing)
1 Schweitzer 1-34 (single place, 34/1 performance)
1 Schweitzer 2-33B(two place, 23/1 performance; primary trainer)
1 Schweizer 1-26E (single place, 23/1 performance)

The club owns four enclosed trailers (2xASK-21, ASW-19B, and Blanik L-23),
and four open trailers (SGS 1-26, SGS 1-34, SGS 2-33, Blanik L-33).

 

Tow Planes:
 

1 Cessna L-19 "Bird Dog", used for regular weekend towing, and training new tow pilots.
2 Piper Pawnee, used for regular weekend towing..

Field Vehicles:
Three golf carts (Two electric, one gas)
 

ASK-21

Length 27'5"
Span 55'9"
Wing area 193.2 sq. ft.
Weight (empty): 794 lbs.
Best Glide L/D: 34:1 at 49 kts.
Min. Sink 2.3 fps at 40 kts
 


 
ASK-21 in flight

Blanik L23

Length 27'10.8"
Span 53' 1." (w/extensions: 59'8")
Wing area 206' 1"
Weight (empty): 683.5 lbs.
Best Glide L/D: 2 pilots 28:1 at 49 kts, 1 pilot 28:1 at 43 kts
Max glide ratio with extensions: 2 pilots 32:1 at 49 kts, 1 pilot 32:1 at 43 kts
Min. Sink 2.66 fps at 37 kts
 


 
Blanik L23 in air

ASW-19B

Length 22' 5"'
Span 49' 3"
Wing area 120 sq ft
Weight (empty): 540 lbs.
Best Glide L/D: 38.5:1 at 48 kts
Min. Sink 108 fpm at 40 kts


 
ASW-19B on ground with canopy open

Blanik L33 solo

Length 21.7'
Span 46.3
Wing area 118 sq ft
Weight (empty): 463 lbs.
Best Glide L/D: 31.5:1 at 50 kts
Min. Sink 2.2 fps at 37 kts


 
Blanik L33 on ground with divebrakes out

SGS 1-34

Length 25' 9"
Span 49'2"
Wing area 151 sq. ft.
Weight (empty): 570 lbs
Best Glide L/D: 33:1 at 55 mph (standard)
Min. Sink: 2.2 fps at 49 mph
 


 
1-34 landing with dive brakes out

SGS 2-33B

Length 25' 9"
Span 51'
Wing area 219.48 sq. ft.
Weight (empty): 612 lbs.
Best Glide L/D: 23:1 at 45 mph (1 place)
Min. Sink: 2.6 fps (1 place)


 
2-33B on takeoff tow

SGS 1-26E

Length 21'3"
Span 40'
Wing area 160 sq. ft.
Weight (empty): 380 lbs.
Best Glide L/D: 23:1 at 45 mph
Min. Sink: 2.6 fps at 38 mph

Performance Specifications


 
SGS 1-26 on ground tow to grid
Piper Pawnee is used for regular weekend towing.
 
Pawnee towing
Cessna L-19 "Bird Dog" is used for regular weekend towing, and training new tow pilots.
Birddog parked on ramp
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