That’s an amazing machine, Jim. And I bet it costs a pretty penny . . .
Chris
> On 7 Oct 15, at 03:01, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Glider enthusiasts can now have the best of both worlds, powered flight and a
> record-setting sailplane. The Stemme S10-vt motorglider is built in Germany
> and distributed in North America from Colombia, SC. The company demonstrator
> arrived this afternoon in preparation for the AOPA fly-in which takes place
> this weekend. I was happy to get a chance for a close look.
>
> The airplane is powered by a 115hp Rotax turbocharged engine that is
> installed behind the cockpit, which drives a concealable folding propeller
> behind the nosecone. It can cruise comfortably at 120 knots, and carries
> oxygen to go along with its service ceiling of 30,000 ft. With a high aspect
> ratio wing, it has a 50:1 glide ratio in glider configuration. The long wing
> is folded to enable it to make use of normal storage.
>
> The demonstration pilot gave me a big wave when he arrived.
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Stemme+1.tif.html
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Stemme+1.tif.html>
>
> I was impressed by the instrument panel.
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Stemme+2.tif.html
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Stemme+2.tif.html>
>
> I had seen pictures of the folding prop, but had never seen one up close.
> The engine and prop can make normal takeoffs and climbs, can be stopped and
> stowed in the air, and can be repositioned and restarted in the air if
> necessary.
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Stemme+3.tif.html
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Stemme+3.tif.html>
>
> The wing hinges permit folding by one man, so that normal parking or hangar
> spaces can be utilized.
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Stemme+4.tif.html
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Stemme+4.tif.html>
>
> This shows the right wing in the folded and stowed position.
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Stemme+5.tif.html
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Stemme+5.tif.html>
>
> All photos with the X-E1 and 27mm
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