Schleicher ASH 30

The Schleicher ASH 30 Mi manufacturer Alexander Schleicher is the self-launch, two seat successor of the glider ASH 25 It belongs to the Open Class.

History

The plans for the ASH 30 Mi began in 2006. The project was presented in December 2006 on the homepage. From that date, orders received. On the AERO 2007 in Friedrichshafen, Germany in April 2007, the project was presented to the public. In May 2008, the mold was largely completed, and there were 40 firm orders. To free up capacity for the ASH 30 Mi, the production of its predecessor ASH 25 and ASH 25 Mi was discontinued in September 2008.

The prototype hull of the ASH 30 Mi with the registration D - KFSA was exhibited at the AERO 2009 in Friedrichshafen. The end of 2010, the airplane was in the shell assembly. Beginning of April 2011, the designer Martin Heath then was able to start from the airfield Wasserkuppe the successful first flight.

Construction

The ailerons and wing flaps corresponds to the ASG 29 and is blown through air ducts. The wing with winglets attached to the hull shoulder. The rudder slots are sealed. The section thickness is 13%. In the wings of the water tank with a capacity of 160 liters is housed, which can be partially replaced by fuel tank.

The tail wheel can be executed in both fixed and portable design. The one-wheeled sprung main gear is retractable and is delayed with a disc brake.

The cockpit layout was designed for a high comfort to ensure long flying time to improve the performance of the pilot. Backrest and headrest are adjustable by the pilot in flight.

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It is driven by a rotary engine manufacturer Austro Engine, which is equipped with Doppelzündanlage and electronic fuel injection. The engine unit is permanently mounted in the fuselage behind the cockpit, the propeller tower can be in flight on and expanded. The propeller is manufactured by Schleicher himself.

Specifications

With electronic fuel injection with 41 kW (56 hp)