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1984 Valentin Taifun 17E Motor Glider For Sale 5 Listed: March 1, 2022 Updated: January 15, 2024 Private Seller Valentin Taifun 17E Seller: Private Seller Valentin Taifun 17E Price: GBP £ 37,950 Aircraft Location: Blackpool \| England \| Europe \| Lancashire \| North West \| UK VIEW DETAILS Aircraft Type: Motor Gliders Model & Manu.: Valentin Taifun \| Valentin Reg. Number: G-TFUN Serial Number: Not Listed Year: 1984 Total Time: 931 Seats: 2 Foldable wings, allowing the aircraft to be stored in a 12 foot wide portacabin. Beautiful economical aircraft that was the… Find Finance & Insurance for this Aircraft from one of our Partners. FINANCE INSURANCE

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The Valentin Taifun is a German-designed high-performance motor glider that was manufactured by Valentin Flugzeugbau. It was produced from the 1960s to the 1980s. The Taifun typically accommodates two occupants seated in tandem configuration, with the passenger/instructor seated behind the pilot. This arrangement provides excellent visibility for both occupants. The Taifun features an all-metal airframe construction, using aluminum and other lightweight alloys. This provides a robust structure while keeping the weight relatively low. The motor glider has a high-wing configuration, with the wing mounted on top of the fuselage. This design allows for good visibility and easy ground handling. The Taifun is renowned for its gliding performance. With the engine off, it can utilize thermals and updrafts to soar efficiently and cover long distances. The Taifun is equipped with a single engine, typically a 4-cylinder four-stroke engine. The engine provides power for takeoff, climbing, and extending flight time. Some models of the Taifun feature folding wings, which allow for easier storage and transportation. The folding mechanism reduces the aircraft’s overall footprint. The Taifun has a distinctive design feature called a side-by-side tail boom. This configuration places the vertical stabilizer and rudder between two horizontal stabilizers. The Taifun was produced in various models and variants over its production period. These variations often included changes in engine power, avionics, and other specifications. The Taifun is designed for cross-country flights and is equipped with features such as long-range fuel tanks and comfortable cockpit amenities to support extended journeys. Some variants of the Taifun, such as the Taifun G2, were designed with limited aerobatic capabilities. These modifications included reinforced structures and control surfaces to enable basic aerobatic manoeuvres. The Taifun has a history of success in gliding competitions. It has achieved numerous victories and set records in various categories, demonstrating its performance capabilities.

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