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AvPay offers a global marketplace for the Schleicher Ka-4, connecting buyers and sellers across the USA, North America, UK, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America and beyond. If you are targeting a classic two seat training glider with a proven club history, the Schleicher Ka-4 Rhönlerche II remains a practical and characterful option to shortlist.
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Interesting facts about the Schleicher Ka-4
✈ Alexander Schleicher built the Ka-4 Rhönlerche II as a two seat training sailplane and aimed it at school and club flying.
✈ Rudolf Kaiser designed the Ka-4 with Ludwig Krönung leading key construction work at Schleicher during development.
✈ The prototype made its maiden flight on 07.12.1953, which places it firmly in the first wave of post war German club trainers.
✈ Schleicher produced the Ka-4 from 1953 to 1963, with 288 built by Schleicher plus 50 licence built examples.
✈ The design uses mixed construction, a welded steel tube fuselage with fabric covering, plus wooden wings and tail surfaces that are also fabric covered.
✈ The Ka-4 uses a strut braced high wing layout, a detail that simplifies structure and helps keep the aircraft rugged for repeated training launches.
✈ The published never exceed speed is 170 km/h, which is a useful reference point when reviewing placards and flight manual supplements in a listing.
✈ The Ka-4 became widely used for ab initio training in clubs, including cadet style organisations, which is why many surviving airframes have long service histories worth reviewing closely.
Schleicher Ka-4 Specifications
Information provided here is as a guide only. This information should not be used for flight planning or other aircraft operations. Aircraft model variations, custom specifications, modifications, upgrades & age will have a considerable impact on the details listed below. Please check with the seller, manufacturer or aviation authority for the precise aircraft specifications.
Length: 7.3 m
Wingspan: 13 m
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 400 kg
Maximum Speed (VNE): 170 km/h
FAQs About the Schleicher Ka-4
Is the Schleicher Ka-4 a good choice for basic training?
Yes, clubs originally used the Ka-4 Rhönlerche II as a robust two seat trainer for school and club flying. When buying today, focus on airworthiness status, control harmony and how the aircraft has been operated, winch use, aerotow use and any long storage periods.
What should I check first on a Ka-4 pre purchase inspection?
Start with logbooks and continuity of inspections, then inspect the steel tube fuselage condition and fabric, plus the wooden wing structure and attachment points. Confirm the rigging, airbrake function and any repairs or replacements that affect long term maintenance planning.
What launch methods are common for the Schleicher Ka-4?
Operators commonly use both winch launching and aerotow with the Ka-4. When reviewing a listing, confirm the installed tow release hardware, weak link practices and the documentation that supports the intended launch method.
What performance figures matter most to buyers comparing Ka-4 listings?
Compare the placarded speeds, particularly VNE, plus weight and balance data and the condition of airframe surfaces that influence handling. Since individual aircraft can differ after decades of service, prioritise documented flight characteristics and recent test flights over marketing claims.
How many Schleicher Ka-4 aircraft were produced?
Production ran from 1953 to 1963, with 288 built by Schleicher plus 50 licence built examples. That limited production makes documentation quality and parts strategy especially important for buyers.
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Need financing to purchase your Schleicher Ka-4 Aircraft? Start by gathering complete logbooks, recent inspection statements and clear photos that demonstrate condition because lenders often need evidence for classic gliders. Be ready to explain storage, hangar, trailer or outdoor, plus how the sailplane is launched and operated, winch and aerotow. Confirm how the lender will handle valuation for an older training glider and ask what documentation they require for any past repairs or fabric work. Use our specialist directory to compare aviation finance providers and choose terms that match your ownership plan, private use, club use or restoration.
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Purchasing a Schleicher Ka-4 is an exciting step and proper insurance protects both the aircraft and your flying activities. Ask brokers about cover for mixed construction airframes, steel tube and wood, plus storage risks such as hangar damage and trailering. Share pilot experience, intended launch methods and any club or syndicate arrangements so the policy matches real operations. Confirm that hull value reflects documented condition and that liability limits meet local field requirements, then review exclusions that can affect training use, dual flights and winch launching.
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