SZD-50 Puchacz G-CHFH Glider For Hire from Trent Valley Gliding Club

Description

G-CHFH.

Our Polish built SZD -50 Puchacz is a popular 2 seater training glider used for spin training and as a second training glider. Purchased new by the club, this glider is often flown solo by club pilots looking to do local soaring.

General characteristics

Crew: Two

Length: 8.38 m (27 ft 6 in)

Wingspan: 16.67 m (57 ft 8 in)

Height: 2.48 m (8 ft 2 in)

Wing area: 18.16 m2 (195 ft2)

Aspect ratio: 15.3

Empty weight: 368 kg (811 lb)

Gross weight: 570 kg (1,256 lb)

Performance

Maximum speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)

Maximum glide ratio: 30

Rate of sink: 0.7 m/s (138 ft/min)