FS Glasflugel 401 Kestrel
Michael Deleo
Glasflugel 401 Kestrel (17m)
Manufactured: 1971
Serial Number: 33
Registration Number: N2867
Ilec SB-7 Variometer
Winter Variometer
Avionic Dittel ATR720 Radio
Ship Refinished 7/93
Currently very nice shape (9/10)
Original fiberglass trailer in nice shape
Based in Minden, NV USA
This beautiful, classic sailplane has an incredible history, having
been featured on the Minden, NV
postcard and flown at several Hilton Cups. Probably one of the
most photographed sailplanes ever.
Extremely easy to rig (15 minutes including tape) and a very easy and
forgiving ship to fly. Great
performance/dollar value for cross-country, badge work and general,
hammer-down fun.
Includes features well ahead of their time:
o Ultra simple, no brainer wing connection (hook up the ailerons, rest
is automatic)
o Single pin stabilizer connection (no bolts or parts to lose)
o Seat back and rudder pedals adjustable in flight
o Separate landing flap handle (with aileron mixer disconnect) for
ultra steep descents
o Tail chute if you need to get in really, really steep
Specs and photos available at:
http://www.silentflight.com/Gliding/Kestrel_17/Data_Sheet/data_sheet.htm
http://www.silentflight.com/Kestrel17.jpg
http://www.silentflight.com/ozasw22.jpg
http://www.silentflight.com/OZ_over_Freel_peak.jpg
http://www.silentflight.com/OZ_over_Heavenly.jpg
http://www.silentflight.com/The_OZ_after_rigging.jpg
http://www.silentflight.com/Kestrel_in_Sierra_wave.jpg
First reasonable offer over $24,000 US takes this great ship.
Contact Mike
(650) 786-4084 days
(408) 323-1921 evenings
-- _________________________________________________ Michael Deleo - Market Development Engineering Sun Microsystems, Inc. 650 786-4084 (voice) 650 786-9555 (fax)