We have two 2-seater training gliders, a tug and an assortment of members' owned single seater sailplanes.

• The Puch
• The Grob
• The Tug - Robin DR400 (updating Soon)

Country of origin: Poland
Designer: Stanislaw Zientek
No. of seats: 2
No. built over: 300

Puch has been the primary training glider at Cairngorm Gliding Club.

The SZD-50-3 PUCHACZ is a two-place training and aerobatics sailplane designed primarily for clubs and soaring schools. The Puchacz features beautifully finished fiberglass construction, a quiet and comfortable tandem cockpit, and exceptional handling qualities. This combination of characteristics has established the Puchacz as one of the world's favorite two-place sailplanes.

The Puchacz meets both OSTIV and JAR-22 Utility Category certification requirements... plus, it is approved for extended aerobatics including inverted flight and rolling maneuvers. It is solidly built of fiberglass epoxy composite and protected by a durable polyurethane.

It is among the easiest two-place sailplanes to assemble. A single pin secures the wings in place. Rigging the tailplane is even easier, with a spring-loaded locking pin automatically securing the assembly. Connection of all flight controls is fully automatic.

The spacious cockpit has adjustable front rudder pedals and an adjustable rear seat to accommodate pilots of all sizes in comfort. The one piece side-opening canopy provides outstanding visibility for both pilots. The front instruments are arranged so that they can be easily viewed from the rear seat; however, a rear instruments panel is also available as an option. But the real secret to the PUCHACZ popularity is its excellent handling qualities, both on the ground and in flight. Flight instructors and experienced pilots often describe the Puchacz as the nicest flying two-place sailplane they've ever flown. Fly it once - we think you'll agree.

Specifications

Span - 54.7 ft.
Area - 195.3 sq. ft.
Aspect ratio - 15.3
Airfoil - Wortmann
Empty weight - 794 lbs.
Payload - 485 lbs
Gross weight - 1257 lbs.
Wing loading - 6.43 lbs./sq. ft.
Structure - fiberglass.

Performance

L/D max - 32 @ 55 mph
Min. sink - 2.4 fps @ 49 mph

(Courtsey Brian Rodgers)

Manufacturer: Grob
Plane Name: Twin II acro G 103A
Country Of Origin: Germany
Designer: Burkhart Grob
No. of Seats: 2
No. Built: 549

Performance
L/DMax - 35 105 kph /56 kt / 65 mph
MinSink - 0.75 m/s / 2.45 fps / 1.45 kt

The G-103 A Twin II was the successor of the Twin Astir with a nose wheel and a fixed six-inch main gear fitted behind the center of gravity in a fairing. The main wheel is equipped with a hydraulic brake. Modified ailerons produce a substantially improved roll response. Approach control is by top surface Schemmpp-Hirth type airbrakes. The Twin II won the world Out & Return record for two-seat sailplanes (1000.88 km/ 621.92 miles) flown by Tom Knauff of the U.S. The Twin II Acro is similar to the earlier model, but with strengthened mainspar caps and steel control pushrods which permit greater aerobatic performance. The Royal Air Force acquired 100 Acros (known as the Viking T. MK.1) for its air cadet training program. The G-103 has a FAA approved modification kit for all-hand control for handicapped operation.
(Courtsey Sailplane Directory)