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Written by Frank Robbert
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Monday, 20 August 2007 |
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Sailplane: Duo Discus
Registration: D-KSFW
Manufactured by: Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH
Home Club/Hangar: Fliegerschule Wasserkuppe
Known Modifications: N/A
Notes: The Duo Discus was conceived as an advanced trainer with good cross country ability. It has a four piece unflapped wing with a modified Discus planform. The fuselage is derived from that of the two-place Janus. Approach control is by top surface airbrakes.
More information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schempp-Hirth_Duo_Discus
http://www.schempp-hirth.com/index.php?id=33&L=1
http://www.sailplanedirectory.com/PlaneDetails.cfm?planeID=93
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Last Updated ( Monday, 20 August 2007 )
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