A bit more than a week ago, we have successfully test flown the new Ventus' prototype now equipped with the Turbo sustainer engine - and we are very happy with the results.
Friday evening, Schempp-Hirth CEO Tilo Holighaus made the first flight in the SHK owned by the Flying Museum Hahnweide (FMH) after it had been registered again.
Early summer weather offered only few opportunties for gliding in our region, but we were able to use some of them to perform comparison flights with the new Ventus.
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A great sailplane that pleases instantly - the new Ventus flies harmonious, balanced and very agile - that's the best reward for our efforts. We are all very happy today. Thanks to all contributors.
Congratulations to the new World Champions: Matthew Scutter, Australia, Standard Class, on Discus 2a, and Tom Arscott, Great Britain, Club Class on Standard Cirrus.
