Spare parts

From wing root to wing tip: The patented joint system adapts to the profile of the glider type during the cleaning process.

At a glance:

• A bug wiper for all types of glider.
• Aerodynamic shape.
• Streamlined, therefore minimum resistance.
• Fiber reinforced plastics with high strength.
• No buckling and no twisting of the components.
• UV-resistant.
• Double guided cleaning fialments: cleans efficiently and glides stably.
• Rests against the profile above and below the wings during the cleaning process.
• Fast mounting.

The BWS Flexiwiper can be retrofitted to almost any glider. For all Schempp-Hirth gliders, the retrival line is routed below the wing. Only this option is available in this shop. Before ordering for another type of glider, you have to consider whether the retrieval line is routed above or below the wing.

The package includes:

• 1 left and 1 right bug wiper inclusive fialments.
• 2 x tilt bracket to fit the fuselage.
• Installation manual.

You can find spare parts and related item below.

The deflection pulley is used to eliminate friction from the Bowden cables (in mosquito cleaner systems) in the event of major directional changes of the cable to enable lower manual force/power consumption and faster cleaning.

This retrieval Line Dyneema is coated and talc-powdered.

The roll contain 25 m.

5 meter cleaning fialment are also provided !

These replacement springs are specifically designed for use with the BWS Flexiwiper system. Each set is sold as a matched pair, for the left and right Flexiwiper unit.

Important compatibility note:
These springs are not compatible with the Ventus-3 or Arcus edition 2020 Garagewipers models. 

This washer is  16 x 2 x 5,5 mm and it is used for the tail wheel. 

This bold is 6h11x28 mm, DIN 1434 / ISO 22341 and galvanized.

It is at the level of the pilot stick both front and back in the Duo Discus and the Nimbus-4D. With time, it can get rusty. 

It is sold here with its splint: 1,6 x 16, DIN 94 / ISO 1234 galvanized.

This threaded rod is M8 and 186mm long.

It is use for the trim of the Duo Discus, Duo Discus xL, Arcus, Nimbus-4D and Nimbus-4DL. The system on the Arcus edition 2020 is different.

This pin is 40 mm long, conforms to DIN 1434 / ISO 22341, has a small head, and does not have an eye.

It is used for the aileron bearing of several gliders, including the Discus-2, Ventus-2, Ventus-3, all Duo Discus and Arcus. Various types of axles and pins are used for each ailerons, so please make sure to carefully check which ones you need.