The Schempp-Hirth iconic tool with an extra pin to dismantle the wingtip.

The Schempp-Hirth iconic tool with an extra pin to dismantle the wingtip and an extra tool for the ballast plugs.

This tool allows you to assemble Discus-2c, Ventus-2c and Ventus-3 wing extensions.

This pair of leg springs is used for the Arcus, Duo Discus xL and Ventus-2cx.

Each spring is 101,5 mm long and 21 mm large.

This 200N gas strut is in the airbrake box. It connects the airbrake rod to the actuating lever of the trailing edge flap for the Duo Discus X and xL as well as the Nimbus-3D, -4 and -4D.

An older version used a gas spring from the company Hahn, you can use this one instead.

This 150N gas strut is used for the Mini-Nimbus airbreaks.

 

These washers are 14x9,8x0,5 mm.

They are made for the wing bolt that have a 10 mm diameter. This includes the wing extension bolt of all Arcus, all Duo Discus, the Nimbus-3, -3D, -4 and -4D, the Janus, the Discus-b, the Discus-2a and -2b and the Ventus c. It is also the case for the winglet bolt of the Discus, the Standard Cirrus, the Ventus-2a and the Ventus-2b.

These washers internal diameter is 9,8 mm. They are a bit smaller than the pin in order to stay in place when installed.

They are sold in a kit of 4.

These springs are used for the water dump system on the Mini-Nimbus, Duo Discus, Ventus-2c and Ventus 3.

It is 99,5 mm long and the diameter of the coiled is 15 mm. The steel wire diameter is 1,5 mm.

This wingtip wheel is designed for the Arcus. It is aerodynamic but high enough and resistant to drive on the ground.

The item is 236 x 116 x 69 mm and the screws are 165 mm apart.

It sold by the unit and the screws are provided.

 

 

The Lindner system offers a great compromise between aerodynamic and ease of handling on the ground.

This wingtip wheel is designed for the Duo Discus and the Discus-2c. To install these wheels, your glider need to have the adapted fixation system.

The support, with the wheel, is 211 X 60 x 100 mm and has two holes for screws, that are 165 mm apart.

It is sold by the unit and the screws are included.

 

This wingtip wheel is made for the Ventus-2c.

This system is aerodynamic and compact (212 x 95 x 59 mm). In addition it is weighting only 200 g.

It is sold by the unit.

You can to fix it with screws that are included. Look at look wing tip, the holes are 165 mm apart.

This flexible rubber boot is 63 x 39x 39 mm with a 10 mm and a 25 mm opening.

It is surrounding the ballast rod on the wing root of the Discus b, Ventus-2 (SN < 561), Discus-2a and Discus-2b (SN< 234) which have been produced before June 2009. However, some of these gliders might have been retrofitted with the newer system. You can see on the suggested product the other bellow.

It is used for the ballast system of the Nimbus-3, -3D, -4 and -4D. For the Nimbus, the bellow may need to be adapted by cutting the larger end.

It is also used as a sealing around the brake line when crossing the wheel box in all single seaters.

 

This perspex disc is made for Arcus, all Duo Discus, Ventus-3, Discus-2b, -2c, Discus b and cs.

However, some gliders have more than one perspex disc and they can be different. Please look at the diameter and model you need.

Its diameter is 78,3 mm and the central hole is 5 mm.

This sealing lid is for the Arcus edition 2020.

It is equipped of a non-return valve.

This sealing is made for the Ventus-3 sealing caps.

Its diameter is 26 mm and the sealing is 4,0mm thick.

This sealing cap is made for the Ventus-3 outer wing.

The plug used for the inner wing is different. You can find it below in the suggested items.

Please note that the first seven Ventus-3 are equipped with a different system.

This sealing cap is made for the Ventus-3 inner wing.

The plug used for the outer wing is different. You can find it below in the suggested items.

Please note that the first seven Ventus-3 are equipped with a different system.

This safety ring-spring steel, DIN471, size 8 is used to secure the Lindner wingtip wheel axle.

These roll pins are used to secure the aileron.

Dimension: 2 x 10 mm

DIN 1481 / ISO 8752

This perspex disc is made for the Ventus-2a.

Its diameter is 53,5 mm and the central hole is 5 mm.

This plexi cover is made for the Janus, the Ventus b and some Ventus-2. It is used in the TN 349-42 / 825-57.

Its diameter is 53,5 mm and the central hole is 5 mm. The locking device is 100mm long.

 

These bug-wipers blades are adapted for all the Ventus-3 variants and the Arcus Edition 2020 with garage for bug-wipers.

The simple and proven solution for your bug wriper.

With its integrated damping system, it offers a smooth-run.

It is delivered with:

• 2 pieces BWS crank handles
• Mounting plate
• Installation kit
• Installation and operating manuals

You can find spare parts and related item below.

This system is fast, reliable and easy to install in your glider. 

The main features are:

• Short cleaning time of approx. 15 seconds per wing (even at high speeds).
• Simultaneous cleaning with both bug wipers possible.
• Three safety features: rope tension sensor, slip clutch and automatic shutdown on overload.
• Tear-resistant Dyneema line (retrieval line).
• Span adjustment (optional, please contact us).
• It is sold here with the mounting type 1, the most versatil one, but a large variety of plates are available for easy and flexible installation.

It is delivered with:

• 2 x BWS electric winches in the box
• 2 x mounting plate no. 1 - Suitable for almost all aircraft and installation positions. Special mounting slides (e.g. for Arcus) are also available.
• Double switch for instrument panel mounting
• Installation kit single seater
• Installation and operating manual

You can find spare parts, other mounting plates and related items below.

This system is fast, reliable and easy to install in your glider. 

The main features are:

• Short cleaning time of approx. 15 seconds per wing (even at high speeds).
• Simultaneous cleaning with both bug wipers possible.
• Three safety features: rope tension sensor, slip clutch and automatic shutdown on overload.
• Tear-resistant Dyneema line (retrieval line).
• Span adjustment (optionnal, please contact us).
• It is sold here with the mounting type 1, the most versatil one. However, if you want to install the winch near the feet of the backseat pilot, you may want to look also to the mounting plate Nr. 3 and Nr. 4.

It is delivered with:

• 2 x BWS electric winches in the box
• 2 x mounting plate no. 1
• 2 x Double switch for instrument panel mounting
• Installation kit double seater
• Installation and operating manuals

You can find spare parts, other mounting plates and related items below.

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 springs are uses for the BWS flexiwiper. 

We sell them as a pair to replace the top and bottom springs of one Flexiwiper.

This O-ring  Ø32 x Ø3 is used for the water dump valve of several gliders:

• the Duo Discus x and xL,
• all the Arcus,
• some Discus-2c (the system has been upgraded in 2005),
• the Ventus-2cx and the Ventus-2cxa for the inner wing dump system not the outer wing.

This skid is 164 x 48 x 36 mm is used for the Discus-2a, -2b and 2-c.

Double face tape is already fixed on the skid to instal it easily.

This drive funnel is used on almost all Schempp-Hirth gliders except the Nimbus-4 and the Ventus-3.

Two lock nuts M 6-8, DIN 985 and a lock nut M6 TRELOC, DIN 439 are included. However, your glider has a specific set of distance washer that are not provided. Please before disassemble the funnel make sure you know which washer go where.

On the Ventus-2 and Discus-2c, you may also need a set of screws that can be baught as an option.

This skid is 194 x 47 x 37 mm and is used for all Duo Discus.

Double face tape is already fixed on the skid to make it easy to instal.

This skid is 164 x 48 x 36 mm is used for the Discus-2a, -2b and 2-c.

Double face tape is already fixed on the skid to instal it easily.

This skid is 121 x 35 x 28,5 mm and is used for Discus a, Discus b, Ventus b, Ventus c and all the Ventus-2.

Double face tape is already fixed on the skid to instal it easily.

This rubber ring is Ø80 x Ø10 and it is the tire of the wing wheel Lindner of the Arcus.

This wingtip wheel is 84 x 84 x 11 mm rim with a 60 x 10 O-Ring NBR70 tyre. It made for the Lindner system wingtip wheels of the Duo Discus, Discus-2c and the Ventus.

It is sold by the unit.

 

This gummi ring is Ø60 x Ø10 and  is the tire of the wing wheel Lindner of the Duo Discus, Discus and the Ventus.

It is sold by the unit.

 

These washers are used to adapt the distance of the wing to the fuselage. The kit contains eight 0,5 mm thick washers and four 0,8 mm thick washers.

They fit a 18 mm wing bolt. That includes the front and back bolts at the wing root of the double seaters.

These washers internal diameter is 17,8 mm. They are a bit smaller than the pin in order to stay in place when installed.

These washers are used to adapt the distance of the wing to the fuselage. The kit contains eight 0,5 mm thick washers and four 0,8 mm thick washers.

They fit a 14 mm wing bolt. That includes the front and back bolts at the wing root of almost all the single seaters as well as the wing extention bolt of the Discus-2c, Ventus-2c and Ventus-3 and some winglet bolts.

These washers internal diameter is 13,8 mm. They are a bit smaller than the pin in order to stay in place when installed.

This rubber boot is surrounding the water ballast control rod to avoid the water leaking through. It is used in several Schempp-Hirth gliders including the Nimbus-2, Ventus, Ventus-2c, Discus-2c, Duo Discus and the Arcus.

It is 125 x 22 x 22 mm with a 7 mm and a 16 mm opening.

Over the years, other bellows and different combinations have been used. You can find them underneath this description, in the "suggested products", if you want to compare them with the model that you wish to replace.