For sale: SHP-18W

Built by Udo Rumpf and tested by tested by Dick Johnson (Soaring July 2003). Glider will be available after the 2004 15 meter Nationalss (end of May) Reason for the sale, an other attempt at building a glider with still better performance.

2003 US Seniors Constest Results

Instrument Panel:
Dittel Radio, Cambridge L Nav, GPS Nav 20, Slave Vario. Compaq Aero 1530 & Glide Navigator II. Borgelt B40 Vario Replacement cost $ 5900.00 US

Schreder Trailer all set-up for fast and efficient assembly.( New Tires 10000 miles as of August 2003) Reinforced hitch beam. Glider assembles on door which is adjusted with 2 jacks (similar to the track on a Cobra trailer) Winglets store in mounting jig in trailer. Glider is self securing when door is closed. Third Wheel is a clamped affair. No lifting required as in some cases with rotating third wheel. Storage compartment has a protective box for storage. Value $3900.00 US.

SHP-18W ET Registration C-FTRV $19,500.00 US
It features a modern airfoil and competitive performance in the 15 meter class. Complete Mylar sealed ready for racing. Forward hinge canopy, Ergonomic layout, seat is adjustable for and aft,as well as pitch. Seat belts are Schroth, a idem. A fifth hard point is installed for five point harness. Presently four point harness in use. Gilder will accommodate Pilots up to 6 ft 2" max 225 lb normal built. Aileron quick hook up (Hotellier ball fittings idem). All Pins are self securing ( no fiddling with safety pins) Flaps auto hook up. Tail auto hook-up with integral taper pin extractor. No tools required for assembly of glider. Integral nose and ball vent, conventional control stick, trigger trim with over ride,(similar to DG Gliders). 2 batteries 200 lb water ballast, Wing loading can be 9.5 lb/ft/sq. with centre tank up to 10.5 lb/ft/sq. Instrument panel removes in seconds for ease of maintenance. Toast Hook retracts with landing gear. Hydraulic disk break. Tow out gear ( tail dolly, tow bar, wing wheel) Glider as of August 2003 has ~200 hours since complete rebuilt. Glider Has been tested up to 140kt indicated airspeed at. Also tested for spin recovery after 1.5 turns. Events have been recorded on logger.

One Person assembly dolly with lateral adjustment used $700.00 US new $945.00 (a must for ease and efficient assembly in about 15-20 minutes.)

Complete package price $25,000 US (a $2,880 US discount!)

Contact Udo by email urumpf@reach.net or phone 613-475-4009