I am 90 kg (200 lbs). Can I fly the Silent in the FAI-DU Class for record attempts?
The FAI-DU Class dictates a flight weight of no more than 220kg (485 lbs). The empty weight of a 12.0m Silent Club pure glider is 135kg (298 lbs) if kept simple (minimum instruments, no polyurethane paint, etc). This leaves 85kg (187 lbs) for pilot and flight gear. With the introduction of the Silent 2 and Silent 2 TARGA with their better glide ratios, attempting FAI-DU records with a Silent Club no longer makes a lot of sense. The 13.0 meter Silent 2 and 13.3 meter Silent 2 TARGA pure gliders have the additional advantage of lighter carbon wings allowing slightly more weight for the pilot and flight gear. The TARGA does have a slightly higher weight due to the retractable landing gear. Some additional weight savings can be attained on a custom basis – feel free to contact us if absolute minimum weight is required.
The FAI-DU Class dictates a flight weight of no more than 220kg (485 lbs). With the introduction of the Silent 2 and Silent 2 TARGA with their better glide ratios, attempting FAI-DU records with a Silent Club no longer makes a lot of sense. The 13.0 meter Silent 2 and 13.3 meter Silent 2 TARGA pure gliders have the additional advantage of lighter carbon wings allowing slightly more weight for the pilot and flight gear. The Silent 2 TARGA does have a slightly higher weight due to the retractable landing gear. Some additional weight savings can be attained on a custom basis – feel free to contact us if absolute minimum weight is required.
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- The published empty weight of the self-launch Silent Club is 175 kg (386 lbs). I assume that this is without options such as the tip-up canopy and steerable tailwheel?
- The published empty weight of the self-launch Silent Club is 170 kg (375 lbs). I assume that this is without options such as the tip-up canopy and steerable tailwheel?
- I am 90 kg (200 lbs). Can I fly the Silent in the FAI-DU Class for record attempts?
