motorglider

In one of my previous articles, Motorglider Endorsement, we discussed the three types of motor gliders and their basic designs. Let’s run through a quick review and discussion of some idiosyncrasies with motor gliders (MG), especially the takeoff and engine malfunction areas.

We will discuss the operational issues a pilot should know while flying the MG. This can be a lengthy discussion, but I will

Where does FAR 61.31 - type rating requirements, additional training, and authorization requirements apply? The High-Performance Self-Launch (HPSL) and the Touring Motor Glider (TMG) series require an endorsement under FAR 61.31 (J) (iii). As we can see, there is a mass difference between an HPSL and a TMG in operating systems, including the retraction or extension of the engine (HPSL) versus the

Here is another short article on motorgliders and the differences between the three types. This article is not intended to be a training manual or syllabus. We will provide some basic information concerning the motorglider. The term “motorglider” is very broad in its application. I hope this provides a little more insight into this subject area.

According to the FAA FAR 1.1, a motorglider is not defined.

Electric sailplanes and combustion engine-powered aircraft represent two different approaches to aviation, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Let's delve into the key aspects differentiating these two technologies.
 

Advantages of Electric Sailplanes

Environmental Impact. Electric sailplanes, being powered by electric motors, produce zero emissions during flight. This environmentally

There’s no doubt about it, there is a growing popularity of gliders with retractable engines.  They come in all sorts, ‘sustainers’ or ‘turbos’, which typically take us towards home with a few hundred feet per minute climb rate through a 2-stroke or jet engine. The other method is the self-launching type, which offers greater independence and convenience than the previous type mentioned.  A massive

The genesis of this article was an email question, sent in by a new XC pilot to an XC program panel where I was a mentor. The writer wanted to know if his club’s new acquisition of a higher performance single place glider might mean that newer XC pilots like him could participate in a Regional contest with a plan for “airport hopping” on tasks and thus avoid the challenge of off-airport landings.

When do you shut down or restart your motor?

Motor gliders are great.  You take all of the problems and complexity of an airplane then you take the problems and complexity of a glider and put them together... I have been flying a Stemme S10vt since 2000 and no complexity was overlooked.

Flying an ASHEB28

A few things to think about, when you shut down you might not be able to get the engine stowed.