Zögling

Zögling
R.R.G. Zögling (PH-77) with a cockpit fairing fitted
Role Glider
National origin Germany
Designer Alexander Lippisch
First flight 1926
Introduction 1926
Status No longer in production



The Zögling (English: pupil) is a German high-wing, cable-braced, single seat primary glider that was designed by Alexander Lippisch in 1926 and produced with many variations by a variety of manufacturers.[1]

Design and development

The Zögling was designed to be a training glider for basic flight training. The usual launch method was by bungee cord from a sloped hill. Because training was conducted solely by solo flight the aircraft had to be very easy to fly and also easy to repair.[1]

The high-wing design uses a kingpost and cable bracing. The primary structure of the glider is of wood, with the wings, tail surfaces and inverted "V" kingpost all finished in doped aircraft fabric covering. The pilot sits on a simple seat in the open air, without a windshield.[1]

Variants

D.D. Zögling
RRG-1 Zögling
DFS Zögling 33
DFS Zögling 1
Lippisch Zögling
Teichfuss L.T.30

Aircraft on display

Specifications (Zögling)

Data from The Virtual Aviation Museum[1]

General characteristics

See also

Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
Related lists

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 The Virtual Aviation Museum (n.d.). "Stamer Lippisch Zögling". Retrieved 14 May 2011.
  2. National Soaring Museum (2011). "Sailplanes in Our Collection". Retrieved 14 May 2011.
  3. US Southwest Soaring Museum (2010). "Sailplanes, Hang Gliders & Motor Gliders". Retrieved 26 May 2011.

External links

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