New toy,SZD 36A Cobra 15(aviation)

Getting ready for my first flight in the Cobra.

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That's got to be an enjoyable way to see the sights.

Cool glider. What does one of these run? and/or what would a tow cost compared to operating costs of a small unlicensed aircraft? Ive always wanted a Gyrocopter, but gliding looks fun.

Sweet looking set of wings. Enjoy!

Thanks guys, photos aren’t the best as I was preparing myself for the first post maintenance & my first flight in this type so they were rushed.

This is a 73 build Cobra (technically a vintage glider) & very rare in Oz. At our club an aerotow to 2000ft is $45 so it’s very cheap aviation. We operate from RAAF Richmond at the base of the mountains to the west of Sydney in the Hawkesbury valley which is a pretty place to fly around.

Phil

Very nice mate!!! One of the rides I do on the weekends goes past the RAAF base (I'm a kellyville'ian) so I'll make sure to look up as I ride past

SgtBourne wrote in post #16323420
Very nice mate!!! One of the rides I do on the weekends goes past the RAAF base (I'm a kellyville'ian) so I'll make sure to look up as I ride past

Don't be shy mate, call in & have a fly.

Phil

Might look wierd a dude in lycra riding on to the runway

SgtBourne wrote in post #16326050
Might look wierd a dude in lycra riding on to the runway

Mile high club possibility...

. . . nothing like 'unpowered' flight - nice vintage glider !!

Thanks, it's lovely.

Phil

Very pretty and at the other end of the spectrum from your old Herk, Phil. You're going to miss having the galley and the long haul to the Elsan.

wardie wrote in post #16337180
Very pretty and at the other end of the spectrum from your old Herk, Phil. You're going to miss having the galley and the long haul to the Elsan.

You're right there mate, this brings new meaning to snacks & a water bottle. Once I squeeze my 90+ kg in there isn’t much room for much else!

cupra103 wrote in post #16323387
Thanks guys, photos aren’t the best as I was preparing myself for the first post maintenance & my first flight in this type so they were rushed.

This is a 73 build Cobra (technically a vintage glider) & very rare in Oz. At our club an aerotow to 2000ft is $45 so it’s very cheap aviation. We operate from RAAF Richmond at the base of the mountains to the west of Sydney in the Hawkesbury valley which is a pretty place to fly around.

Phil

Cool, thats not bad at all. How long can you glide normally? +- conditions.

StaticMedia wrote in post #16337821
Cool, thats not bad at all. How long can you glide normally? +- conditions.

For it's age this thing is pretty slippery, That first flight was a 2000ft launch with no lift about as it was late in the day & I had a 22min flight. Hopefully this weekend the weather is good I get to do some thermaling in it.