![]() ![]() If you’ve ever spent time around gliders you may have seen a wide variety of motorised sailplanes, but if you haven’t we have listed the types below for you. Also called a motor glider or e-soarer, this aircraft type is essentially a standard glider design with a motor added. Typically most motor gliders are 2 seaters, rather than 4 seaters found in airplanes like Cessna’s, so this keeps flying fees even lower. Having the ability to switch the engine off and start soaring can help keep your flying costs down. Fly in a proven, certified airframe with. Once you have had enough fun you can then safely restart your engine inflight and fly back to your airfield. Reasons hands down to fly a motorglider rather than a light sport aircraft (LSA). Motor recommendations for 2.6m 1750g glider. You can then easily switch the engine off at a safe atltitude during your flight and go soaring. No Interest if paid in full in 6 mo on 99+ with PayPal Credit. Add a petrol powered combustion engine to a glider and you now have a motor glider enabling the aircraft to take off under its own power and not have to rely on aerotow, winch launch, auto-tow or even bungee launching to get airborne. SCORPIO Top Quark motor glider ARF R/C kit NIB from Italy/Czech Republic. ![]() Most people can generally tell the difference between powered aircraft and gliders – gliders have long high aspect ratio wings but no engine whilst powered aircraft have a propeller at the front of the fuselage with smaller wing spans. Motor Gliders For Sale Russ & Sky King Soaring Our Latest News Ready to get started Have a question Call Russ at (602) 622-2257 or email him at Russ Hustead is a Certified Flight Instructor Glider (CFIG) and the owner of Sky King Soaring. “ A motor glider is a fixed-wing aircraft that can be flown with or without engine power.” ![]()
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