This Scheibe SF-28A Tandem Falke Motorglider is available for sale in Poplar Grove, Illinois
Contact Dave McConeghey
email: mcconeghey@gmail.com
Phone 316-733-8777 Cell 316-409-9624
1507 W. Browning Ct., Andover, KS 67002-7508
| Manufacturer: | Scheibe, Germany |
| Year of Manufacture: | 1982, Serial Number 57118 |
| Current Registration: | United States N500MC |
| FAA Category/Class: | Glider w/accessory powerplant(motorglider) |
| FAA Airworthiness Certificate: | Experimental |
| Cockpit Style: | two-place tandem |
| Engine: | 65 hp Limbach 1700EA engine with electric starter, battery and generator. (Volkswagon Conversion. Certified engine in Europe) |
| Landing Gear: | Fixed Single Wheel Main Gear with Tailwheel and Outriggers |
| Wings: |
Mid wing; Wingspan 16.28 m./ 53.4 ft. Area 18.49 sq. m. / 199 sq.ft. Aspect ratio 14.5 |
| Empty Weight: | Approximately 410 kg. / 903 lbs. |
| Maximum Gross Weight: | 610 kg. / 1,344 lbs. |
| Wing loading: | 32.99 kg. / sq. m. / 6.75 lb. / sq. ft. |
| Fuel/capacity: | 100LL Avgas recommended, xx U.S. gallons |
| Propeller: | Hoffman 3 position Climb - Cruise - Feather |
| Glide ratio: | L/D max. 26 85 kph / 46 kt / 53 mph with engine off |
| Minimum sink: | 0.90 m/s / 2.95 fps / 1.75 kt at 69 kph / 37 kt / 43 mph |
| Aircraft construction: | steel-tube/ fabric fuselage, wood/ fabric wings and tail. |
| Uses: | Self-Launching Sailplane, great for cross-country flights |
| Cruising Speed: | xx Kts |
| Range: | xx nautical miles |
| Number Built: | 80 |
| Number in the U.S.: | 3 |
| Records: | "In 1973, SF-28A’s took the first four places in the two-place class of the international motorglider contest at Burg Feuerstein in Germany." This Quote, the dimensions and performance are from http://www.sailplanedirectory.com/scheibe.htm |
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Motorglider Delivery, Flight Training and Glider Self-Launch Endorsement available
Contact Dave McConeghey
Phone 316-733-8777 Cell 316-409-9624
Email: mcconeghey@gmail.com
1507 W. Browning Ct., Andover, KS 67002-7508
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