What happens when one of the world’s best glider pilots takes the controls of the JS5 Rey for the very first time?

IGC World Ranking No. 1 Stefan Langer shares his first impressions of our 24.2 m Open Class glider — and gives an independent pilot’s perspective on its handling, performance and flying characteristics.

🎥 In this video, Stefan joins Uys Jonker for a closer look at the JS5 Rey, including the story behind its Solo self-launch system.

Then it’s time to fly! From a powerful self-launch to roll rate tests, airbrake performance and landing, Stefan puts the Rey through its paces.

And perhaps the most interesting question of all: How does a 24.2 m wingspan really feel in the hands of a world-class pilot?

A big thank you to Stefan for sharing his experience and first impressions!

👉 Watch the full video here:

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