25 März 2022| 141

WIR KOOPERIEREN – DG AVIATION UND JONKER SAILPLANES

The recently established cooperation agreement reflects a shared commitment to delivering high-quality support for JS customers, combining enhanced spare parts availability with expanded maintenance capabilities across Europe. M&D Flugzeugbau, as the EASA Type Certificate holder for JS products, maintains an extensive stock of original spare par …

9 März 2022| 87

Zoran Frenc

“Flying the JS3 is extremely satisfying in every aspect including handling and performance. During the WGC in 2017, I broke a Serbian National record with an average speed of 151 km/h over a 750km flight. The best thing about JS gliders is that it gives you a feeling of safety at all phases of the flight.” …

9 März 2022| 93

Philippe de Pechy

“My first fight in a Jonker glider was in Potchefstroom, January 2018, in a JS1C-21m. This was only a few months before flying the JS1 in the Open Class during the WGC. The airspeed indicator was not working, however, I could still feel the glider extremely well – I immediately knew that I could trust this amazing glider. My favourite feature …

9 März 2022| 93

Rian Monnahan

“My first flight in a JS1B was enough to convince me to buy a Jonker sailplane. My first flight in the 21m convinced me that this was the glider I wanted for long-distance flying. My first flight in the JS3 however surprised me after several hundred hours in the JS1 – It’s a completely different bird. So far, I’ve only been ab …

26 Oktober 2021| 99

Katrin Senne

“My first flight with a JS3 JET was in Tswalu in 2018. I immediately fell in LOVE with this awesome glider and ordered one the same day. I was completely blown away by the nice handling, direct response, and ultimate feeling for the air even at a 60 kg/m 2 wing loading. The comfortable seating position, good visibility, in reach of all the controls, …

26 Oktober 2021| 92

Oscar Goudriaan

“My first flight in the JS3 JET was amazing – but so again is every flight. What I especially like about my JS3 is that it performs really well in strong weather, with no compromise for weak conditions. My biggest achievement in the JS3 so far is flying a 164 km/h average during a 1250 FAI triangle.” …

10 September 2021| 40

JS-MD 3 RES (PURE) TC AWARDED

We are ecstatic to announce that the JS-MD RES (Pure) variant of the JS-MD Single type has been approved by EASA and the TC is awarded!  Thank you to our partner M&D Flugzeugbau and everyone involved in help making this possible!  The next step now is the maiden flight of the JS3 with the RES installed. This might happen sooner than you think …

19 Juli 2021| 39

Schweizer Meisterschaft 2021

It will be hard to argue with the statement that Gliding is one of the most beautiful sports in the world! Unfortunately, it is also a sport that is dependent on the weather and it remains a disappointment if the weather does not want to play along. Gliders on the grid during the Swiss Nationals in Grenchen, Switzerland This was the fate of 36 compet …

19 Juli 2021| 71

Pilots flying JS gliders win the UK Open and 15 Metre Class Nationals

Held at Lasham from 26 th June to 4 th July, the UK Open, 15 Metre and Standard Class Nationals were badly affected by poor flying weather. A complex low-pressure system situated over northern France brought rainy conditions and low cloud bases to the Lasham area in southern England throughout the championships. All classes enjoyed a competition day …

17 Juli 2021| 39

66th Hungarian National Gliding Championship

During the recent Hungarian Nationals, a good six out of eight possible days were flyable. The weather was different every day with mostly cumulus clouds except for one dry day (also the slowest competition day). Beautiful cloud display greeting participants during the Hungarian Nationals During recent years most top Hungarian pilots have switched t …

3 Mai 2021| 61

FAI SGP – Series X France 2021

The FAI SGP de France, taking place at Rion-des-Landes Aerodrome in Nouvelle Aquitaine, has started yesterday with the typical excitement associated with the Grand Prix format of racing. Most of the France national team members are participating in this great event, including the current 18m female World Champion and Vice-Champion,  Mélanie Gad …

8 April 2021| 80

JS2 Revenant Maiden Flight

“The best glider I have ever flown” – Uys Jonker Jonker Sailplanes has completed the development of their most advanced glider designed to date – the JS2 Revenant.  Uys Jonker, JS’s CEO, had the privilege to undertake the maiden test flight on 26 March 2021, while the marketing team broadcasted the event live across the globe …

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