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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
There are already four planes flying in the Nordic region. Now JS’ agent, Arne Boye-Moller, can add another seven orders to the list – all with the upcoming electric self-start version (JS3 RES). To read more, follow the link below: https://nordicgliding.com/jonker-js3-en-nordisk-salgssucces/ …
Excitement is building as the JS2 Revenant nears completion….The R&D team developed and constructed the prototype in our new state-of-the art R&D facilities. Join us on Facebook this afternoon (Friday 26 March) at 15h30 UTC (16h30 Central European time) for a LIVE virtual “walk around” the JS2. Whatever you do, don’t miss this! Stay tuned&# …
Excitement is building as the JS2 Revenant nears completion….The R&D team developed and constructed the prototype in our new state-of-the art R&D facilities. Join us on Facebook this afternoon (Friday 26 March) at 15h30 UTC (16h30 Central European time) for a LIVE virtual “walk around” the JS2. Whatever you do, don’t miss this! Stay tuned&# …
The JS2 Revenant, a high-performance, versatile, easy-to-fly self launcher! The name Revenant was inspired from the French verb Revenir, meaning “to return”. The JS1-C is now making a return with an amazing powerful self-launching system! Only 4 hours to go before our LIVE virtual “walk around” 15h30 UTC! See you there!! …
The maiden flight of any new product is such an amazing and exciting occasion. Imagine the rewarding feeling if everybody involved can be in the cockpit for that first take off… that ultimate moment for the design team. It was a bold step, but JS evaluated the risks and decided that the time was right to share these emotions real time with th …
Despite the threat of Covid, South African and various overseas pilots were keen to compete in our annual national gliding competition. It was not until the eleventh hour, that the international Covid-challenges were trumped, and six international visitors made their way to Welkom. Welkom airfield South African December holidays in …
The JS design team was thrilled when Idaflieg approached them to test the JS3’s performance during their 2020 Summer camp. Oftentimes, a manufacturer would be nervous at the idea that their glider’s published performance data may come up for scrutinizing and may even refuse to approve such a request at all, yet we see the importance of …
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