Aircraft Photo of VH-GCV | Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus | Gliding Club of Victoria | AirHistory.net #38132
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:VH-GCV
Aircraft Original Type:Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus
Aircraft Generic Type:Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus
Aircraft Version:Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus
C/n (msn):26
Operator Titles:Gliding Club of Victoria
Location
City / Airport:BenallaMap
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YBLA   IATA: BLN   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:9 April 2007
Photo by:Phil Vabre
Photo ID: 38132
Photo Comment

This appropriately-registered Duo Discus is operated by the Gliding Club of Victoria at the State Gliding Centre, Benalla. It's capable of a glide ratio of 1:45. No, it's not a taildragger - it still has its dolly-wheel for ground manoeuvring attached!

This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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