"Sapientus Icaro" - Smarter than Icarus

About 662 VGS

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The Viking T.Mk1 Conventional Glider as used at 662 VGS is a military version of the Grob G103 Twin II Acro Civilian glider.

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Wingspan: 17.5m

Length:

Empty Weight:

Max AUW: 625Kg

Acceleration Limits: -0g to +3.5g

Max Speed (VNe): 119 knots

Max Speed Rough Air (VFe): 92 knots

Max Winch Launch Speed: 65 knots

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• Munster Van Gelder Winch

As we use conventional gliders we have to get them up inthe air some how, and the method of choice for all of the conventional squadrons is the MVG Winch.

Basically this is a large engine with 6 drums of cables attached to its drive shaft which connect to the glider and pull it forward at up to 65 knots. This allows the glider to become airborne

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• Control Caravan

All flying is co-ordinated from the Control Caravan which is situated at the Launch Point on the Airfield.

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• The 662VGS Tower

We are in a fairly unique position at 662VGS as we are located on a military base and have the use of the old Control Tower.

The Tower is an old Naval Four Storey Tower and is used for accomodation, eating and non flying recreation.

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