Perlan 2 Sailplane Construction Photos

Thanks to Windward Performance for providing these photos of the Perlan 2 sailplane under construction at their factory in Bend, Oregon. For more information about the Perlan Project, visit their website and watch our video interview with Perlan 2 Chief Designer and Windward Performance founder Greg Cole.

 

The Perlan Project—Bird's eye view of components in shop

 

The Perlan Project—Molds and jigs in shop

 

The Perlan Project—Wing mold

 

The Perlan Project—Wing skins removed from molds

 

The Perlan Project—Fuselage right half in mold

 

The Perlan Project—Fuselage with bulkheads in mold

 

The Perlan Project—Fuselage under construction

 

The Perlan Project—Cockpit under construction