Several members of the Club have acquired a vintage German Schleicher Ka8 Sailplane that was due to be christened Saturday by the club members. With the temperatures being slightly colder than ideal we were not expecting much if any lift to stay aloft after being towed up. Because it is a single place design there is no dual instruction to be checked out, only a good detailed briefing by another pilot who has flown the same type glider. Sporting high aspect ratio long wooden wings at over 50 feet, connected to a fuselage built of trussed 4130 steel tubing, covered in Dacron fabric, the Ka8 is definitely a classic design with a vintage look.
