Albastar Apis
Albastar · Slovenia · first flew 2000 · glider
The Albastar Apis WR is a single-seat sailplane of Slovenian manufacture. It was the first aircraft created entirely by Albastar Ltd.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.35 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat ultralight-class sailplane
- Mid-mounted wing
- T-tail, with the tailplane on top of the fin
A small single-seat ultralight sailplane with a span of 13.3 m.
Specifications
- The Albastar Apis has a length of 6.35 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.3 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 220 km/h (137 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Apis first flew in 2000. It belongs to the FAI Ultralight Class and has set five world records in that class.
Variants
The Apis is often confused with the very similar Wezel Apis 2, though the two designs are not related.
Where you'll see it
It is sold by Albastar ready-to-fly or kit-built.
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