Bonomi BS.14 Astore
Aeronautica Bonomi · Italy · first flew 1935 · glider
The Bonomi BS.14 Astore was a two-seat training and aerobatic glider designed and built in Italy in 1935. Only one was constructed.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Hexagonal-section plywood fuselage with the pilot in front of the wing leading edge |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Braced high-wing monoplane with a V-strut each side
- Student seat under the wing in the central pedestal with side and roof windows
- Hexagonal-section plywood fuselage with the pilot in front of the wing leading edge
It is a braced high-wing monoplane, with a straight-tapered wing ending in rounded tips. Each wing half is braced by a faired steel V-strut to the lower fuselage.
Specifications
- The Bonomi BS.14 Astore has a length of 7.53 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.6 m (58 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Camillo Silva designed the Astore, which first flew in 1935. It was a tandem two-seat sailplane intended for training, with the student in the rear underwing position.
Variants
Only one Astore was built. The tail was similar to that of the BS.5 Ballerina.
Where you'll see it
The rear seat could also carry a passenger for pleasure flights at flying events. The Astore was stressed for aerobatics.
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