EEL ULF 1
Entwicklung und Erprobung von Leichtflugzeugen · Germany · first flew 1977 · glider
The EEL ULF 1 is a West German high-wing, single-seat, foot-launched microlift glider designed by Dieter Reich. It was supplied as plans for amateur construction.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.55 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Cantilever high wing of 10.4 m span
- Foot-launched, with the pilot suspended on a shoulder harness
- Fixed skid undercarriage and a ballistic parachute
Look for a light high-wing glider of spruce, plywood and balsa that can be foot-launched from slopes of at least 15 degrees.
Specifications
- The EEL ULF 1 has a length of 5.55 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.4 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 80 km/h (50 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in November 1977 and was first shown at the 3rd International Hang Glider Meet at the Wasserkuppe in August 1978. The prototype was built by Reich's partner at EEL, Heiner Neumann.
Variants
It has full three-axis controls, spoilers on the wing top surface and an optional Plexiglas canopy.
Where you'll see it
The ULF 1 was approved in West Germany in July 1980 and in Australia in 1983. More than 40 have been completed and flown, and the longest flight is six hours and 140 km.
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