Radlock Trainer
Hull Experimental Gliding Club · United Kingdom · first flew 1932 · glider
The Radlock Trainer was a single-seat primary glider designed and built by members of the Hull Experimental Gliding Club in the early 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.18 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol wing
- Single exposed seat
- Simple wooden construction
Look for a simple wooden glider with a parasol wing and a single exposed seat.
Specifications
- The Radlock Trainer has a length of 5.18 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.58 m (38 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by J. E. Raddings and W. E. Locke as a basic trainer for the club. It first flew in 1932.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no other versions.
Where you'll see it
It was built for the club's own use.
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