Blanix Team
Country
Austria
Size
2 Aircraft
Base
Aigen im Ennstal Airstrip
The Blanix team is widely recognized as a top glider formation aerobatic team. They showcase their skills in two LET L-13 two-seater trainer gliders fitted with wing-tip smoke generators. Boasting a lineup of five seasoned pilots, the team graces numerous events across Europe annually with their breathtaking displays.
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LET L-13 Blanik
The L-13 Blaník is a two-seater trainer glider produced by Let Kunovice since 1956. It is the most numerous and widely used glider in the world. In the United States Air Force Academy service, it is designated TG-10C and was used for basic flight training up to 2012. The fuselage is of semi-monocoque construction employing longerons and bulkheads, with an ovoid cross-section. The cockpit is covered with a two-part acrylic glass canopy. Trapezoidal single-taper wings with forwarding (negative) sweep, single-spar, all-metal construction. Metal ‘salmon’ tips. Flaps and ailerons have a metal frame and are covered in fabric. Metal DFS type spoilers on the upper and lower wing surfaces. The horizontal tail surfaces fold up parallel to the fin for transportation and storage. The elevator and rudder are metal frames covered in fabric. The main single-wheel landing gear is sprung with an oleo-pneumatic shock absorber. When retracted, it still protrudes enough outside so there is little or no damage even if the wheel is accidentally left in the raised position for landing.
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