Glaser-Dirks DG-505 Elan Orion, BGA4947 / 5E-229, Faulkes Flying Foundation
Registration: BGA4947
Construction Number: 5E-229
Code Number: KAX
Model Glaser-Dirks DG-505 Elan Orion
Operator: Faulkes Flying Foundation
Airport: Rufforth (X4YR), UK - England
Photographer: Malcolm Clarke
Date Taken: 19/06/2005
Date Submitted: 17/03/2007
A two seater glider with removable winglets allowing both cross country and aerobatic flying. Fitted with computerised instrumentation and GPS navigation, it has a glide ratio of 40, i.e. from one mile high it is capable of gliding for 40 miles.
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