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Coaljet: All open class sailplanes require extra attention during landing. That said, the Stemme has a demonstrated crosswind component of 15kts, which is comparable to most light aircraft. You just have to stay on your toes. As for spoilers, yes, they are very effective. They are best used by making small adjustments during the approach to control glide path, then holding them partially extended (without changes) during the flare to touchdown, then fully deploying on the roll-out.
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Is it a tricky plane to handle on crosswind approaches? I bet the spoilers come in real handy when it just wants to float and float over the runway.
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Here in the US, maintenance is readily available. The Rotax powerplant is well supported and the airframe is much like other carbon fiber open class ships. Since I primarily use the engine for takeoff, I will go a lifetime before TBO.
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How about expenses? I know aviation is expensive but is the Stemme really expensive to unkeep and stuff? Because I'm saving up for a glider at the moment.
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On this particular trip, I flew 1,600nm and burned one gallon of gas. It is a dream to fly and a dream to own. I've owned at least one since 1990 and am grateful for the convenient cross country soaring it has afforded me.
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The Stemme S10 is a phenomenal plane. Cruises at 120 kts under power, soars with a glide ratio of 51:1 and can switch between powered and soaring flight in four seconds. Minimum sink: 112 fpm. The drivetrain is fixed and only the nosecone moves to reconfigure.
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Nice one!
BTW, can you give some flight characteristics of the Stemme? Is it hard to fly and maintain?
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Here in the US, maintenance is readily available. The Rotax powerplant is well supported and the airframe is much like other carbon fiber open class ships. Since I primarily use the engine for takeoff, I will go a lifetime before TBO.
DigitalJetPilot 2 years ago