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{{infobox Aircraft
{{infobox Aircraft
|ready = thermal
|ready = thermal
|image = Bocian.jpg
|image = Bocian-1.jpg
|name =SZD-9bis Bocian-1E
|name =SZD-9bis Bocian-1E
|type =Glider
|type =Glider
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[[File:Aerotow2.jpg|thumb|270px|[[Piper J3 Cub|J3]] pulls a Bocian (see ''[[Howto: Do aerotow over the net]]'') ]]
[[File:Aerotow2.jpg|thumb|270px|[[Piper J3 Cub|J3]] pulls a Bocian (see ''[[Howto: Do aerotow over the net]]'') ]]
The '''SZD-9bis Bocian-1E''' is a modified version of the Polish glider or sail-plane SZD-9 Bocian, including straight wing-tips, a two part canopy and shock absorbing gear. It was first produced in 1967.  
The '''SZD-9bis Bocian-1E''' is a modified version of the Polish glider or sail-plane SZD-9 Bocian, including straight wing-tips, a two part canopy and shock absorbing gear. It was first produced in 1967.  
==Handling notes==
Unlike most other glider aircraft in FG, in the bocian "full throttle" equals airbrake fully out and "idle throttle" equals closed airbrakes.
==Specs==
==Specs==
*Crew: 1 pilot
*Crew: 1 pilot
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*Maximum glide ratio: 26
*Maximum glide ratio: 26
*Rate of sink: 0.82 m/s (161 ft/min
*Rate of sink: 0.82 m/s (161 ft/min
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Bocian-1.jpg|SZD-9bis Bocian in flight
Bocian-2.jpg|the cockpit
Bocian-1.jpg|on the ground at its manufacturer's airport
</gallery>


== Aircraft help ==
== Aircraft help ==
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* [[Howto: Do aerotow over the net]]
* [[Howto: Do aerotow over the net]]
* [[Soaring]]
* [[Soaring]]
== External Links ==
[http://szd.com.pl/en/about the former manufacturer's website (SZD Allstar)]
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SZD-9_Bocian wikipedia]


[[Category:Glider aircraft]]
[[Category:Glider aircraft]]

Revision as of 14:44, 2 February 2020

SZD-9bis Bocian-1E
Bocian-1.jpg
Type Glider
Author(s) AJ MacLeod
FDM YASim
Status Development
Download Download the SZD-9bis Bocian-1E aircraft package for the current stable release (2020.3).
J3 pulls a Bocian (see Howto: Do aerotow over the net)

The SZD-9bis Bocian-1E is a modified version of the Polish glider or sail-plane SZD-9 Bocian, including straight wing-tips, a two part canopy and shock absorbing gear. It was first produced in 1967.

Handling notes

Unlike most other glider aircraft in FG, in the bocian "full throttle" equals airbrake fully out and "idle throttle" equals closed airbrakes.

Specs

  • Crew: 1 pilot
  • Capacity: 1 passenger
  • Length: 8.20 m (26 ft 11 in)
  • Wingspan: 17.80 m (58 ft 5 in)
  • Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
  • Wing area: 20.0 m2 (215 ft2)
  • Aspect ratio: 15.8
  • Empty weight: 345 kg (761 lb)
  • Gross weight: 540 kg (1,191 lb)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
  • Maximum glide ratio: 26
  • Rate of sink: 0.82 m/s (161 ft/min

Gallery

Aircraft help

Key Function
Throttle Control airbrakes (full throttle=full airbrakes)
Ctrl+w Place winch 1000m in front of aircraft
W Open winch-hook
w Start winching
Ctrl+o Find aircraft for aerotow (must be within 60m)
o Lock aerotow hook
O Open aerotow hook

Related content

External Links

the former manufacturer's website (SZD Allstar) wikipedia