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.
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| Type | Glider |
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| Author(s) | AJ MacLeod |
| FDM | YASim |
| Status | Development |
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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
SZD-9bis Bocian in flight
the cockpit
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on the ground at its manufacturer's airport
Aircraft help
| Key | Function |
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| 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 |