Celair GA-1 Celstar explained

The Celair GA-1 Celstar is a South African mid-wing, single-seat, aerobatic glider that was designed by Pieter Celliers and produced by his company, Celair (Pty) Limited.[1]

Design and development

The GA-1 was especially intended for flying competitive glider aerobatics and the resulting airframe was designed to Joint Aviation Requirements 22 standards and stressed to 10 g.

The aircraft is made from a combination of fibreglass and aramid. Its 11.21NaN1 span wing employs a Wortmann FX-71-L-150/25 airfoil. The ailerons are full-span and mass-balanced. Dive brakes are used for approach control.[2]

At least eight were produced, with two exported to Switzerland and six to the United States.[3]

Operational history

In August 2011 there were two GA-1s registered in the US with the Federal Aviation Administration. US-registered aircraft are in the Experimental - Racing/Exhibition category.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GA-1 Celstar Celair. 10 August 2011. Activate Media. 2006. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120829145622/http://www.sailplanedirectory.com/PlaneDetails.cfm?planeID=116. 29 August 2012.
  2. Web site: The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage. 1 August 2011. Lednicer. David. 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100420012244/http://www.ae.illinois.edu/m-selig/ads/aircraft.html. 20 April 2010. dead.
  3. News: Celstar Export Makes History. 10 August 2011. Staff . December 1990. Flight International.
  4. Web site: Make / Model Inquiry Results. 10 August 2011. Federal Aviation Administration. August 2011.

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