| Zögling | |
|---|---|
 R.R.G. Zögling (PH-77) with a cockpit fairing fitted | |
| General information | |
| Type | Glider |
| National origin | Germany |
| Designer | |
| Status | No longer in production |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 1926 |
| First flight | 1926 |
TheZögling (English:pupil) is a Germanhigh-wing,cable-braced, single seatprimary glider that was designed byAlexander Lippisch in 1926 and produced with many variations by a variety of manufacturers.[1]
The Zögling was designed to be a training glider for basicflight training. The usual launch method was bybungee cord from a sloped hill. Because training was conducted solely by solo flight the aircraft had to be very easy to fly and also easy to repair.[1]
The high-wing design uses akingpost and cable bracing. The primary structure of the glider is of wood, with the wings, tail surfaces and inverted "V" kingpost all finished in dopedaircraft fabric covering. The pilot sits on a simple seat in the open air, without a windshield.[1]
Data from Planeurs - Zögling[5] and The Virtual Aviation Museum[1]
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