PIK 20E The self-launching PIK-20E is similar to the D model, but has a retractable Rotax 501 that takes 15 turns of a manual crank in the cockpit to deploy or retract.

Sep 28, 2009 · NASA’s PIK-20E motor-glider sailplane is seen during a research flight from the Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility (later, the Armstrong Flight Research Center), Edwards, CA, in 1991. The aircraft, designated NASA 803, was built by Eiri-Avion of Finland.

All ground handling equip including two wing stands. Very nice Minden style trailer with tilt for easy assembly. Oxygen tank and MH regulator available. This glider does very well on the OLC and in sports class competition. Glider is still being flown so times are subject to change. $30K or best offer. Kansas.

Feb 10, 2009 · The PIK motorized glider has a manually retractable engine and propeller. The Rotax 503 500cc two-stroke two-cylinder engine produces 43 hp at 6,200 RPM. With double carburetors and resonance exhaust…

May 8, 2019 · One 32 kw (43 hp) Rotax 501 two-cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled engine. Designed and built in Finland, the Pik-20 series of gliders emanated from a design by the University of Technology in Helsinki, design work commencing in 1971. The first of two prototypes flew for the first time on 10 October 1973.

Jun 24, 2019 · PIK-20 sailplane and powered sailplane mainenance and operating instructions are collected in these pages. Here can be found Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Manuals and onther instructions, as well as lists of drawings.

This document is the flight manual for the PIK-20 E self-launching sailplane. It provides technical specifications for the sailplane including its wingspan, length, height, wing area and profiles. It also details the control surfaces and their range of movements.

PIK-20 E Flight Manual approved by the National Board of Aviation, Finland. Inspections, Maintenance, Repairs and Repainting must be accomplished in accordance with EIRI, Eino Riihelä Ky’s PIK-20 E Flight Manual and Service Manual and PIK-20 E Repair Manual.

Aug 8, 2019 · The PIK-20E was a sailplane flown at NASA's Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility (now Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California) between 1981 and 1991. The vehicle, was used as a research vehicle on projects calling for …

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