Some of numerous LAK17A highlights
-one of the finest design for new 18m class, and also in 15m racing class
-suitable for less experienced pilots who newer use flaps before
-polyurethane paint as standard equipment
-light wings for easy rigging
-automatic conection of all controls at rigging
-two forkes-one tongue spar with two bolts for the simplest rigging and sturdi construction
-very ergonomic and comfortable cockpit (also for your legs), suitable for small till 2m tall pilots
-adjustable back rest with integrated head rest
-safety harness with rotary buckle
-instrument panel lifts together with the canopy for easy access in the cocpit
-low side walls for perfect visibility from the cockpit
-Mecaplex plexy glass for perfect view
-soft controls including handle for retracting the whell because of help of gas spring
-all controls at the right places including cable release
-only one handle for jettison the canopy (without instrument panel of course) on the best possible possition
-big 350x135 main whell tyre with good suspension, equiped with drum or disk brake
-double platted very efective Schempp-Hirth type airbrakes
-gentle low speed characteristic
-basic aerobatics permitted
-the highest wing loading 51kg/m2 with 18m and 55kg/m2 with 15m (like ASW27)
-the highest aspect ratio in 15m and 18m class which is good at all speeds, and give good rool characteristic
-easy filling of water ballast trought 38mm holes on the lower side of wing
-integral water ballast tanks with inner ribs for preventing fast movement of water
-drainage at the root so you can put the wing on the ground before take-off
-8 lt tail ballast tank as standard equipment + tail battery + fixed weight possible for very heavy pilots
-battery storage space in the baggage compartment and in the fin
-easy sealing of wing-fuselage gap
-enough space for the luggage
-70% of carbon fiber, and kevlar in construction
-modern graphilite carbon rods for main spar - result only 80mm high spar on the root
-thin wing section, with very small chord give relatively thick airfoil, which is good for small speed
-adjustable free movements of wing back-forvared on the wing root holes
-delivery time from 3-6 months,
-turbo version available only for additional 9500 EUR
-available very good factory trailer LAK-T5 especialy prepared for this glider
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