National Soaring Museum - DFS Olympia Meise Sailplane
Bill Maloney
10/24/2009

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01 DFS Olympia Meise Sailplane 02 DFS Olympia Meise Sailplane 03 DFS Olympia Meise Canopy 04 DFS Olympia Meise Sailplane
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05 DFS Olympia Meise Tail

DFS Olympia Meise Sailplane Specifications:

Length: 23 feet 10 inches
Wingspan:
49 feet, 2 inches
Structure:
Wood & Fabric
Wing Area:
165 feet 2
Crew:
1
Weight:
Empty - 450lbs, Max - 595lbs
Wing Loading: 4.09lbs per square foot
Glide Speed: mph
Glide Ratio : 25:1 at 56mph
Rate of Sink: 2.2 feet per second @ 39mph
First Flight : 1938
Cost: $

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