BRYAN (SCHREDER) HP-18

Plane & Pilot

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 12:00 AM

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Edited By:

Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The HP-18 is an improved competition sailplane, stressed to 12 Gs, and represents a larger evolution of the RS-15.
Its longer fuselage has been revamped specifically to reduce drag, contributing to overall better aerodynamics.
Key refinements include improved gap seals, redesigned wingtips, and a removable tailwheel.

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Intended to be an improved competition sailplane stressed to 12 Gs, the HP-18 is basically a larger version
of the RS-15. Its longer fuselage has been revamped to reduce drag. Refinements to the aircraft include
improved gap seals, redesigned wingtips, a removable tailwheel and overall better aerodynamics.

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