BRYAN (SCHREDER) HP-18

Plane & Pilot

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The HP-18 is an improved competition sailplane, designed for high stress (12 Gs) and based on a larger version of the RS-15.
It features a revamped, longer fuselage specifically modified to reduce drag.
Key refinements include improved gap seals, redesigned wingtips, a removable tailwheel, and overall enhanced aerodynamics.

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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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