An incomplete list of gliders which were designed In Australia
In an attempt to document all the aircraft which were designed in Australia, I present the following incomplete list of gliders (incomplete, because I'm sure I have not covered all the bases, and plenty of people will have more information than me - which I will gladly add to the list!). So far, the list stands at more than 60 aircraft...
First, some definitions of what this list is intended to cover:
- The gliders on this list must have been designed in Australia, built in Australia, and flown successfully.
- The list does not cover overseas designs which were produced in Australia, unless there was significant redesign or adaptation required.
This is only intended as a list (not a detailed history of each glider). Follow the links in the right hand column (where available) for more information about the glider.
| Image | Manufacturer and Model | Details | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeHavilland Australia DHA-G2 |
First flight: Designer: Description: Six-seat high-wing glider of wooden construction |
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| Schnieder ES-50 Club Two-Seater |
First flight: 1953 Designer: Edmund Schneider Description: Two-seat high-wing glider of wooden construction |
Australian Gliding Museum website | |
| Schnieder ES-52 Kookaburra |
First flight: Designer: Edmund Schneider Description: Two-seat high-wing glider of wooden construction |
Wikipedia article | |
| Schneider ES-59 Arrow |
First flight: Designer: Harry Schneider Description: Single-seat high-wing glider of wooden construction |
1. Wikipedia article | |
| Schnieder ES-60 Boomerang |
First flight: Designer: Harry Schneider Description: Single-seat high-wing glider of wooden construction |
1. Wikipedia article | |
| Schneider ES-65 Platypus |
First flight: 02-Aug-1984 Designer: Edmund Schneider Description: Two-seat (side-by side) high-wing glider of mixed fibreglass and wood construction |
1. Wikipedia Article | |
| Proctor Coogee |
First flight: 1941 Designer: Tom Proctor Description: Single-seat glider of wood construction |
Australian Gliding Museum Website | |