Glasflügel 206
The Glasflügel 206 Hornet is a Standard Class sailplane which was produced in Germany between 1975 and 1979. Of conventional sailplane design with a T-tail, it replaced the Standard Libelle, featuring composite construction throughout. Differences from the earlier aircraft included a redesigned canopy, retractable monowheel landing gear, and provision for 100 kg of water ballast.
An improved version, the Hornet C was produced in 1979, incorporating a new one-piece canopy originally designed for the Mosquito and an increase in water ballast capacity to 170 kg. The wing was also revised, making extensive use of carbon fibre structures to save weight.
