Schreder HP-19

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HP-19
Role Glider
National origin United States
Designer Richard Schreder
First flight 1981
Introduction 1981
Number built one

The Schreder HP-19 is an American, high-wing, T-tail, single seat glider designed by Richard Schreder.[1][2]

Design and development[edit]

The HP-19 was another Schreder design for the FAI 15 Metre Class. The HP-19 drawings were just complete when the designer lost interest in development and turned his attention to the HP-21 instead. The sole example of the HP-19 was built by Henry Preiss in Schreder's workshop in Bryan, Ohio and first flew in 1981.[1][2][3]

The HP-19 is built from metal and fiberglass and features carbon fiber spar caps, along with foam ribs. The wing is straight, tapered and has winglets, along with the trademark Schreder 90° flaps. The airfoil is a Schreder modification of a Wortmann section. 200 lb (91 kg) of water ballast can be carried. The landing gear is a retractable monowheel.[1][2]

Variants[edit]

HP-19C
The sole example of the HP-19 is registered as an HP-19C.[3]

Specifications (HP-19)[edit]

Data from Sailplane Directory and Soaring[1][2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 49 ft 3 in (15 m)
  • Wing area: 113 sq ft (10.5 m2)
  • Aspect ratio: 21.4
  • Airfoil: Schreder modification of a Wortmann section
  • Empty weight: 470 lb (213 kg)
  • Gross weight: 970 lb (440 kg) includes 200 lbs (91 kg) or water ballast

Performance

  • Maximum glide ratio: 42:1 at 50 mph (80 km/h)
  • Rate of sink: 96 ft/min (0.49 m/s) at 40 mph (64 km/h)
  • Wing loading: 8.58 lb/sq ft (41.9 kg/m2)

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Activate Media (2006). "HP-19 HP Aircraft, LLC". Archived from the original on May 2, 2002. Retrieved April 19, 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d Said, Bob: 1983 Sailplane Directory, Soaring Magazine, page 24. Soaring Society of America, November 1983. USPS 499-920
  3. ^ a b Federal Aviation Administration (April 2011). "Make / Model Inquiry Results". Retrieved April 19, 2011.