Albastar Apis

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Apis WR
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Role Ultralight-class sailplane
National originSlovenia
Manufacturer Albastar Ltd
First flight2000
Variants Pipistrel Apis-Bee

The Albastar Apis WR is a single seater sailplane of Slovenian manufacture, the first aircraft created entirely by this manufacturer, Albastar Ltd. [1] An Ultralight Class glider, it has set five world records in this class. [2]

Often confused with the very similar Wezel Apis 2, the two designs are not related. [2]

It is sold by Albastar ready-to-fly or kit-built. [2]

Specifications

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. Albastar Ltd (2012). "Development project of the last decade". Archived from the original on 13 February 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 53. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X