TeST TST-14 Bonus

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TST-14 Bonus
Role Glider and Motor glider
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer TeST Gliders
Introduction2001
StatusIn production
Variants TeST TST-14J BonusJet

The TeST TST-14 Bonus is a Czech high-wing, T-tailed, two-seats-in-tandem glider and motor glider, designed and produced by TeST Gliders. [1] [2] [3]

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Design and development

The TST-14 motor glider was designed for private owner and flying school use and as such features wing tip wheels that allow independent taxiing and take-off. [1] [3]

The TST-14 is constructed from composite materials, with the forward-swept wing a ribless composite sandwich structure. Each wing weighs 40 kg (88 lb) and has a single spar made with a carbon fibre composite flange plate and a polyurethane foam/fibreglass composite web plate. Glidepath control is by upper surface air brakes made from aluminium. The motor glider version is powered by a retractable 50 hp (37 kW) Rotax 503UL two-stroke engine. Extension and retraction of the engine is fully automatic, controlled with two cockpit-mounted buttons and actuated by two electric servo motors. The landing gear consists of dual fuselage-mounted tandem mainwheels and wing tip-mounted wheels. [1] [4] [5]

The aircraft was type certified to the Joint Aviation Authorities JAR 22 standard for gliders on 10 Dec 2001. The TST-14 was not certified in the United States as the company explains, "due to the expense involved". The aircraft can be registered with the US Federal Aviation Administration as a Special Light Sport Aircraft glider or in the Experimental - racing/exhibition category. [2] [5] [6]

Variants

TST-14 Bonus
Pure glider version, with a gross weight of 472.5 kg (1,042 lb) [3]
TST-14M
Main production motor glider version, powered by a 50 hp (37 kW) Rotax 503UL two-stroke powerlant [1]

Specifications (TST-14M)

Data from Sailplane Directory and company website [1] [4] [5]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Activate Media (2006). "TST-14M Bonus TeST, spol. s r.o." Archived from the original on 2 September 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2011.
  2. 1 2 TeST Gliders (n.d.). "TST-14 Bonus" . Retrieved 28 August 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
  3. 1 2 3 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 137. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN   1368-485X
  4. 1 2 TeST Gliders (n.d.). "TST-14 Specifications" . Retrieved 28 August 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
  5. 1 2 3 TeST Gliders (n.d.). "FAQ" . Retrieved 28 August 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
  6. TeST Gliders (10 December 2001). "TST-14 Type Design" . Retrieved 28 August 2011.