Celair GA-1 Celstar

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GA-1 Celstar
Role Glider
National origin South Africa
Manufacturer Celair (Pty) Limited
Designer Pieter Celliers
First flight1989
StatusProduction completed
Number builtAt least eight

The Celair GA-1 Celstar is a South African mid-wing, single-seat, aerobatic glider that was designed by Pieter Celliers and produced by his company, Celair (Pty) Limited. [1]

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Design and development

The GA-1 was especially intended for flying competitive glider aerobatics and the resulting airframe was designed to Joint Aviation Requirements 22 standards and stressed to 10 g. [1]

The aircraft is made from a combination of fibreglass and aramid. Its 11.2 m (36.7 ft) span wing employs a Wortmann FX-71-L-150/25 airfoil. The ailerons are full-span and mass-balanced. Dive brakes are used for approach control. [1] [2]

At least eight were produced, with two exported to Switzerland and six to the United States. [3]

Operational history

In August 2011 there were two GA-1s registered in the US with the Federal Aviation Administration. US-registered aircraft are in the Experimental - Racing/Exhibition category. [4]

Specifications (GA-1)

Data from Sailplane Directory [1]

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

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References

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