Schnädelbach-Berner 1909 Flugmaschine

The first Flugmaschine in Sachsen, Germany, in 1909. It was a mixed version of a Schwingenflieger and a Gleitflieger, as the wings could flap but there were also two (tandem) wings fitted above the open fuselage. The elevator in the front was an ‘all-flying’ construction and the rudder is at the back. Total wing area is 40,10 square meter. The engine of 10 hp (due to be upgraded to 25 hp) drove the propeller at the front of the fuselage. Total weight (empty) of the machine is 335 kg, span is 9 meter and length 7 meter. Height is 2,20 meter.

There are contradictory accounts as to its flying success.

Schmitt Monoplane / Biplane

Designed by Etienne Dormoy and brought from France to the USA by Maximilian Schmid, this fully monocoque fuselage design was first of its kind in USA. Built for competitions, it won the $1,000 NY Times Race on 4 July 1914 at Governor’s Island NY (piloted by Harold Kantner), as well as several more subsequent races.

It was then converted into a biplane with a 100hp LeRhône for military trials at North Island, San Diego. It and three other entrants were rejected for not meeting certain requirements specified by the Army.

Monoplane
Engine: 50hp LeRhône
Speed: 70 mph
Seats: 1

Schmid Hanggliders Falke

Falke 5

The Falke 5 is a 1981 hang glider.

Falke 5
Wing area: 16.7 m²
Wing span: 10.2 m
Aspect ratio: 6.2
Hang glider weight: 25 kg
Minimum pilot weight: 60 kg
Maximum pilot weight: 100 kg
Minimum speed: 28 km/h
Maximum speed: 80 km/h
Max glide ratio (L/H): 9.5
Minimum sink rate: 1 m/s
Packed length: 5.6 m
Packed length short: 3.9 m
Nose angle: 127°

Schmidtler Enduro

Enduro

In 1998 Schmidtler was concentrating on trike production over hang gliders. The Enduro was flown mainly Air Creation wings.

The Enduro XC is a faired-in version for cross country flying.

Enduro XC

Enduro
Empty weight: 155 kg
Wing span: 10 m
Wing area: 14 sq.m
Fuel capacity: 64 lt
Certification: Vz
Engine: Rotax 582, 65 hp
MAUW: 400 kg
Seats: 2
Max speed: 100 kph
Cruise speed: 65-95 kph
Minimum speed: 55 kph
Climb rate: 5 m/s
Fuel consumption: 10 lt/hr
Price (1998):

Enduro XC
Empty weight: 165 kg
Wing span: 10 m
Wing area: 14 sq.m
Fuel capacity: 64 lt
Certification: Vz
Engine: Rotax 582, 65 hp
MAUW: 400 kg
Seats: 2
Max speed: 100 kph
Cruise speed: 65-95 kph
Minimum speed: 55 kph
Climb rate: 5 m/s
Fuel consumption: 10 lt/hr