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1965 Schleicher Ka-6CR PE Rhonsegler C/N 6350Discuss this aircraft in forum |
| Manufacturer: | Schleicher |
| Model: | Ka-6CR PE Rhonsegler Search all Schleicher Ka-6CR PE Rhonsegler |
| Year built: | 1965 |
| Construction Number (C/N): | 6350 |
| Aircraft Type: | Glider |
| Number of Seats: | 1 |
| Number of Engines: | 0 |
| Engine Type: | None |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model: | Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG |
| Registration Number: | N424ES |
| Mode S (ICAO24) Code: | A50AF0 |
| Certification Class: | Standard |
| Certification Issued: | 1998-12-01 |
| Air Worthiness Test: | 1965-05-22 |
| Last Action Taken: | 2007-12-18 |
| Current Status: | Valid |
| Registration Type: | Corporation |
| Owner: | Us Southwest Soaring Museum Inc |
| Address: | Moriarty, NM 87035 United States |
| Region: | Southwestern |
| Jon Clarke, 2006-02-24 00:00:00 | |
| This K6 can be seen taking off in the 1969 US National Championships in the film "The Sun Ship Game" made by Drew Associates. I think this is the sailplane that famously landed in the middle of the town of Marfa in the competition that year. The story is recalled by the pilot (possibly a Mr Shannon) in the film, in conversation with pilots George Moffat (later to become two times world champion) and Gleb Derujinsky (the famous fashion photographer). | |
| Jon Clarke, 2006-05-23 00:00:00 | |
| Apparently the glider was being flown by Chuck Shannon when it landed out in the centre of Marfa during the 1969 US Nationals. | |