“This isn’t a new generation of jet-powered motor gliders.
It’s just a glider returning to Montricher Airfield (LSTR) after a day of competition and currently draining its water ballast tanks before landing.” — Gilbert Benzonana
Picture of the Day: August 21, 2026
A glider returns home after a day of competition.
Key Takeaways:
- The observed aircraft is a standard glider, not a new generation of jet-powered motor gliders.
- It is returning to Montricher Airfield (LSTR) following a day of competition.
- The glider is draining its water ballast tanks as part of its pre-landing procedure.
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