Video: Stemme S10/12 Touring Motorglider

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Stemme S10VT and S12 are advanced touring motorgliders, featuring a Rotax 914 turbocharged engine.
  • These aircraft offer impressive performance with a 50:1 glide ratio and an 18,000-foot service ceiling.
  • Capable of day and night VFR, they are designed for versatility in competition and long-distance travel.
  • Their capabilities were highlighted by *Aviation Consumer* magazine editor Larry Anglisano.
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Powered by a Rotax 914 turbocharged engine, the Stemme S10VT and the in-development S12 represent the latest in touring motorglider technology. With a 50:1 glide ratio, 18,000-foot service ceiling, and day and night VFR capability, the aircraft can be used for competition and long distance travel.Aviation Consumermagazine editor Larry Anglisano took a closer look at the aircraft at the Soaring Society of America’s national convention in Greenville, South Carolina.

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