14th Aros Antique Model Sailplane Meet 2009

Under these circumstances, it was decided on Saturday morning to remain at the Weisshornbahn mid-station. With great enthusiasm, the helpful staff at the Weisshornbahn made it possible to set up an impressive display of the models right in the middle of the middle station. However, it turned out that the weather was better than forecast. After lunch at the Brüggerstuba restaurant, we made our way to the Tschuggen launch site. Despite the clouds, there was plenty of lift. It was a familiar sight: the gliders gliding leisurely through the air delighted everyone present. On Sunday morning, it was gray and damp again.

15th Arosa Vintage Glider Model Meet, June 19–20, 2010
. For more information: Alfred Genther, Gumpisbüelstrasse 35, 8600 Dübendorf, Phone 044 821 04 34

Werner Hauenstein, participant in the Arosa competitions, 1937–1948
Fritz Schweri, participant in the Arosa competitions, 1937–1948
Heiri Zimmerli, designer of the “Lerche” plywood glider model, 1947 →

Fortunately, there were some new participants and models on display. Care must be taken to ensure that the requirement for “Swiss plywood construction, true to the original materials and dimensions” is carefully adhered to. This also applies to the authentic wing attachment using rubber rings. When it comes to remote-control components such as rudder linkages, switches, antennas, etc., good solutions are needed: everything should be designed to be as inconspicuous as possible and made with materials from a bygone era. We can only hope that carefully crafted plywood model airplanes will continue to find their way to Arosa. Alfred Genther

Construction plans are available from:
Ms. Viviane Keller
, Stettbachstrasse 5
, 8702 Zollikon
, Phone: 044 391 90 81