Slingsby Petrel

By Chris Williams

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Steve Frquet at Middle Wallop on the occasion of his Petrel’s 1st flight

Steves’ model is from the Chris Williams plan of the 1:3.5 scale 4.95m wingspan of this, possibly the most gorgeous, sailplane Slingsby ever made. Plans and short kit are available from Laser Cut Sailplanes, although Steve made his model the ‘Proper’ way.

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The Petrel in action at White Sheet in July 2008

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Tony Hazlehurst – Slingsby Petrel

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Darren Maple – Slingsby Petrel

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