LAK Genesis 2

LAK Genesis 2
Role Standard Class sailplane
National origin Lithuania
Manufacturer Sportinė Aviacija (LAK)
Designer Jim Marske and John Roncz[1][2]
First flight 1994
Number built 27


The Genesis 2 is a Standard Class competition glider that was designed by an American team led by Jerry Mercer and was produced in Lithuania. It is notable in having almost no rear fuselage. However it is not tailless because it has a small all-moving tailplane on top of the fin. The tailplane is mainly a trimmer rather than for longitudinal stability.

Development

During development it was found that carbon rods formed by the 'pultrusion' process could be used to provide a stronger spar. This technique has subsequently been applied to other LAK aircraft. The nosewheel was also made retractable and the wing washout was reduced. The production aircraft with these modifications which flew in 1998 were called 'Genesis 2'. There was a breakdown in relations between the American design group and the manufacturers, and so production was stopped after 27 had been made.

Specifications (Genesis 2)

General characteristics

Performance


References

  1. Activate Media (2006). "Genesis 1 and 2 Group Genesis". Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  2. Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, page 307. BAI Communications, July 1998. ISBN 0-9636409-4-1

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