gains over comparable standard class gliders. The FVA-27 is a canard glider constructed from CFK (Carbon-fibre/Kevlar) with a welded steel tube truss fuselage structure. The anticipated improvements/advantages include: Increased aspect ratio through reduced area, while retaining 15m (49 ft 3in) span. Reduced drag through reduction in fuselage wetted area. Winglets at the tips reducing both induced drag and providing yaw stability. Positive lift from the canard for stability reduces drag and increases net lift. Improved roll-rate due to reduced roll damping and inertia. Good yaw stability from the swept wing and winglets. ”Ducks are quasi-overlay them and thus trudelsicher”. Improved visibility as the cockpits are forward of the swept wings. Reduced gust response. Crumple zones absorb impact energies. Lack of rear fuselage simplifies rescue system installation. FVA-28 Being a project of central importance over multiple years, the large workshop of the FVA in Würselen near Aachen has been named FVA-28 as an official project. It is vital in repair and maintenance of the sailplanes as well as offering space and facilities for research projects. FVA-29 The current research project of the FVA is the design and build of an electro-turbo to fit into the club-owned ASW28-18 sailplane. The projects includes both structural and electronic components as well as the pilot interface. References External links Fva.rwth-aachen.de Rwth-aachen.de Rwth-aachen.de Idaflieg.de Fva.rwth-aachen.de Fva.rwth-aachen.de Fva.rwth-aachen.de Aviation in Germany Aircraft manufacturers of Germany Sailplanes, German German experimental aircraft Aachen