Looking for Libelle information.

Dan,
The mod I did 30+ years back drew air from NASA duct located below the cockpit that also held the tow hook. Not much flow while on tow because it is blocked by hook and rope, but it was adequate after release. The air went to a 1" hose that could be directed where desired, usually on my face (held by a rubber band around the canopy release knob). Vent air could be directed onto the windscreen by plugging the hose..........not very aerospacy, but it worked well. If you want more vent air you could add a small vent to the aft canopy. Aircraft Spruce & Specialty sells a 3" circular vent that can be popped into the appropriately sized hole cut in the canopy.

N301J was my pride and joy until the "Spring Surprise" of 1982 when I was informed I would not be allowed to fly it in competition any more because it exceeded the manufactures gross weight which was (and still is) 662! Thank you Carl Herold!
Enjoy your new bird,
JJ

At 22:43 25 June 2012, 914Driver wrote:

Hello all,

New guy here. I recently bought a Schuemanized Libelle and would like
more information on these ships. I heard there were only nine
manufactured, but I can't find that in writing anywhere. Because the
nose is closed up (CG tow hook now) air into the cabin is slight, I'm
curious how others have dealt with this.

If anyone here has information or a point of contact for these, I'd love
to hear from you.


Thanks, Dan




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914Driver
Dan,

Before you take your first flight in your 301 you might want to first of
all have a highly experienced instructor in your club make a test flight in
your glider to make sure there are no surprises, Next that instructor
should fly with you in one of your club gliders and let you know what
differences you might expect during your first flights. That instructor
should also be able to evaluate your skills and make any necessary
recommendations prior to your making your first flight.

You might also talk to other pilots in your club with CG hooks on their
single seat gliders and ask about their experiences in transitioning from
the club gliders.

Good luck,

MC

At 22:43 25 June 2012, 914Driver wrote:

Hello all,

New guy here. I recently bought a Schuemanized Libelle and would like
more information on these ships. I heard there were only nine
manufactured, but I can't find that in writing anywhere. Because the
nose is closed up (CG tow hook now) air into the cabin is slight, I'm
curious how others have dealt with this.

If anyone here has information or a point of contact for these, I'd love
to hear from you.


Thanks, Dan




--
914Driver
Dan,

Before you take your first flight in your 301 you might want to first of
all have a highly experienced instructor in your club make a test flight in
your glider to make sure there are no surprises, Next that instructor
should fly with you in one of your club gliders and let you know what
differences you might expect during your first flights. That instructor
should also be able to evaluate your skills and make any necessary
recommendations prior to your making your first flight.

You might also talk to other pilots in your club with CG hooks on their
single seat gliders and ask about their experiences in transitioning from
the club gliders.

Good luck,

MC

At 22:43 25 June 2012, 914Driver wrote:

Hello all,

New guy here. I recently bought a Schuemanized Libelle and would like
more information on these ships. I heard there were only nine
manufactured, but I can't find that in writing anywhere. Because the
nose is closed up (CG tow hook now) air into the cabin is slight, I'm
curious how others have dealt with this.

If anyone here has information or a point of contact for these, I'd love
to hear from you.


Thanks, Dan




--
914Driver
Dan,

Before you take your first flight in your 301 you might want to first of
all have a highly experienced instructor in your club make a test flight in
your glider to make sure there are no surprises, Next that instructor
should fly with you in one of your club gliders and let you know what
differences you might expect during your first flights. That instructor
should also be able to evaluate your skills and make any necessary
recommendations prior to your making your first flight.

You might also talk to other pilots in your club with CG hooks on their
single seat gliders and ask about their experiences in transitioning from
the club gliders.

Good luck,

MC

On Thursday, June 28, 2012 9:36:45 AM UTC-4, Mike McCarron wrote:
At 22:43 25 June 2012, 914Driver wrote:

Hello all,

New guy here. I recently bought a Schuemanized Libelle and would like
more information on these ships. I heard there were only nine
manufactured, but I can't find that in writing anywhere. Because the
nose is closed up (CG tow hook now) air into the cabin is slight, I'm
curious how others have dealt with this.

If anyone here has information or a point of contact for these, I'd love
to hear from you.


Thanks, Dan




--
914Driver
Dan,

Before you take your first flight in your 301 you might want to first of
all have a highly experienced instructor in your club make a test flight in
your glider to make sure there are no surprises, Next that instructor
should fly with you in one of your club gliders and let you know what
differences you might expect during your first flights. That instructor
should also be able to evaluate your skills and make any necessary
recommendations prior to your making your first flight.

You might also talk to other pilots in your club with CG hooks on their
single seat gliders and ask about their experiences in transitioning from
the club gliders.

Good luck,

MC

Mike,

I flew the ship over Memorial Day. It flew really nice. The cockpit did seem warm and thought it would be nice to have a sliding window or something better to provide more ventalation. It was sealed better than my old 201b and flew nicer.


Tim Hanke
Adirondack Soaring, CFIG

The H-301 is a sweet

The H-301 is a sweet flying machine and will climb on a nats fart. The dive brakes aren't as affective as a ship with spoilers, so I usually entered the pattern at about 800 feet and pulled them out most of down-wind. If your high, it will take longer to shed the altitude.
JJ

I fly a Schuemanized H301. If it's hot, I leave the canopy cracked on tow. I have the standard sliding window with the scoop which is adequate off tow. Be glad to share any info/experiences with you.

Olin Kane

On Monday, June 25, 2012 4:43:58 PM UTC-6, 914Driver wrote:
Hello all,

New guy here. I recently bought a Schuemanized Libelle and would like
more information on these ships. I heard there were only nine
manufactured, but I can't find that in writing anywhere. Because the
nose is closed up (CG tow hook now) air into the cabin is slight, I'm
curious how others have dealt with this.

If anyone here has information or a point of contact for these, I'd love
to hear from you.

Wow, great responses! Thank you all.

John Carlyle: It's a CG hook.

MC: Of course. Safety First!

JJ: I'm not going to poke holes anywhere as I don't know the forces on the canopy, I could generate a stress concentrator. I will live with it for a while before doing anything.

Carnal Knowlege? No way you can put two people in there, you better send me a PM; with pictures. I have cash. =~)

Back to my original question: How many are out there? Bad behavior?

Resale value isn't a concern, it's never leaving. C'mon, it looks fast just sitting there.



Dan

My new bumper sticker:



Climb on a gnat's fart