#4 • 1970 Flug & Fahrzeugwerke HBV Diamant 18 Glider - Einar Enevoldson

Part of January 2025 Aviation Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $2,600.00

Status: Sold

Category: Airplanes & Accessories

Please Note: Three Tost-Areo 260x85 6PR tires on the glider are currently partially deflated. These tires will likely need inflation or replacement prior to loading back into the trailer for transport. Trailer is not currently in road-worthy condition due to rusting of the hitch and will likely require professional towing services. Buyer needs to come prepared with a plan for prompt removal.   1970 Flug and Fahrzeugwerke HBV Diamant 18 glider, N1871E, with current registration. Included are a factory repair manual, flight and maintenance manuals, and the aircraft logbooks since new, which reflect an extensive history of maintenance and competition in Western U.S. national contests from the 1970s to early 1980s under an Experimental Special Airworthiness Certificate for Exhibition and Racing operations. Considered the Ferrari of its' day, the Diamant is noted as the first glider that was built entirely from fiberglass, with no other materials, such as balsa wood, used as a sandwich. First flown in 1968, about 30 were built, and believed to be originally owned by renowned NASA Pilot Einar Enevoldson (although, we were unable to locate documentation stating such). As of June 2011, five Diamant 18s remained actively registered in the United States. General characteristics Crew: one Wingspan: 18 m (59 ft 1 in) Wing area: 14.3 m2 (154 sq ft) Aspect ratio: 22.7:1 Airfoil: Wortmann FX 62-K-153m Empty weight: 279 kg (615 lb) Gross weight: 440 kg (970 lb) Performance Maximum glide ratio: 45 at 62 mph (100 km/h) Rate of sink: 0.52 m/s (102 ft/min) at 45 mph (72 km/h) Wing loading: 31 kg/m2 (6.3 lb/sq ft) with water ballast, 5.2 lb/sq ft without This example has not flown in many years, with the last indicated Total Time In Service of 863.5 hours shown as of an October 1993 inspection. At this time compliance with paragraph (a) of Airworthiness Directive 81-16-01 is noted, with compliance of paragraph (b) due at 1500 hours Total Time In Service. The last logbook entry reflects a thorough mechanical inspection and installation of some upgrades in 1995. Also included are a set of wing covers, a rolling dolly, and enclosed trailer for transportation, as photographed. The trailer is in fair condition and shows significant weathering, with areas of the floor found to be spongy or rotten, and will require some work prior to being roadworthy and seeing regular use. The trailer tires hold pressure but appear quite dated, and the trailer electrical system is untested by us. DISCLAIMER: This item is NOT eligible for in-house shipping. Please see Terms & Conditions for information regarding third party recommendations.