Drachenbau Josef Guggenmos

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Drachenbau Josef Guggenmos
Company typePrivate company
IndustryAerospace
FateOwner died on 25 December 2010
Key people
Founder and CEO: Josef Guggenmos
ProductsHang gliders

Drachenbau Josef Guggenmos (English: Josef Guggenmos Kites) was a German aircraft manufacturer, specializing in designing and building competition flex-wing and rigid wing hang gliders. The company was based in Kaufbeuren.[1]

The company founder, Josef Guggenmos, was a World Champion hang glider pilot. Guggenmos died on 25 December 2010 and, as a result, the company was wound-up.[1][2]

Aircraft[edit]

Summary of aircraft built by
Model name First flight Number built Type
Guggenmos Bullet hang glider
Guggenmos ESC hang glider
Guggenmos Rebull hang glider

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 45. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ^ Drachenbau Josef Guggenmos (5 March 2011). "Eine Traum ist zu Ende, Jos ist auf seinem letzten Flug (German language)". Retrieved 19 February 2012.

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