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In its original configuration Johnson flew the Adastra in the 1960 [[World Gliding Championships]] in [[Cologne]], [[West Germany]] and finished in 15th place. After extending the wing chord and altering the airfoil he flew it in the US Nationals to a seventh place finish in 1961 and second place in 1962.<ref name="SoaringNov83" /> |
In its original configuration Johnson flew the Adastra in the 1960 [[World Gliding Championships]] in [[Cologne]], [[West Germany]] and finished in 15th place. After extending the wing chord and altering the airfoil he flew it in the US Nationals to a seventh place finish in 1961 and second place in 1962.<ref name="SoaringNov83" /> |
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The aircraft was later owned by Jesse Womack of [[Graham, Texas]]. The [[Federal Aviation Administration]] registry records indicate that the aircraft was destroyed and was removed from the registry on 6 April 1992. The [[National Soaring Museum]] lists the aircraft as being part of their collection and in storage.<ref name="SoaringNov83" /><ref name="FAAReg" /><ref name="NSMCollection">{{cite web|url |
The aircraft was later owned by Jesse Womack of [[Graham, Texas]]. The [[Federal Aviation Administration]] registry records indicate that the aircraft was destroyed and was removed from the registry on 6 April 1992. The [[National Soaring Museum]] lists the aircraft as being part of their collection and in storage.<ref name="SoaringNov83" /><ref name="FAAReg" /><ref name="NSMCollection">{{cite web|url=http://www.soaringmuseum.org/collection.html |title=Sailplanes in Our Collection |accessdate=17 May 2011 |last=[[National Soaring Museum]] |authorlink= |year=2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110516142717/http://www.soaringmuseum.org/collection.html |archivedate=16 May 2011 |df= }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 11:51, 26 April 2017
| RHJ-6 Adastra | |
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| Role | Glider |
| National origin | United States |
| Designer | Dick Johnson |
| First flight | 3 April 1960 |
| Status | In storage at the National Soaring Museum |
| Primary user | Dick Johnson |
| Number built | One |
The Johnson RHJ-6 Adastra (English: Star) was an American mid-wing, two-seat glider that was designed and constructed by Dick Johnson and first flown on 3 April 1960.[1][2][3]
Design and development
The Adastra was conceived by Johnson as a two-place competition aircraft. He completed and flew it in 1960.[2]
The aircraft was of mixed construction. The fuselage was built from wood and was a monocoque design. The wing had a wooden structure, with fiberglass leading edge. The tail surfaces were constructed of wood. The wings aft of the leading edge, the tail surfaces and all control surfaces were covered with doped aircraft fabric.[2]
Originally the aircraft employed an Eppler 150 airfoil section, but Johnson later modified it by adding a 10% wing chord extension, turning the airfoil into an Eppler 151. Later new wings were built with an Eppler 414 airfoil to improve low-speed performance. The new wings used a foam-filled fiberglass leading edge. The tail was originally a "Y" tail, but this was later replaced with a conventional tail, with a low-mounted tailplane.[2]
The individual cockpits were covered with independent bubble canopies, although the aircraft was most often flown solo, with a flat hatch replacing the rear canopy to reduce aerodynamic drag. In 1983 it was reported that a single canopy was being designed for the aircraft.[2]
Only one Adastra was built.[2]
Operational history
In its original configuration Johnson flew the Adastra in the 1960 World Gliding Championships in Cologne, West Germany and finished in 15th place. After extending the wing chord and altering the airfoil he flew it in the US Nationals to a seventh place finish in 1961 and second place in 1962.[2]
The aircraft was later owned by Jesse Womack of Graham, Texas. The Federal Aviation Administration registry records indicate that the aircraft was destroyed and was removed from the registry on 6 April 1992. The National Soaring Museum lists the aircraft as being part of their collection and in storage.[2][3][4]
Aircraft on display
- National Soaring Museum - listed as "in storage"[4]
Specifications (Adastra - later configuration)
Data from The World's Sailplanes:Die Segelflugzeuge der Welt:Les Planeurs du Monde Volume II[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: One
- Capacity: One passenger
- Wingspan: 56 ft 4 in (17.17 m)
- Wing area: 178 sq ft (16.5 m2)
- Aspect ratio: 17:84
- Airfoil: Eppler 414
- Empty weight: 649 lb (294 kg)
- Gross weight: 1,040 lb (472 kg) when flown solo, 1,166 lb (529 kg)* dual
Performance
- Stall speed: 36 mph (58 km/h, 31 kn)
- Never exceed speed: 140 mph (225 km/h, 121 kn)
- Rough air speed max: 120.5 mph (193.9 km/h; 104.7 kn)
- Aerotow speed: 120.5 mph (193.9 km/h; 104.7 kn)
- Winch launch speed: 80 mph (128.7 km/h; 69.5 kn)
- Terminal velocity: with full airbrakes 140 mph (225.3 km/h; 121.7 kn)
- Maximum glide ratio: 42.5:1 at 60.9 mph (98 km/h; 53 kn)
- Rate of sink: 120 ft/min (.61 m/s) at 57.2 mph (92 km/h; 50 kn)
- Wing loading: 5.8 lb/sq ft (28.5 kg/m2) when flown solo, 6.96 lb/sq ft (34 kg/m²) dual
See also
Related lists
References
- ^ a b Shenstone, B.S.; K.G. Wilkinson (1963). The World's Sailplanes:Die Segelflugzeuge der Welt:Les Planeurs du Monde Volume II (in English, French, and German) (1st ed.). Zurich: Organisation Scientifique et Technique Internationale du Vol a Voile (OSTIV) and Schweizer Aero-Revue. pp. 228–229.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Said, Bob (November 1983). "1983 Sailplane Directory". Soaring Magazine. Soaring Society of America: 45.
- ^ a b Federal Aviation Administration (May 2011). "Make / Model Inquiry Results". Retrieved 17 May 2011.
- ^ a b National Soaring Museum (2011). "Sailplanes in Our Collection". Archived from the original on 16 May 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
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- Shenstone, B.S.; K.G. Wilkinson (1963). The World's Sailplanes:Die Segelflugzeuge der Welt:Les Planeurs du Monde Volume II (in English, French, and German) (1st ed.). Zurich: Organisation Scientifique et Technique Internationale du Vol a Voile (OSTIV) and Schweizer Aero-Revue. pp. 228–229.
- Said, Bob (November 1983). "1983 Sailplane Directory". Soaring Magazine. Soaring Society of America: 45.
- Federal Aviation Administration (May 2011). "Make / Model Inquiry Results". Retrieved 17 May 2011.
- National Soaring Museum (2011). "Sailplanes in Our Collection". Archived from the original on 16 May 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
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