Maiden Flight of my new AS33 Me Electric Motorglider

[@Highrockman]

Stefan where did you get the suction cup holder for the GoPro?

[@SteFly]

It´s available in my webshop: www.stefly.aero/product/kamerahalterung-fuer-segelflugzeughaube/

[@Highrockman]

@@SteFly thank you

[@flywithcaptainjoe]

Stefaaaaan! Mate, she's an absolute beauty! I feel honored that I already had the chance to sit in that cockpit for a few minutes! May she take you to unknown heights and beyond ;) Safe landings ma boy! Greetings from the 747 cockpit ;)

[@SteFly]

Thank you so much Joe!!

[@CLdriver1960]

Congrats on your new sailplane, and good luck at the World Championships!

[@SteFly]

Thank you!

[@SteFly]

Thank you!

[@ed.mil.5029]

Congratulations Stefan, enjoy the Freedom of the skies with your new brilliant AS 33 Me electric motorglider !

[@SteFly]

Thanks, will do! 🤙🏼

[@freddy7700]

Herzlichen Glückwunsch Stefan zu Deinem neuen Schätzchen und dem gelungenen Erstflug. Wünsche Dir viel Glück und viele Erfolge damit.

[@SteFly]

Vielen Dank! 🙏🏼

[@AndrewBashtovoy]

Das lang erwartete Video. Der beste Pilot Stefan auf dem besten deutschen Segelflugzeug.

[@SteFly]

Wow, vielen Dank!

[@Fredcat-6]

My Ventus 3 had the same noisy DV panel issue which is a common problem these days. It was cured by trying several other panels until one actually fitted correctly.

[@SteFly]

Slightly annoying that Mecaplex is not able to deliver something fitting… Perhaps some thin sealing can help

[@Fredcat-6]

@@SteFly I ended up with one from a Club Libelle which is almost perfect!

[@RBBLANES]

Tłumaczenie tekstu za pomocą aparatu it seems that Mecaplex does not use digital machines or does it incompetently, 3 new gliders and only one had no corrections or window replacements, they are very short of Swiss watches

[@RBBLANES]

it seems that Mecaplex does not use digital machines or does it incompetently, 3 new gliders and only one had no corrections or window replacements, they are very short of Swiss watches

[@sebastianviehweger1205]

A Fantastic Glider. Maybe you could make a comparison between the Ventus3 and the as33 me. Enjoy your new Glider and good luck in Texas

[@nathangrimes641]

Congratulations on the new glider. You should do a loop in it for the next video and more soaring.

[@LeNinjaHD]

its not approved for aerobatics

[@SteFly]

Thanks! Unfortunately aerobatics is not allowed with this glider 😅

[@denisconrad8534]

nearly forgot to congratulate you for your new Maiden 'Body enxtension' wings, you are a Falcon now 'King of the Sky' Please enjoy this new power you given yourself as a Human to be able to fly autonomously (WOW how great) Looking forward to your future Sharings

[@ThermalWave]

Is it worth measuring the pressure difference between the cockpit and the static pressure? Adam Woolley did that a while ago to find out up to which vent setting there would still be a negative difference (to avoid overpressure in the cockpit which may add drag when air then escapes at the seal. There are some older articles from DG which show this can have a surprising impact on L/D (something like 2-3 lost). Let's see how good the cockpit air extractor of the 33 is!

[@SteFly]

Interesting idea!

[@fighterbomberMiG27]

Flying gladder is something with something. Real flight, cannot be compared with flying in an aluminum tube with jet engines My Sub for your growing

[@barrysheridan9186]

Enjoy. I am sure I would. Good luck in Texas.

[@SteFly]

Thank you 👍🏼

[@DanWanders]

The wing wipers are amazing 😊 I had a close call with a glider on my flight training last week, you guys are really hard to spot at range! So cool to see inside one of these, I need to give them a try

[@archivist17]

WOW!!! So beautiful, and so quiet! Almost the perfect flying machine 😍😍😍

[@henryluebberstedt7819]

Die ASW33 Me ist einfach ein echt scheiß krasses Teil! Hammer Flieger! Always happy landings, Stefan!

[@SteFly]

Vielen Dank!

[@Itamar2011]

Stefan, could you comment about all the electric gliding journey ? From assembly, takeoff, estimated autonomy after that and how is the battery recharging experience ?

[@SteFly]

Yes, will do some video about this.

[@GabrieleCiaccia]

Awesome glider, congratulations! It is a feast for the eyes, can’t even imagine how good it is to fly it. Also, thanks for the FL132 hat, it is very, very, very good!

[@SteFly]

Thanks a lot and wish you great flights with my FL132 gliding hat 🧢

[@danestark7372]

Right on. Congrats. Keep making the vids, they're great!

[@SteFly]

Thank you!

[@gurk2k]

Thats one quiet ride. And i loved DG for bring nice in that regard, awesome

[@SteFly]

Still would like to have it a little bit more quiet. But could be worse

[@ronaldglider]

Congrats on your new glider! I am really envious now... It was great to meet you at Aero24 and I wish you success and fun for the championships...

[@SteFly]

Thanks Ronald!

[@PureGlide]

Looks incredible! and being able to self launch... I can only dream :)

[@SteFly]

Thanks Tim! :)

[@soaruk3697]

You can do it solo of a hill with a bungy rope mate, or be like that guy in Aus who did remote control auto tows...........

[@r.p.3192]

Deutsche Wertarbeit, Deutscher Pilot… Texas here we come 😉 👍🤙

[@M24Tom]

Dude! You look so happy! Congratulations! Please more info on how you manage the electric motor in flight and how having a quickly deployable electric motor changes how you soar. Especially the first 1000-3000 AGL.

[@SteFly]

Thanks for the ideas. Will make a very detail video about the propulsion system, climb rate, range,...

[@oskki224]

you should do videos similar to ChessInTheAir where you discuss your decision making in the air, maybe even some lectures on how you decide to turn back to the airfield and how do you handle the mental part of gliding. Congratulations on the new glider, maybe a video on your instrument panel setup would be nice

[@casaamaril]

I second that, Stefan does that already, but I really like the inflight tutorials, they are also good for your mindset.

[@BartoszWisniewski-nl1gc]

Beautiful glider. Hope for new videos from long cross country flights as you did previously.

[@grasshoppersystem]

Congrats!!!

[@SteFly]

Thank you!!

[@alcampbell5831]

Your huge grin says how pleased you are.

[@cloudstreets1396]

Beautiful sailplane!! Congrats!! I read XCSoar cannot display speed to fly information with LARUS. How do you overcome this?

[@Widewings748]

Stefan , lovely footage as usual ! I’m flying long haul, same company as Captain Joe’s 😅, but I so much want to try gliders in future, when I finally find time 😅 I’d like your take on advising pilots close to retirement how to start glider flying… old goats like me I mean. 55 now, hopefully gliding at 60. Thank you 🙏btw congratulations on that beautiful toy

[@sidtp7307]

Beautiful ship. Congratulations! Please describe each instrument and what setup you had to do

[@mirstation]

Hey Stefan,...did you order the retractable tail wheel? And can you store the charger on board when you go on a "Wandersegelflug"?

[@SteFly]

Hi, yes I have the rectractable tailwheel and I can store the charger on board for my trips 👍🏼

[@n2b998]

For the whistling DV panel you could try some thin clear tape on the edge of the panel to fill the gap when closed. Otherwise some zig-zag turbulator strip a few mm forward of the panel upstream edge will normally kill the whistle.

[@SteFly]

Thanks for the tip. I also think a very thin gap seal might solve this problem.

[@joeljohn2679]

My dream to one day fly in one of these beauties! I don't even have a license now, but it'll happen one day

[@MrFRDW]

was hat das teil gekostet?

[@TheSoaringChannel]

I would love to see a video that demonstrates takeoff roll, climb rate at normal continuous climb power, time the retraction process start to full completion (and record that process), same with the extension with a simulated landout avoidance. How about roll rate and stick force comparison to, say, the LS3 or a common glider we can mostly relate to? This might be my next glider - just not anytime soon 😂 we're building a home on an airpark in Florida and that has done a lot to my finances 🥴💀💀💀

[@SteFly]

Great ideas, thank you very much!

[@TheSoaringChannel]

@@SteFly yes Sir! If you could do takeoff distance based on that day... Oof that would be very helpful! How heavy can you self launch? Can you self launch at maximum weight? How will you charge the batts when doing travel by glider?

[@davidg.5324]

Your glider is a beauty !

[@SteFly]

Thank you!

[@knowledgebyte]

Stefan, maybe something around how you use the SteFly and how it compares with other instruments. Good luck in the competitions this year. I took my first aero tow after a break of over forty years recently. I have some time to put in to regain my solo status and glider pilots license. Your flying exploits are inspiring others to get into the sport. Thanks.

[@SteFly]

Thanks for the tips and enjoy your flying!!

[@Mario-kb7xq]

Show us more about the Larus Variometer. ! How it works and how it compare to your feelings during entering a thermal and stuff like that…

[@patras2604]

Hi Stefan i love gliding i am 14 and not long ego I’ve had my first solo flight in a glider.

[@SteFly]

Congrats to your first solo! Enjoy the time in the air :)

[@Halfi79]

Great!! Enjoy it,keep safe and never forget: You can´t beat physics, you can only use it. I also did my first solo in the age of 14. In 1993 with a K7 built in 1958 (which is still flying today!) 🤣 Can still remember that like it was yesterday. An experience for life,maybe better than... No, you are 14 😇 Good luck,and look forward to your license and many competitions!

[@patras2604]

@@Halfi79 Thank you😁 I did my first solo on a polish glider SZD-9 bis Bocian, The glider is not young too😂

[@Halfi79]

@@patras2604 Nice! Quite heavy wooden bomber,right? 🤣 Never flew one, but saw it in Czech republic. No fun to handle it on the ground. My plane is from the same company, I own a Jantar Standard since 20 years and will never sell it. They built great and reliable stuff. You´re from Poland,I suppose?

[@patras2604]

@@Halfi79 Yes, I am.

[@KingJellyfishII]

the first thing I noticed is how quiet it is, not sure if it's different in person but the old club glider I fly has way more wind noise. although, it is helpful for judging speed without reading the airspeed indicator I guess

[@SteFly]

It's still not perfect but especially at high speeds it doesn´t get a lot worse.

[@hedonzx822]

Happy for You and good Luck in Texas

[@SteFly]

Thank you!

[@kevinleazenby6704]

Excellent, thanks for sharing and congratulations!!

[@VincentKozlik]

Congrats Stefan! :)

[@StpBks]

Can you include a picture of your placards on the left side wall. Did I see a compass correction card there? Also are you planning an Oxygen installation?

[@SteFly]

Yes, on the side is the compass correction card. The glider is prepared for an oxygen bottle, so I only need to install it.

[@rickdeckard7470]

Congrats.. go kick some ass in your new plane in Texas. Top pilot - top plane

[@SteFly]

Thanks man!!

[@NiiAryee]

She's gorgeous 😊

[@Halfi79]

@SteFly Glückwunsch!! Kannst du viell. bei Gelegenheit ein bisschen was zum Langsamflugverhalten und der Querruderwirkung mit Wasserballast erzählen? Ich liebäugle auch mit der "hübschen Dame", hatte aber noch keine Chance auf einen Probeflug. Thx

[@SteFly]

Bei meinem Testflug mit der AS33 Me letztes Jahr bin ich schon mit 600 kg geflogen und hatte mir das Überziehverhalten angeschaut. Dazu gibt's auch ein Video. Generell empfinde ich, dass die 33 auch mit hoher Flächenbelastung extrem langsam geflogen werden kann und keine große Tendenz zum abkippen hat. In der Thermik muss man aber manchmal aufpassen nicht zu langsam zu kreisen, damit sie noch steigt. Bei einer ASG29 ist der Bereich enger gehalten.

[@Halfi79]

@@SteFly Super,vielen Dank für die Info! Das Video war mir entgangen. Viel Glück im Land der unbegrenzten Schusswaffen, zeig ihnen, wo der Holm hängt! 😁

[@phmwu7368]

1:30 muckenputzer " bug wiper " leading edge

[@denisconrad8534]

Hello Stefan, Is it possible that you tell about the great ergonomics that Gliders have brought to find out for pilot comfort and fatigue in long flights, I dream of implementing some in my car seat when driving long distances. (this just as an example of experience sharing ideas)

[@SteFly]

In general we are more lying than in a car. I will talk about the ergonomics and why I love this glider in a next video.

[@ralfkruse7565]

Very beautiful plane. Stefan, do you remember what percentage of battery charge you use for starting? The battery controller is very precise today with Lithium batteries. Have safe flights, always.👍😊🇫🇷

[@SteFly]

I used about 20% for the start. In the meantime I made some more launches and it´s always between 20 and 30% for a 500 - 600 m launch, depending on the weight.

[@ralfkruse7565]

That is OK 30% ,which gives you the chance of climbing 2 times when the thermals are gone. Quite a lower risk for outlandings.👍😊🇫🇷

[@msierra3827]

Whats the biggest difference in flight when comparing to your asg29

[@SteFly]

For sure the propulsion system and it handles high wing loading better than the ASG29.

[@runuphill]

Are there retractable wheels under the wingtips to prevent the wings from getting scratched & scraped & damaged during takeoff and especially during landing?

[@SteFly]

There are small wheels which are not retractable. For my perfectionist this is too much drag for a competition but good for every day use. I will exchange them for the world championship.

[@Project_Flight]

Moin, Hab dich heute in Zwickau auf‘m Flugplatz gesichtet 👍😂

[@hangfly1]

Congratulations!

[@beeishinggamer4381]

Sir please answer. How we can buy the glider plane

[@SteFly]

You can order this one from the manufacturer directly or from the Alexander-Schleicher dealer in your country. I believe the waiting time is at least 3 years after you order.

[@winglet265]

I would like to know what differences in flying style between you and Simon you discover during your training together. Wish you two all the best for the WGC!

[@SteFly]

That´s very personal and we also need to find this out 😂

[@mikercflyer7383]

Congratulations a beautiful glider. How much does the motor weigh?

[@soaruk3697]

Is there a height limit for wave flights like the JS3 RES? Only thing the AS33ME will be good for with all that lard it is carrying about with it...............

[@SteFly]

Not that I know.

[@soaruk3697]

@@SteFly The AS33es with water on board is limited to a fairly low height, under 6000m, maybe 5000m I think - nothing to do with freezing point........ but 'flutter' speed. Without water its not limited but will be like flying a paper bag.. Just wondered with the battery weight in the wings if height was limited........the JS3 RES is limited to 7000m - so the 33ME could be better for long wave flights with higher wingloading and better into wind penetration. Can't find a 33ME pilots handbook online to check. For the '1000 mile UK wave flight' you need good into wind penetration...... :-) Hoping you get those strong Texas thermals....... at least no worries about Kawa in a Diana 4.............

[@YouriCarma]

Congrats! Testing battery life under different conditions and temperatures.

[@SteFly]

Great idea!

[@jesperneerholtsrensen6401]

Hello Stefan! You ask what we would like to see you do in your new AS 33!. I would like to se you glide along with a JS 3 or Ventus 3. Compare the glide ratio, and also some footage in a thermal with other gliders. So we can see you outthermal some competitors:) Also i would like to see you rigging the glider-the heavy batteries, how do manage? Regards Jesper (DK)

[@SteFly]

Hello Jesper, thank you very much for the ideas. The direct comparison with other gliders is something for WGC in Uvalde. But I will make a video about rigging, charging, ... very soon.

[@marcelogerardoschmid1947]

Congratulations 😁

[@satudua3428]

this glider in cockpit have air-conditioning?

[@webbevents]

Beautiful new glider. Good luck in the US.

[@SteFly]

Thank you!!

[@mirstation]

Hey Stefan! I had an important question please, I hope you can find a moment to reply: Have you had any discussions about where you are allowed to store your glider? - In one club in Germany, there are currently discussions about the possibility of the batteries catching fire (abfackeln...!) - some people think it is not safe to store the glider near other gliders in the same space. What's your experience?

[@SteFly]

No discussions up to now. It is a certified glider and the batteries are much safer than e.g. the early FES batteries.

[@mirstation]

@@SteFly Great…thanks for your answer! because our 33me is coming soon! So, just to be clear, your club let’s you store it with the other gliders? In the same space?

[@SteFly]

@@mirstation I don´t store my glider in our clubs hangar, so we didn´t have this discussion. But I´m sure there won't be a discussion.

[@cloudpandarism2627]

very nice. i see somewhat of 40kw plus on launch? gratulation zum neuen gleiter. sieht fantastisch aus. ich würd gern mehr vom elektro antrieb sehen.

[@SteFly]

Yes, it has 40 kW of peak power for the start.

[@peteronel4051]

Where are flighing which country it is to good to be

[@gilnemesis3547]

Hi Stefan, your smile tells a lot!!🥰🤩 Show us a vne test chasing crocodiles,!🤭

[@SteFly]

Hahaaa 🤣

[@ThomasGreenhill]

My bugwiper strings get stuck on the trailing edge of the spoiler when I use them :(

[@SteFly]

That´s annoying. Up to now I only have problems with the cleaning strings, not the string where the bug wiper is attached to the fuselage.

[@KarelZweefvlieger]

lucky you!!

[@p.b.7936]

Price ?

[@szymonbartus]

Is there any reason why bugwipers are not painted white (like in ASG 32)?

[@SteFly]

I believe it´s only about the optics. For my glider design I prefer the carbon fiber optics..

[@NWA320DRVR]

Congratulations on getting your new ship up for the first time. That airfield looks different than some of your other videos. Is that your home airfield?

[@SteFly]

Thanks 👍🏼 It’s not my home airfield. I wanted to fly with a friend to train for the world championship.

[@NWA320DRVR]

@@SteFly Ah, I see. Thanks for the reply.

[@runuphill]

@@SteFly -- what town / what country? It looks beautiful!

[@CazYokoyama]

How long are you able to run the motor at max power? Does it overheat?

[@SteFly]

It is limited to 2 minutes but I don´t know if it is really necessary to reduce the power. Up to now I didn´t have any overheating problems. Uvalde will be a great opportunity to test it. I´m planning to self-launch every day.

[@marius_the_best7454]

Nice video. Could you fly it to hammer in Denmark. EKHM

[@oshadilakshini2878]

Congratulations 🎉world best champion 🏆keep going well👍fly more 🛩️be safe ❤️do more videos 🎬

[@PJH1111]

It's so extremely quiet in flight, madness

[@FrankSutherland-rk9hf]

Woo beats the old Kirkby

[@davotrade]

How much is this awesome glider?

[@randomguyinanglider]

abaut 250.000- 300.000 euros

[@FMEDİM]

How much it costs to own such ultralight glider

[@randomguyinanglider]

its not ultralight, but an modern raceing glider coasts new abaut 250.000 euros, but you can get used basic gliders for less than 10k

[@ichooseviolence2532]

How much?

[@SteFly]

In the price range of a Porsche GT3 RS.

[@Winwin-ds7cc]

The first person😊

[@dennisdemitruk8873]

Awsome video do a loop next time.

[@SteFly]

Unfortunately not allowed with this glider ;)

[@MKStudios800]

Einfach traumflugzeug

[@christophostrowski3382]

Mach doch mal ein Looping, nur wenn das auch mit deinem neuen Kampjet da funktioniert🤣

[@SteFly]

Ist leider nicht zulässig mit dem Flugzeug 😂

[@christophostrowski3382]

@@SteFly Agrofliegen ist halt schon ne eigene Liga🤢🤢😳🤯

[@lilianamalusardi4026]

Uaoooo ho visto un CALIF 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@helmutdodel6241]

BWö, da hab ich fliegen gelernt, vor zig Jahren🤔

[@randalllewis2434]

I thought this was a glider?? Where was the tow plane??

[@robertocoelho6149]

Show!

[@DarioushAryan]

bravoo

[@northskyrc3670]

Es tut mir leid, aber für mich ist ein Segelflugzeug mit Motor kein Gleitflug mehr. Es ist wie sportliches Radfahren mit einem E-Bike. Wenn Ihnen die Luft ausgeht, möchten Sie immer den Motor starten. Das ist der grundlegende Unterschied, der diese schöne Idee des Sports disqualifiziert. AS 33 ❤wunderschönes neues Segelflugzeug, perfekt für Touristenflüge.

[@katesmiles4208]

👍

[@runuphill]

Bug Wipers ??!!!

[@mrturnbull9504]

What the hell are those things?!

[@MDWahed-ss1ky]

From🇧🇩

[@CasTheMan_]

First.

[@DENVER4245]

1:33 O_o

[@alirezatyty]

Same here :O What does it do?

[@SteFly]

Cleaning the bugs from the wing. It’s very important these days so that the airfoil is not disturbed by the bugs.

[@runuphill]

@@SteFly -- those must be some huge, sticky bugs!

[@davidniquot6423]

It take hours to take off .. !

[@rossnolan7283]

How expensive ? Seems like only rich playboys can afford to glide today.

[@naturarum]

This model would cost you north of €250'000, however you can practice gliding at a serious level for around €5000/year in europe if you join any decent club. Not a cheap activity but also not completely out of reach for most middle class folk.

[@louisfkoorts5590]

Ha ha ha 🤣 Having a home and family, already became something only the rich play - boys & girls can afford. Cycling also comes to mind... What is left in it, to highlighting aircraft? I was 🤣 at the beginning, now I consider 😭 Moral of my imagined story is... Invest in REAL, virtual reality toys. P. S. Do not invest in what I have said. (I was only joking) Rather enjoy through people, like Stefan and others, the like. But do see to it, that you make time for reminisce and pondering inside yourself. That way, one at least might find a form of reality, that is acceptable. 😁 OK I am smiling again. I have successfully conditioned myself. I have nothing, but I will be happy. 🤣🤣🤣😭🤣🤣🤣 My questions. It's only my try, towards grandiloquence. (From the view of a person without Higher Education.) Armed with a virtual dictionary and demanding amnesty, because I have not mastered the English language. 🤣😁🤣

[@tomg6284]

Just what I want, a battery fire at 10,000 feet msl. Just say no.

[@SteFly]

And fuel doesn’t burn? 😂