WINNING PERFORMANCE!
The first official competition for the new 304S
was a resounding success!

After leading the open class for the first 7days unfortunately Petr Krejcirík and
the 304S prototype was among nearly 30 competitors who had to accept early
land-outs knocking him finally off the top of the score sheet.
Still, even with this the 304S managed a very significant
8th place out of 41 competitors (and only one 304S!)
see: http://www.pribinacup.sk/2007


Final Results for the 2004 Baron Hilton Cup are announced
Europe/Asia - Standard-Class
Petr Starek flying HpH Glasflugel 304C European 2004 Barron Hilton Cup winner- Standard class

results below:

304CZ-17 places 2nd in 2005 Japan 18 Meter Nationals!
Congratulations to Mr.Takamori !

 

Special congratulations to Petr Krejcirik and the HpH team for their excellent finish in the Return to Kitty Hawk Transcontinental Glider race.
 Petr Krejcirik, flying a borrowed HpH 304CZ did a great job finishing in second place in the "UNHANDICAPPED" 15 meter class against the best gliders the competition could throw at him and some of the top pilots from in and outside the USA proving once again that it takes more than just money to compete in the world of competitive soaring.
15m Class Return to Kitty Hawk Race Final Results

304CZ WINS 2005 Region 9 Sports Class
Congratulations to the team of Ted Wagner and Tim McAllister
on their winning performances!
Glasflugel 304CZ

The 304CZ is truly a deluxe "Pilots Sailplane" that must be seen and flown to be fully appreciated.
The 304CZ comes fully upholstered and includes such items normally offered only as extra cost options by other manufacturers like mylar control seals, custom panel cut-outs, contest and registration markings and more.
Parallelogram control stick, automatic control hook-ups including ailerons, flaps, dive brakes, elevator and even water ballast system, carbon aramid safety seat, advanced canopy jettison system, instrument panel attached to the canopy frame for easy entry and egress, 5" TOST wheel and brake,  pneumatic tailwheel, "in flight adjustable seatback and rudder pedal assembly" adjustable headrest, your choice of nose or CG tow release or the option for both are some standard features of the Glasflügel  304CZ.
Glasflugel innovations:
The Glasflügel  304 was the first sailplane design to offer the instrument panel attached to the canopy frame to allow easy access and if necessary easier emergency evacuation. Additional "Glasflügel " innovations and HpH additions included on the 304CZ include:
Parallelogram control column to minimize PIO’s and improve overall control feel and function.
"Glasflügel " designed trailing edge Dive Brakes with flaps
Full Automatic connection of all flight controls on assembly
and assembly connections now duplicated by nearly all top manufacturers.
Finger tip trim adjustment for elevator.
Cockpit adjustments possible "In Flight" of rudder pedals, seatback and headrest
Full factory seals are STANDARD including mylar seals on all controls,
Internals "S" seals, Wing and tail root "boot" seals, which is
something that all other manufacturers charge hundreds of dollars for!
Custom cut instrument panel, and buyers requirements for wire cables are also added
by HpH during the assembly at NO EXTRA CHARGE!
"Roger" Safety Canopy jettison mechanism as an extra cost option
Water Ballast (option) with all dump/fill connections automatically connected on assembly
(no plumbing or dump mechanisms to connect manually)
Also added to the original Glasflügel  304 are the new and easily removable optional Winglets for enahnced performance and even better low speed handling and better climb.
(Original Glasflügel  304 owners may doubt the need for improvement to this magnificent design!)
Made in the Czech republic by HpH Ltd. using all original Glasflügel  Molds and
production tooling, the 304CZ is an exceptional value at prices starting at just

304CZ Wins at Sugarbush Region 1 Contest !
Congratulations to Arnd Wussing

In only his second ever attempt at competitive soaring, Arnd Wussing flying a 304/17 won outright the Region One Sports class contest at Warren Vermont held June 19th-June 24th 2000! The 304CZ sporting the 17.43 meter wing tip extensions carried a high .88 handicap but even so was up to the task bettering the performances of pilots and some of the latest sailplanes from major German manufacturers proving once again that in competent hands the 304CZ is still very much a competitor.
 

304CZ WINS 2 Days in 15 Meter Class in Dansville NY Region 3 Contest !
(and again finished 5th overall at New Castle Va. Region 4 South contest)

Dave Welles flying "1M" Glasflügel  304CZ
wins 2 days and finishes second overall in 15 meter class
1998 Region 3 Contest
  The Glasflügel 304CZ made quite an impression in its first US competition coming in
1st. on 2 of the 3 contest days and finishing 2nd. overall in the contest.

RICHARD JOHNSON'S TEST FLIGHTS OF THE 304CZ AND PILOTS REVIEWS ARE
AVAILIBLE ON THE "JOHNSON FLIGHT TESTS" REVIEW.
HIS FINDINGS ALSO PUBLISHED IN "SOARING" MAGAZINE.

304CZ Ser# 15 with 17.43 wingtip extensions at the
SSA Convention in Albuquerque NM March 2000

The 304CZ with optional 17.5 wing tip extensions!
The first production 304CZ to leave the factory with add-on wing extensions is now in the USA.
Additionally these extended wing panels have been installed on 304CZ ser# 3. 
Though no polar tests have been made in the USA, the factory flight test have show L/D
max with these tips to be nearly. 47/1!
Several pilots have however now flown "1M" and reviews have all been very enthusiastic.
First impressions are that  with the extended length wings the roll rate is still quick and
responsive (extended tips also include extensions to the ailerons). The 304 has always
been a tremendous climber but with the wing tip extensions this ability has been further
enhanced and the ease of co-ordination remains excellent allowing nearly "hands-off"
climbs but yet a sensitivity to the air currents within thermals.
The outstanding " Glasflügel " feel and co-ordination remains a part of the 304/17 making
transition to longer wings a non-issue with fully effective aileron control even at the
beginning of a take-off run or even landing in cross winds easy to handle.
The 304CZ with 17.5 meter wing extensions has no new weight restrictions and only slight
reduction in redline and maneuvering speeds making it ideal in nearly any flight conditions.
 

Jochen Ewald Photo
304CZ-17 and 304CZ 15 meter with winglets in flight over Zbraslavice Airfield
Photo copyright - Jochen Ewald