Bowlus BZ-1
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Original source: Soaring Magazine, November 1983, Page 39

The Bowlus BZ-1 is an American single seat FAI 15 Meter Class V-tailed glider that was designed and built by Michael Bowlus.

The Bowlus BZ-1 is an American single seat FAI 15 Meter Class, V-tailed glider that was designed and built by Michael Bowlus.1

Empty Weight Lb
480
Designer
Michael Bowlus
Aspect Ratio
24
Introduced
1983
See Also
* List of gliders
Glide Ratio
3300.0
Gross Weight Lb
700
Airfoil
NACA 65 -618
Number Built
One
Crew
one
Span M
15
Sink Rate Ftmin
120
First Flight
1983
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
102
Prime Units
imp
Sink Rate Note
3000.0
Category
Homebuilt aircraft
United States sailplanes 1980-1989

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