Kohler Alpha
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Original source: Soaring Magazine, November 1983, Page 45

The Kohler Alpha is an American mid-wing V-tailed FAI Open Class single seat glider that was designed and built by Spud Kohler of Cleveland Ohio.

N/AAttending: YesLuke Kohler Alpha: Upsilon Delta - Wake ForestRSVP Comments: N/AAttending: YesMichael Kosusko Alpha: Xi - Stevens TechRSVP Comments: N/AAttending: YesLauren KuenstnerRSVP Comments: N/AAttending: YesMae LangfordRSVP 1
The Kohler Alpha is an American, mid-wing, V-tailed, FAI Open Class single seat glider that was designed and built by Spud Kohler of Cleveland, Ohio.2

It is the successor of the Schreder Airmate HP-11 .

YesJason Kohler Alpha: Epsilon - MichiganRSVP Comments: N/AAttending: YesEvan KostishakRSVP Comments: N/AAttending: YesDeirdre Le BlonRSVP Comments: N/AAttending: YesVincent Le Blon Alpha: Rho - RutgersRSVP Comments: 3
Empty Weight Lb
420
Designer
Spud Kohler
Predecessor
Schreder Airmate HP-11
Span Ft
52
Lists
* List of gliders
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
6
Aspect Ratio
26
Introduced
1965
Developed From
Schreder Airmate HP-11
Glide Ratio
39
Gross Weight Lb
650
Airfoil
NACA 65 -618
Number Built
One
Crew
one
Sink Rate Ftmin
129
First Flight
1965
Span In
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
104
Prime Units
imp
Related
*Luenger Beta 1
Sink Rate Note
at
Category
Homebuilt aircraft
United States sailplanes 1960-1969

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