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The Wiederkehr GHW-1 Cu-Climber is an American high-wing single-seat glider that was designed by George H. Wiederkehr and first flown in 1968.

The Wiederkehr GHW-1 Cu-Climber is an American, high-wing, single-seat glider that was designed by George H. Wiederkehr and first flown in 1968.1

Empty Weight Lb
480
Designer
George H. Wiederkehr
Origin
United States
Lists
* List of gliders
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
6
Introduced
1968
Status
Sole example still flying
Glide Ratio
3600.0
Gross Weight Lb
700
Airfoil
Pfenninger 14%
Number Built
One
Crew
One
Sink Rate Ftmin
126
First Flight
1968
Span In
7
Span Ft
47
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
127
Prime Units
imp
Sink Rate Note
3000.0
Category
Homebuilt aircraft
United States sailplanes 1960-1969

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