The Glasflügel Libelle (ICAO type GLID) is an aircraft of Germany origin, certificated in the Glider category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 349 kg. It offers seating for up to 1 across its variants.
Glasflügel Libelle
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 390
- Active
- 390
- Origin
- Germany
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| Standard Libelle | — | 290–349 kg | — | — | — |
| Standard Libelle 201 B | — | 349–350 kg | — | — | — |
| Standard Libelle 203 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Standard-201B Standard-201B | — | — | — | — | — |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS G12EU · Rev 5 · issued 1975-09-08
- Category
- Glider
- MTOW
- 290 kg
- Seats
- 1 passengers
FAR 21.23 effective 1 February 1965; Federal Republic of Germany Airworthiness Requirements for Sailplanes, dated February 1966
Where to look next
Glasflügel Libelle market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Glasflügel Libelle fleet — updated daily.
55 yearsmedian age
Of the 123 registered Glasflügel Libelle with a known build year (32% of the 390 we track), the median age is 55 years.
2changed registration in 12 months
2 of the 390 registered Glasflügel Libelle we track changed registration in the last 12 months (1% of the fleet), across 2 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
How many people can the Glasflügel Libelle carry?
The Glasflügel Libelle seats up to 1 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Glasflügel Libelle?
The Glasflügel Libelle's maximum take-off weight is 349 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Glasflügel Libelle?
The Glasflügel Libelle's ICAO type designator is GLID.
How many Glasflügel Libelle aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 390 registered Glasflügel Libelle airframes worldwide.
Registered Libelle aircraft
Individual Libelle airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- VH-GJM· 1975
- VH-GJN· 1975
- VH-GJK· 1975
- VH-GMI· 1975
- VH-GGQ· 1975
- VH-GGY· 1974
- VH-VAW· 1974
- VH-GAK· 1974
- VH-GGZ· 1974
- VH-GGU· 1974
- VH-GLB· 1974
- N8031B· 1974
- C-GPRS· 1974
- C-FBDC· 1974
- C-GLGF· 1974
- VH-GGS· 1974
- VH-GGW· 1974
- C-GYRE· 1973
- VH-GCX· 1973
- VH-GCY· 1973
- VH-GCJ· 1973
- VH-GBK· 1973
- VH-GCT· 1973
- VH-GBM· 1973