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Flying_Tom Premium
06 Apr 2026, 12:06Z

LET L-23 Super Blanik glider in iconic Royal Canadian Air Cadets livery, on a clear autumn day.

Tom Johnston

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📝 Spotter's notes

Spotted landing on rwy 06

✈ī¸ Aircraft identity

Registration C-FXAE
ICAO Type GLID
Model SGS 2-33A
Manufacturer Schweizer
Airline Royal Canadian Air Cadets
Livery Royal Canadian Air Cadets Trainer (yellow and blue scheme)
Military Civilian

🔧 Technicals

Engine None (Glider/Sailplane)
Thrust N/A
Wingspan 15.54 m
Length 7.85
Height 2.83 m
MTOW 490 kg
Range Soaring dependent on thermal conditions (no engine)
Capacity 2 passengers
Cruise Speed 81 km/h (best glide)
Noise Rating Virtually silent (glider), no ICAO rating

📍 Location

Airport Code YSH/CYSH
Airport Name Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport
Runway 06

📷 Camera

Device iPhone 13