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Royal Canadian Air Cadets SZD-50-3 Puchacz gliders lined up for training on a bright day.
Tom Johnston
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Spotter's notes
Gliders lined up on the 05 launch point, June 2025
Aircraft identity
Registration
C-GFMD
ICAO Type
GLID
Model
SGS 2-33A
Manufacturer
Schweizer
Airline
Royal Canadian Air Cadets
Livery
Royal Canadian Air Cadets / CAF yellow training scheme
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
None (glider/sailplane)
Thrust
None (unpowered)
Wingspan
15.54 m
Length
7.85 m
Height
2.53 m
MTOW
490 kg
Range
Depends on conditions (circa 300 km cross country with thermals)
Capacity
2 passengers
Cruise Speed
Approximately 87 km/h
Noise Rating
N/A (glider, virtually silent in flight)
Location
Airport Code
ZBM/CZBM
Airport Name
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) Airport
Runway
05
Camera
Device
iPhone 13