It served with the Luftwaffe and Marineflieger and was used solely for recreational sport flying.

The Elster was the first aircraft produced in Germany after World War II in any significant numbers.

The design shared the wing of the Doppelraab, braced by metal struts, but was given a new monocoque fuselage constructed of plywood with seats for two occupants arranged side by side.

The tricycle landing gear unusually featured a steerable nosewheel controlled by a hand grip.

[1] Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1962-63[3]General characteristics Performance