The Schleicher K7 Rhönadler is a West German high-wing, two-seat, glider that was designed by Rudolf Kaiser and produced by Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.[1][2] Often referred to as the Ka-7 or K-7, the US Federal Aviation Administration type certificate officially designates it as the K7.
[1][2] The K7 can be converted into a K7/13 with a conversion kit to lower the wing to the mid-wing position and installation of a one-piece canopy, rendering the aircraft similar to the ASK-13.
[1] A K7 was flown to a new world multi-place glider speed record for flight around a 500 km (311 mi) triangle of 84 km/h (52 mph) in 1964 in South Africa.
[1][2] A K7 was assigned to 2 Wing AAFC and used to train Australian Air Force Cadets 228 Squadron at Bundaberg from 2007 to 2014.
[5] Data from Sailplane Directory, Soaring and FAA Type Certificate 7g3,[1][2][3] and The World's Sailplanes:Die Segelflugzeuge der Welt:Les Planeurs du Monde[6]General characteristics Performance