Celair GA-1 Celstar
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founder | Pieter Celliers |
| Headquarters | South Africa |
| Products | GA-1 Celstar glider |
The Celair GA-1 Celstar is a South African-designed, single-seat, mid-wing glider tailored for aerobatic performance. This sailplane was created by Pieter Celliers and manufactured by his company, Celair (Pty) Limited.
Design and development
Purpose-built for competitive glider aerobatics, the GA-1's airframe complies with Joint Aviation Requirements 22 and is engineered to endure forces up to 10 g.
The aircraft's structure combines fibreglass and aramid materials, featuring a wingspan that utilizes the Wortmann FX-71-L-150/25 airfoil. It is equipped with full-span, mass-balanced ailerons and incorporates dive brakes to assist with approach control.
Production numbers reached at least eight units, with exports including two delivered to Switzerland and six to the United States.
Operational history
By August 2011, two GA-1 gliders were officially registered in the United States under the Federal Aviation Administration, classified as Experimental - Racing/Exhibition.