Entwicklung und Erprobung von Leichtflugzeugen
| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Founder | Heiner Neumann and Dieter Reich |
| Headquarters | |
| Products | Gliders |
| Website | www |
Entwicklung und Erprobung von Leichtflugzeugen (EEL) (English: Development and Testing of Light Aircraft) is a German company focused on aircraft design, situated in Putzbrunn. Established in 1976 by Heiner Neumann and Dieter Reich, the firm concentrates on creating gliders and motor gliders, offering plans intended for amateur builders.[1] [2]
History
During the early 1960s, both founders Neumann and Reich pursued aeronautical studies at Technische Universität Berlin. Dieter Reich was responsible for designing the two aircraft models produced by EEL.[3]
The initial model, the EEL ULF 1, is a foot-launched microlift glider with an empty weight of 55 kg (121 lb), achieving its maiden flight in November 1977. The subsequent model, the EEL ULF 2, is a single-seat motorglider that first flew in October 1993. For his contributions to the ULF 2's design, Reich was honoured with the Oskar Ursinus Vereinigung (OUV) Hans-Becker-Prize in June 1997.[1][2][4]
Aircraft
| Model designation | Maiden flight | Quantity produced | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEL ULF 1 | November 1977 | Over 40 units | microlift glider |
| EEL ULF 2 | October 1993 | 15 units | Motor glider |
See also
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External links
- ulf-2.com - Official developer website