ASK13 – G-CJMJ
Offers ITRO – £5,000
ASK-13 S/N 13616
ARC Expired – 2 Jul 2024
Last Annual – 7 Sep 2024
Current Hours from New – 8,439:32
Current Launches from New – 40,314
Located – RAF Shawbury
Lifed Items:
Straps – Lap Straps – On-Condition,
Hooks – Replace/Overhaul at 42032 (1718 Launches remaining) Lifed at 2000 launches in 2019.
Shoulder Straps – Gadringer – replaced November 2016 – 12 year life and then on condition November 2028.
As the RAFGSA moves towards an all GRP fleet this ASK13 is now surplus to Association requirements.
The ASK-13 is the gold standard in glider training – its predictable handling and forgiving stall characteristics make it ideal for teaching beginners while also being fun for experienced pilots. Its versatility allows for a wide range of flight activities. Currently in storage at RAF Shawbury this aircraft is in excellent condition overall having been refurbished by Dave Bullock in 2019. Aircraft not re-rigged so Range of Movements was not completed. Structural survey (BGA 3 year wooden gliders) is due next annual in 2025 – this aircraft has the access holes present for an easy survey. If required by the buyer this aircraft can be sold with an open-top trailer, but this will be negotiated as a separate cost.
Key Features:
✅ Ideal Trainer: Extremely forgiving flight characteristics, making it perfect for student pilots and instructors alike.
✅ Robust and Reliable: Durable wood and fabric construction designed for heavy use and easy maintenance.
✅ Excellent Visibility: Tandem seating with a high wing design offers great visibility for both pilot and passenger.
✅ Versatile Performance: Suitable for basic training, aerobatics, and thermalling – a true all-rounder!
✅ Nostalgic Charm: Classic vintage aesthetics combined with proven performance.
❌ Glue Inspection Required: Structural survey (BGA 3 year wooden gliders) is due next annual in 2025 – this aircraft has the access holes present for an easy survey.
Cockpit / Equipment
| Airspeed Indicator Front | PZL | S/N 02547 |
| Airspeed Indicator Rear | PZL | S/N 01864 |
| Altimeter Front | Smiths | Mk 14A, S/N 253/55 |
| Altimeter Rear | Kelvin | Mk XIVC, S/N 10/62 |
| Compass | Airpath | C2300, S/N not known |
| Accelerometer | Jaeger | Type 50, S/N2697 |
| VHF Transceiver (Radio) | Becker | ATR6201, S/N 07467 |
| Mechanical Vario, front | PZL | WRS-5D, S/N 7812054 |
| Mechanical Vario, rear | Winter | 5 STV5-3, S/N 062512 |
| Electrical Vario, front | Westerboer | WV 900 |
| Flarm, front | Swiss Flarm | Remote display unit |
| Flarm, rear, (also logger) | Swiss Flarm | Flarm master unit, S/N F79018 |
| Front seat lap harness | Pacific Scientific | P/N 1101612-01/03 |
| Front seat shoulder harness | Gadringer | P/N 2501, S/N 1637108 |
| Rear seat lap harness | Pacific Scientific | P/N 1101612-01/03 |
| Rear seat shoulder harness | Gadringer | P/N 2700, S/N 1637107,(new11/16) |
| Nose hook | Tost | E-Booster hook E72, s/n 12431 |
| C of G hook | Tost | G72, S/N 33044 |