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The Alexander Schleicher ASW 19 is a single seat, 15 metre Standard Class sailplane built by Alexander Schleicher in Germany. Designed by Gerhard Waibel, it first flew in 1975 and entered production in the second half of the 1970s, with production continuing into the mid 1980s. It followed the ASW 15 and preceded the later ASW 24, occupying an important place in the transition from early glass fibre Standard Class designs to more refined composite competition gliders. The ASW 19 is a pure sailplane, not a powered touring aircraft, and is valued for club, cross country and contest flying where simple systems, predictable handling and established support matter.
The ASW 19 has a 15 metre, 49.2 ft wingspan and an unflapped composite wing. Published performance is typically quoted at about 38:1 best glide ratio, with best glide speed around the mid 50 knot range depending on loading. Higher inter thermal cruise speeds are flown according to weather, ballast and pilot technique, rather than a fixed cruise figure. Maximum permitted speed is commonly listed at about 135 knots. Range and ceiling are not fixed in the conventional aircraft sense, since both depend on soaring conditions, pilot decisions and oxygen equipment. Typical maximum all up weight is around 900 lb, with useful load varying by equipment, ballast provision and national certification. Powerplant: none, the ASW 19 is launched by aerotow, winch or other ground launch method.
The cockpit seats one pilot under a long, forward hinged canopy, with a semi reclined glider seating position and limited baggage space behind the seat. Ergonomics are simple and mechanical, with conventional sailplane controls, airbrakes and landing gear operation. Avionics vary widely by aircraft age and owner upgrades. A typical used ASW 19 panel may include an airspeed indicator, altimeter, mechanical or electronic variometer, compass, VHF radio, audio panel or speaker, battery system, FLARM or ADS-B related traffic equipment where fitted, and a glider navigation computer from suppliers such as LXNAV, ClearNav or similar. Garmin Perspective or Garmin G1000 suites are not typical for this model.
Used ASW 19 buyers should focus on airframe condition, trailer quality, maintenance records, control system rigging, canopy condition, landing gear wear, airbrake operation and compliance with applicable service bulletins or airworthiness directives. Composite inspection is important, especially around wing roots, tail attachments, control surfaces and any repaired damage. Common market distinctions include early ASW 19 aircraft and the ASW 19B, plus individual upgrades such as modern variometers, flight computers, FLARM, transponders, refreshed upholstery, improved battery installations and refinished gelcoat. In the used market, the ASW 19 generally sits as an affordable classic composite 15 metre glider, below newer high performance Standard Class designs but above older wood or early composite trainers in cross country capability.