Bowlus-DuPont Senior Albatross

Glider Reg. Number: NC219Y

1933

Design & Development

The Bowlus 1-S-2100 Senior Albatross was a 1930s single-seat glider designed by William Hawley Bowlus for Bowlus Sailplane Company Ltd. The aircraft is based on a prototype glider,  the "Super Sailplane" designed by Bowlus, and instructor Martin Schempp, built by students at the Curtiss-Wright Technical Institute.

Donated to the National Soaring Museum in 1977 by Chet Decker.     

Images of the Senior Albatross at the National Soaring Museum 

Specifications

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Wingspan: 61 ft 9 in (18.82 m)
• Wing area: 204.75 ft² (19 m²)
• Aspect ratio: 18.72
• Empty weight: 340 lb (154 kg)
• Gross weight: 520 lb (236 kg)