RENT A SHARK IN THE KALAHARI

A SHARK IN THE DESERT…

Ever seen a shark in the desert? Well, now these animals are becoming native to Namibia… And you can even rent them! For your most captivating flying adventure you may either book a single seater HPH 304 SHARK or a double seater HPH 304 TWIN SHARK. We collaborate with our partners from Veronica Flying Lodge (or any other flying center in Namibia). Here, we are all belonging to one family – managers, guests, but also the personnel and even the tame animals make part of it. Feel the spirit of Africa from its most pleasant and hearty side. 

FROM COCKPIT TO COCKTAIL IN A MINUTE

Flying, game watching, hanging out at the pool… this wonderful combination makes not only you happy but also your partner. After flying, you will jump into the pool within minutes – or you will sit on the veranda with a tasty cocktail aside watching the sun setting behind the dunes of the Kalahari… Our local partner will support you with all questions and topics so that your stay becomes wonderful – in the sky and on earth! 

RENT A HPH SHARK IN NAMIBIA

The HPH 304MS Shark is a high-performance single-seated, flapped 18m-class glider. Especially the safety cockpit with protective head frame has excellent properties. The maximum take-off weight is 600 kg at a surface loading up to 51.1 kg/ m2. This combination results in a gliding ratio of more than 51 at 125 km/h. The Binder SOLO 2-cylinder-2-stroke engine can withstand high thermal loads being entirely water-cooled. The cooler folds out together with the propeller and is in the direct air flow of the propeller – best conditions for flying in Africa! 

304S TECHNICAL DATA

MS

(selflauncher)

Geometry

Wing span

18 m (59 ft)

Wing area

11.8 m2 / 127 ft2

Aspect ratio

27.4

Fuselage length

6.8 m / 22.3 ft

Profile

HPH xn2

Weights

Empty weight

300 kg / 620 lb

maximum take-off weight

600 kg / 1300 lb

Water ballast

240 l / 66 US gal

Min. wing loading

30 kg/m2 / 6.0 lb/ft2

Max. wing loading

51 kg/m2 / 10.4 lb/ft2

Glide Performance

Best glide ratio

> 50

at speed

125 km/h / 68 kts

min. sink rate (at min. weight)

0.45 m/s / 83 ft/min

at speed

66 km/h / 36 kt

Limitations

Stall speed (at max. weight)

88 km/h / 48 kt

VNE

280 km/h / 150 kt

304MS ENGINE SYSTEM

MS (selflauncher)

Engine System

Type

Binder Solo 2625-01

Weight

23 kg / xx lbs

Alternator

12 V / 150 W

Maximum Power

38 kW / 52 hp

Max. cont. RPM

6250 l/min

Compression

9.5:1

Fuel consumption

21,5 l/h

Lubricant

1:50 Autosuper-2-stroke eng. oil

Propeller pillar

Carbon fibre

Engine Performance

Climb rate

Range

RENT A 304TS TWINSHARK IN NAMIBIA

Fly a a double-seater as appealing and performing as a single-seat glider. The Twin Shark’s spacious cockpit easily accomodates tall pilots, and those of generous build. A single-piece canopy delivers outstanding visibility for both pilots. The – highly praised – key cockpit features of the Shark have been adopted in the Twin Shark. Best of all is that you will believe that you fly a single-seater! The cockpit ventilation system makes even african temperatures comfortable. This is where you enjoy staying for hours – make it an outstanding experience! 

304TS TWIN SHARK TECHNICAL DATA

MTS (selflauncher)

Geometry

Wing span

20 m (65.6 ft)

Wing area

15,2 m2 / 164 ft2

Aspect ratio

26,5

Fuselage length

8,95 m / 29.36 ft

Profile

PW10-145 14,5%

Weights

Empty weight

485 kg / 1070 lb

maximum take-off weight

850 kg / 1874 lb

Water ballast

120 l / 31,7 US gal

Min. wing loading

36 kg/m2 / 7.36 lb/ft2

Max. wing loading

56 kg/m2 / 11.47 lb/ft2

Glide Performance

Best glide ratio

49

at speed

128 km/h

min. sink rate (at min. weight)

0,5 m/s / 98 ft/min

at speed

92 km/h / 50 kt

Limitations

Stall speed (at max. weight)

68 km/h / 37 kt

VNE

275 km/h / 148 kt

SOLO 2625-02

TECHNISCHE DATEN MOTOR:

Motorleistung:

ca 47KW / 62PS

max. Dauerdrehzahl:

6500 l/min

Vergaser:

2 Mikuni

Verdichtung:

9,5 : 1

Zündung:

Ducati, Bosch W5 AC

Getriebe:

Zahnriemen 3:1

Kraftstoffverbrauch:

24,5 l/h

Gewicht:

24 kg

Generator:

12 V 150 W

Schmierstoff:

1:50 Super-2Takt-Öl

Propellerturm:

Kohlefaser

Propeller: (Technoflug)

2-Blatt Kunststoff

CONFIGURATION

A POSSIBLE RENTING INCLUDES:

  • HPH SHARK or HPH TWIN SHARK rent in Namibia

  • Full flight service – briefing, flight station, plane accomodation, water&fuel, repair shop, ground service…

  •  Full-board accomodation in beautiful, luxury bungalows or in atmospheric tents, just a few steps away from your glider

  • Family-like atmosphere with exquisite food, leisure area, pool, air condition, internet, Wlan

  • Game drives, quad biking, sundowner tours and much more on 20,000 ha farmland

  • All transfers from and to the airport in Windhoek 

  • Ask for prices and availability! 

RENT A SHARK FROM ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FLYING CENTERS OF NAMIBIA:

YOUR CONTACT FOR RENT AND HPH GLIDERS:

HpH Ltd. 

Čáslavská 234 

Kutná Hora (CZ) 

info@hph.cz 

We speak English and German.

FEEL FREE TO ASK US FOR OTHER RENTAL OFFERS IN NAMIBIA, SOUTH AFRIKA OR EUROPE.

Situated close to the Olifants river, the gliding center of Veronica offers very early take-offs during the season which usually runs from November 1 to January 25. 

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