Jonker Sailplanes

17/06/2026

✈️ Inside the New Jonker Sailplanes Factory

Stefan Langer recently visited our new manufacturing facility in Potchefstroom, South Africa, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with Uys Jonker.

See how JS sailplanes are built - from composite manufacturing to final assembly.

🎥 Watch the full tour:
https://youtu.be/Qh_LhPikeZo?si=OZFU9Ca-yyqc7sGS

Your Dream. Our Mission.



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✈️ Ein Blick in die neue Jonker Sailplanes Fabrik

Stefan Langer besuchte kürzlich unsere neue Produktionsstätte in Potchefstroom, Südafrika, zu einer exklusiven Werksführung mit Uys Jonker.

Erleben Sie, wie JS-Segelflugzeuge entstehen – von der Composite-Fertigung bis zur Endmontage.

🎥 Die vollständige Werksführung ansehen:
https://youtu.be/Qh_LhPikeZo?si=OZFU9Ca-yyqc7sGS

Your Dream. Our Mission.

14/06/2026

🏆 Sebastian Kawa talks about flying the JS5 sailplane and competing at the highest levels of gliding.

In this exclusive interview, world-renowned glider pilot Sebastian Kawa shares insights into competitive soaring, championship flying, and his experience flying the incredible JS5 sailplane.

Watch this short clip and discover what goes on behind the scenes of elite gliding competition.



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🏆 Sebastian Kawa spricht über das Fliegen des Segelflugzeugs JS5 und den Wettbewerb auf höchstem Niveau im Segelflugsport.

In diesem exklusiven Interview gibt der weltbekannte Segelflugpilot Sebastian Kawa Einblicke in den Wettkampf-Segelflug, Meisterschaften und seine Erfahrungen mit dem beeindruckenden JS5-Segelflugzeug.

Sehen Sie sich diesen kurzen Clip an und erfahren Sie, was hinter den Kulissen des Spitzensegelflugs passiert.

11/06/2026

🌍✈️ Open Charter Slots Available – JS3 RES at Bitterwasser (Namibia) for season 2026 & 2027!

Dreaming of world-class soaring conditions? We still have open rental slots available for our JS3 RES based at Bitterwasser for the 2026 and 2027 gliding seasons.

Bitterwasser is widely regarded as one of the world’s premier gliding destinations, offering exceptional thermal conditions, long-distance soaring opportunities, and unforgettable flying experiences in the heart of Namibia.

This season, JS Glider Charter is offering a fully equipped JS3 RES for charter, giving you the opportunity to enjoy one of the most capable sailplanes available in one of the best soaring locations on the planet.

Interested pilots are invited to visit our booking page and check the Calendar section for currently available charter periods.

🏠 Accommodation bookings can be arranged directly with Bitterwasser. https://flying.bitterwasser.com/gliding.html

✈️ Glider bookings are handled through the JS Glider Charter website. https://www.jsglidercharter.com/namibia-bitterwasser/

Don’t miss your chance to experience epic Namibia soaring in a JS3 RES! We look forward to welcoming you to Bitterwasser.


https://www.jsglidercharter.com/namibia-bitterwasser/

Gliders for Rent in Namibia-Bitterwasser Season 2026/2027. JS3 RES "A7"

08/06/2026

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06/06/2026

🏆 The German National Championships 2026 in Zwickau for the 15m and Standard Classes are over!

Despite a very challenging weather situation over two weeks, a total of five competition days were completed.

15m Class
🥇 David Niedzielski (JS3 RES)
🥈 Hermann Leucker (JS3 Jet)
🥉 Christophe Nacke (Ventus 2ct)

Standard Class
🥇 Klaus Triebel (LS8)
🥈 Jan Kretzschmar
🥉 Benedikt Wägele

Notably, 13 of the 40 pilots competing in the 15m Class chose to fly a JS3, underlining the strong presence of the aircraft in this year’s championship.

06/06/2026

🏆 The German National Championships 2026 in Zwickau for the 15m and Standard Class is over!

Despite a very challenging weather situation over two weeks, a total of five competition days were completed.

15m Class
🥇 David Niedzielski (JS3 RES)
🥈 Hermann Leucker (JS3 Jet)
🥉 Christophe Nacke (Ventus 2ct)

Standard Class
🥇 Klaus Triebel (LS8)
🥈 Jan Kretzschmar
🥉 Benedikt Wägele

Notably, 13 of the 40 pilots competing in the 15m Class chose to fly a JS3, underlining the strong presence of the aircraft in this year’s championship.

Congratulations to all winners and competitors on a great championship!

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🏆 Die Deutschen Meisterschaften 2026 der 15-m- und Standardklasse in Zwickau sind beendet!

Trotz einer über zwei Wochen hinweg sehr anspruchsvollen Wettersituation konnten insgesamt fünf Wertungstage durchgeführt werden.

15-m-Klasse
🥇 David Niedzielski (JS3 RES)
🥈 Hermann Leucker (JS3 Jet)
🥉 Christophe Nacke (Ventus 2ct)

Standardklasse
🥇 Klaus Triebel (LS8)
🥈 Jan Kretzschmar
🥉 Benedikt Wägele

Bemerkenswert: 13 der insgesamt 40 Piloten in der 15-m-Klasse vertrauten auf eine JS3, was die starke Präsenz dieses Flugzeugmusters bei der diesjährigen Meisterschaft unterstreicht.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch an alle Sieger und Teilnehmer zu einer gelungenen Meisterschaft! ✈️

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05/06/2026

Inside Jonker Sailplanes – Factory Tour with Uys Jonker

Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Jonker Sailplanes production facility in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Guided by Uys Jonker, you'll follow the complete journey of a sailplane from production to final assembly inside our purpose-built 10,000 m² manufacturing facility.

Discover where innovation, precision engineering, and craftsmanship come together.

▶️ Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/0WZWo9D1U_k

Your Dream. Our Mission.



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Deutsch

Jonker Sailplanes – Werksführung mit Uys Jonker

Erleben Sie einen exklusiven Blick hinter die Kulissen von Jonker Sailplanes in Potchefstroom, Südafrika. Uys Jonker persönlich führt Sie durch unsere hochmoderne Produktionsstätte und zeigt den gesamten Entstehungsprozess eines Segelflugzeugs – von den ersten Fertigungsschritten bis zur Endmontage.

Entdecken Sie, wo Innovation, Präzisionsengineering und Handwerkskunst zusammenkommen.

▶️ Vollständiges Video ansehen: https://youtu.be/0WZWo9D1U_k

Your Dream. Our Mission.

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

🏆 Fresh from the 40th World Gliding Championships in Poland, we spoke with 18m World Champion Victor Mallick, Vice World Champion Christophe Abadie, and French Team Captain Eric Napoléon about their experience flying the JS3 Rapture and JS5 Rey.

Hear firsthand why the world’s best pilots trust JS Sailplanes at the highest level of competition and what makes the JS3 a championship-winning glider, while the JS5 is shaping the future of high-performance soaring.

Congratulations to Team France on an outstanding achievement! 🇫🇷✈️



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🏆 Direkt von den 40. Segelflug-Weltmeisterschaften in Polen haben wir mit dem 18-m-Weltmeister Victor Mallick, dem Vizeweltmeister Christophe Abadie und dem französischen Teamkapitän Eric Napoléon über ihre Erfahrungen mit der JS3 Rapture und der JS5 Rey gesprochen.

Erfahren Sie aus erster Hand, warum die besten Piloten der Welt bei Wettbewerben auf höchstem Niveau auf JS Sailplanes vertrauen, was die JS3 zu einem weltmeisterlichen Segelflugzeug macht und wie die JS5 die Zukunft des Hochleistungssegelflugs prägt.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch an das Team Frankreich zu diesem herausragenden Erfolg! 🇫🇷✈️

03/12/2025

JS launches new company website – now also available in German!

JS has released its brand-new website featuring a modern design, improved navigation, faster and expanded functionality.
A key highlight: The entire site is now available in German, making it easier to serve customers in Germany and beyond. (press right top corner to change to German)

Additional enhancements are still underway, and JS would like to apologize for the recent issues experienced with the previous website. The team is committed to ensuring a smooth and improved user experience going forward.

Check out the new page and explore our products, services, Partner network and recent developments – now even easier and more intuitive.
👉 Enjoy discovering!

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