Eastern Sailplane Announces Retirement as U.S. Schleicher Representative

After more than 30 years, John Murray, the U.S. Schleicher representative based in Waynesville, Ohio, has decided to spend time on other personal pursuits. "Linda and I have been committed to Schleicher and promoting soaring as a profession and a passion. But it's time now to pursue other things besides the day-to-day business of being a representative," Murray explains.

"I approach this with great anticipation for the next stage of my life. And, I have huge doubts that I'm doing the right thing. Then I look again and realize it is the right thing and the right time," Murray says." I deeply thank all of you who have supported me so loyally all these years. It has been a wonderful ride."

Effective June 6, 2015, Eastern Sailplane will begin the transfer of support inventory to Rex Mayes at Williams Soaring in Williams, Calif. Rex and Noelle are the next Schleicher dealers representing the U.S. As such, Williams Soaring will handle sales, service and parts for Schleicher. Contact Williams Soaring at 2668 Husted Road, Williams, CA 95987; Phone 530-473-5600; Fax 530-473-5315; Email info@williamssoaring.com.

Says Murray, "I wish them and Schleicher nothing but continued success. They are certainly on a roll at the moment with the best trainer, 18/15 meter, 20 meter two place, 18/21 meter self launch and open two place. Their product line is remarkable at present. I hope that continues."

Murray will not quite float away as Eastern Sailplane will continue its FAA repair station. "As an active repair facility I will maintain spares stock as necessary to support repair activity. I'm looking forward to maintaining many of the friendships I made over the past 30-plus years. I'm very grateful for those many years of support."

John Murray, Eastern Sailplane


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For over 65 years ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER (AS) has set exacting standards for building sailplanes. Over 8600 SCHLEICHER sailplanes flying in Germany and throughout the world bear convincing testimony to their expertise as designers and manufacturers.
Founded in 1925, they are the oldest Sailplane manufacturer in the world and the largest of the German sailplane builders, both in production capacity and number of employees. SCHLEICHER is the only manufacturer to span the entire breadth of the Sailplane market, starting with single and double seat trainers and following through all four classes, with top designs in every category (Training, Standard, 15 meter, 18meter, and open class).
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The philosophy of SCHLEICHER is not only to make the fastest racers but the best ships in general. AS is willing to add many features beyond those contributing to race scores. Gerhard Waibel once said "I learned with the ASW-12 that all ships become used someday. they must be good gliders as well as fast gliders. A good glider will maintain value as it becomes old"
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