With the JS5, Jonker Sailplanes sets new standards in the open class. The development focused on a lightweight structure for optimum climbing in weak thermals and exceptional glide performance at high speeds with a wingspan of 24.2 meters.
We are excited to see what record flights will be possible with this glider in the future!
The Bitterwasser Flying Lodge was the main sponsor of the Junior World Gliding Championships, where from August 2 to 17, 2026, around 80 pilots from 22 nations competed for the titles in the Standard and Club classes. The grand prize for the JWGC winners was a one-week stay at the lodge, including travel and an airplane.
Largely unnoticed by the public, the 5th Red Bull Global Aerial Performance Camp 2026 took place in Bitterwasser, Namibia, from April 21, 2026, to April 30, 2026.
A few videos and pictures on this page offer a glimpse of the athletes and their performances.