They used one of the prototypes and the Discus K flew for the first time in 1988. The K model was one of the last versions of the Discus and an attempt to create a capable aerobatic contest version. In Europe it is one of the most prolific gliders and it is very typical of gliders that the thousands of enthusiasts fly every weekend. The later models (though many are retrofitted) had winglets that made the performance and handling better. The good natured flight characteristics made it a perfect club glider for the experienced gliders. Though it is no longer a top contender for the prices (the progress in gliders in the last 10 years is nothing short of amazing), it is still a high performance glider with a 42 to 1 glide ratio. With its distinctive swept back leading edge it was rather revolutionary when it was produced and it totally dominated the standard class sailplane racing throughout the 1980s and won the 1985, 19 World Gliding Championships. It is still produced in the Czech Republic in low numbers. It was produced in Germany between 19 and around 850 aircraft are still flying.

The Discus is a Standard Class glider created by Schempp-Hirth. And a suitable aircraft and finally there is one for FS! It's hard enough with an engine but doing it all on kinetic energy demands a very high degree of skill. Aerobatic gliding is perhaps the most complex and demanding of aviation sports.

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