Manfred Radius

Manfred Radius is a legend in the glider and sailplane world. Beginning his career in flying sailplanes in 1961 at age 17 in Hamburg, Germany, Manfred has logged in excess of 5,000 flights and accumulated over 2,000 hours in at least 60 types of sailplanes.Manfred immigrated to Canada in 1969 and became a gliding instructor in 1972, adding the glider aerobatic instructor's endorsement in 1977..An award winning pilot, Manfred has accomplished many feats with the help of his glider, including an extended trip over the Rocky Mountains, flying at a breathtaking 35,000 feet. Aviation organizations the world over rely on Manfred’s operational expertise. Manfred will be wowing crowds with his sailplane, the Salto, at the Greater Binghamton Airshow.