Since 1971 our enthusiasm and passion for flying has been the motivation to provide top class service and advice in all aspects of your sailplane or powered sailplane.
1971 | After the closure of the aircraft manufacturing division of “Messerschmitt Bölkow Blohm” (MBB), Rudolf Lindner formed his own company. He started maintenance and repair work on the “Phönix” and “Phoebus” out of the basement of his own home. |
1972 | The company moved to more suitable premises in Baustetten. |
1980 | To company again resettled into the current premises in Walpertshofen. |
1994 | Rudolf’s son Helmut joined the company after gaining extensive training and experience at “Grob” and “Alexander Schleicher” in the use of composites within sailplane manufacturing. His training and experience focused on the processing and repair of fibre reinforced plastics aswell as on the development and testing of new sailplanes and powered sailplanes. |
2000 | Rudolf Lindner went into his well earned retirement. |
2001 | The LTB Lindner took over the spare parts supply of all single-seat “Grob” sailplanes. |
2008 | Addition of the spare parts supply for all double-seat “Grob” sailplanes, including the G103C Twin III SL. |
2009 | The “CAMO” approval now offers unbureaucratic oversight and management of aircraft conituing airworthiness. |
2010 | LTB Lindner becomes the type certificate holder for “Grob” sailplanes. |
2017 | After successful approval, we offer repair, maintenance and annual inspection of microlights (UL). |
2020 | Extension of our certifying staff licences we now also offer inspections, maintenance and repairs of sailplanes with electric propulsion and jet turbines. |
Today | LTB Lindner looks after the continuing airworthiness of sailplanes and powered sailplanes of wooden, composite, or mixed construction by offering inspection, maintenance, repair and overhaul. Furthermore, with the specialization in high quality paintshop work and excellent surface finish, LTB Lindner guarantees their customers years of trouble-free service. |