03/31/2024. Remarks by Johan Visschedijk: "The aerodynamic and structural design of the gliders was found at the end of the 1920s. It essentially remained in effect until the introduction of plastic construction in the 1960s.

Since Akaflieg Darmstadt needed a new aircraft after the "Konsul" glider broke, Kurt Völker designed the cantilever high-wing aircraft "Darmstadt" in 1927. It was constructed for the requirements of slope flying and therefore designed for the best glide angle at a good sink rate. In 1928 the "Darmstadt" flew in America and was sold there after a break.

Akaflieg Darmstadt then built a second, improved “Darmstadt” (D 19) in 1928. Franz Gross made the design for the "Darmstadt II". From 1928 until 1934 it took part in the annual Rhön competition with great success, including in 1929 Johannes Nehring improved the course record to 44.9 mls (72.3 km) with the "Darmstadt II".

Its last great success was taking part in the 1934 gliding expedition to Finland before it was destroyed by a crash."