Winter

Gebr. Winter GmbH & Co.KG
On-Board Devices for Aviation
Jungingen, Germany


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Overview
Winter has an excellent reputation as a quality manufacturer of aircraft instruments.  With all the high tech devices in sailplanes these days, having a reliable mechanical variometer makes sense.  It will continue to work perfectly regardless of the status of your glider battery and fuses.  Winter is also known for their airspeed indicators, MacCready speed-to-fly rings, altimeters, barographs and accessories for all those products.

History - Involved Right from the Beginning
The three brothers Eugen, Heinrich, and Willi Winter founded the company Gebrüder Winter OHG on October 1st, 1931 with the air of producing and distributing various meteorological instruments.  In 1935 the building in the "Hauptstrasse" as place of business and headquarter was bought and extended various times during the following decades.  

The young company soon founded the right track by developing and constructing flight instruments in addition to the meteorological instruments and a time when sports flying was still very rare.  Together with the sport flying field, Messrs. Winter were developing more and more and grew into specialists in flight instruments.

Today Winter flight instruments are used all over the world.  The precision of the instruments and their high reliability as well as the prompt service regarding control and overhaul are requested by manufacturers and proprietors of planes.

The Company
Flight instruments must ensure a safe flight and afford the pilot the opportunity of exploiting the capabilities of his aircraft to the fullest.  The requirement placed on instruments of this nature in regard to measuring accuracy, insensitivity to outside influences (vibration, acceleration, fluctuations in temperature, etc.) and operational reliability are stringent in the extreme
.

Behind The Glass
The August/September 2013 edition of Sailplane & Gliding magazine featured a nice 3-page article about Winter. Click on the image below to view the article.

History

Founder Heinrich Winter with his sons, 
Hans, Helmut and Edwin Winter, all of them have led the company in the second generation, and with his daughter Franziska.(RTL)

Assembly hall in the 1960s.





Meteorograph from the 1930s.




Photos from Winter's Headquarters in Jungingen, Germany
Click on the images below to view larger versions.



The small town of 
Jungingen, Germany
(Burg Hohenzollern) in the fog.
Front of company building in
Jungingen

Back of company building in
Jungingen


Company building in Jungingen

Assembly of parts

Airspeed Assembly

Altimeter Assembly

Variometer Assembly


Mobile Test Kit

Spare Part Production

Quality Management
Gebr. Winter has accumulated many years' experience in manufacturing and developing flight instruments.  Thanks to optimally equipped test facilities, instrument workshops and a staff of experienced specialists, Winter instruments have become a byword for high precision and reliability.  Maximum emphasis is placed on dependable service in the after-sales inspection and overhaul of the instruments. 



Company Overview Video

This page will give you an overview of the range of flight instruments Winter produces.  

Special Instrument Dial Colors
In addition to the standard and classy white on black instrument dials, Winter offers light ivory and anodized aluminum colors an option for many of their instruments.  The light ivory dials (with black markings and red and black pointers) give the instruments a classic look that looks fantastic in vintage sailplanes.  Below is a photo of the ivory dials installed in the panel of a Spalinger sailplane that is being worked on by Mike Redman at RAW Fabrication, LLC.  Click on the image to view a larger version. There is a $80 extra charge for the ivory dials for most instruments, and $50 for the W-1115 QM III bank indicator shown in the bottom center of the photo.  The upgrade part number is W-8028.
 

Special Instrument Dial Colors




Standard White markings and
pointers on a 
black anodized background
Black markings and red and black pointers on a light ivory background
Black markings and red and black
pointers on an anodized aluminum background
Winter Catalog
The latest Winter catalog is available here: Winter Catalog


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OpRangeStickers-USA

OpRangeStickers-USA

Airspeed Indicator Operating Range Stickers - USAMade in the USA - Not From WinterApproximate diamet..

$6.00

Winter-1110, Ball Bank Indicator, Model: QM I

Winter-1110, Ball Bank Indicator, Model: QM I

Ball Bank Indicator, Model: QM IFits in a 57 mm (2 1/4") instrument hole.  See drawing at right..

$75.00

Winter-1115, Ball Bank Indicator, Model: QM III

Winter-1115, Ball Bank Indicator, Model: QM III

Ball Bank Indicator, Model: QM IIIThis version is mounted in a case that fits into a standard 57 mm ..

$90.00

Winter-1120, Winter, Ball Bank Indicator, Model: QM II

Winter-1120, Winter, Ball Bank Indicator, Model: QM II

Ball Bank Indicator, Model: QM IISee drawing at right for dimensions.Whenever there is no turn and b..

$75.00

Winter-1500, Winter, FSZMD, Flying Hours Counter, Digital

Winter-1500, Winter, FSZMD, Flying Hours Counter, Digital

FSZMD, Flying Hours Counter, DigitalWinter flying hours counters are installed wherever actual flyin..

$455.00

Winter-1510, Winter, FSZM, Flying Hours Counter, Analog

Winter-1510, Winter, FSZM, Flying Hours Counter, Analog

FSZM, Flying Hours Counter, AnalogWinter flying hours counters are installed wherever actual flying ..

$455.00

Winter-1800, Watch

Winter-1800, Watch

Winter WatchThe new design of our men's and women's watch is a must for every pilot. The watch has a..

$135.00

Winter-4011, Winter, Altimeter Scale Ring, 80 mm

Winter-4011, Winter, Altimeter Scale Ring, 80 mm

Altimeter Scale Ring, 80 mmScale ring for use with 4 FGH 10 altimeters.Prior to cross-country flight..

$95.00

Winter-4022, Winter, Altimeter Scale Ring, 57 mm

Winter-4022, Winter, Altimeter Scale Ring, 57 mm

Altimeter Scale Ring, 57 mmScale ring for use with 4 FGH 40 altimetersPrior to cross-country flight,..

$95.00

Winter-4325, Winter,  Altimeter, Model: 4 FGH 10, 20,000 feet, inHg, 3-pointer

Winter-4325, Winter, Altimeter, Model: 4 FGH 10, 20,000 feet, inHg, 3-pointer

Altimeter, Model: 4 FGH 10, 20,000 feet, inHg, 3-pointer80 mm (3 1/8"), 3 pointer, , Range: 0 t..

$1,035.00

Winter-4445, WInter, Altimeter, Model: 4FGH 20, 30,000 feet, inHg, 2-pointer

Winter-4445, WInter, Altimeter, Model: 4FGH 20, 30,000 feet, inHg, 2-pointer

Altimeter, Model: 4FGH 20, 30,000 feet, inHg, 2-pointerNote: The Winter-4555 below is much more..

$1,035.00

Winter-4555, Winter,  Altimeter, Model: 4FGH 40, 20,000 feet, inHg, 3-pointer - Popular

Winter-4555, Winter, Altimeter, Model: 4FGH 40, 20,000 feet, inHg, 3-pointer - Popular

Altimeter, Model: 4FGH 40, 20,000 feet, inHg, 3-pointer - PopularThis altimeter is very popular..

$1,035.00

Winter-5000, Winter, MacCready Ring, 80 mm, unmarked, with bezel-ring

Winter-5000, Winter, MacCready Ring, 80 mm, unmarked, with bezel-ring

MacCready Ring, 80 mm, unmarked, with bezel-ringThe MacCready type ring is an indispensable aid in c..

$90.00

Winter-5002, Winter, MacCready Ring, 80 mm, custom labeled for your glider, with bezel-ring

Winter-5002, Winter, MacCready Ring, 80 mm, custom labeled for your glider, with bezel-ring

MacCready Ring, 80 mm, custom labeled for your glider, with bezel-ringThe MacCready type ring is an ..

$150.00

Winter-5010, Winter, MacCready Ring, 57 mm, unmarked, with bezel-ring

Winter-5010, Winter, MacCready Ring, 57 mm, unmarked, with bezel-ring

MacCready Ring, 57 mm, unmarked, with bezel-ringThe MacCready type ring is an indispensable aid in c..

$90.00

Winter-5012, Winter, MacCready Ring, 57 mm, custom labeled for your glider, with bezel-ring

Winter-5012, Winter, MacCready Ring, 57 mm, custom labeled for your glider, with bezel-ring

MacCready Ring, 57 mm, custom labeled for your glider, with bezel-ringThe MacCready type ring is an ..

$150.00

Winter-5251, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, 80mm, 5 m/s

Winter-5251, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, 80mm, 5 m/s

Mechanical Variometer, Vane Type, Model: 5 StV 580 mm (3 1/8")±5 m/s3 second response timeApplicatio..

$685.00

Winter-5252, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, 80mm, 1000 ft/min

Winter-5252, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, 80mm, 1000 ft/min

Mechanical Variometer, Vane Type, Model: 5 StV 5-280 mm (3 1/8")±1000 ft/min3 second response timeAp..

$685.00

Winter-5253, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, 80mm, 10 Knots - Most Popular

Winter-5253, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, 80mm, 10 Knots - Most Popular

Mechanical Variometer, Vane Type, Model: 5 StV 5-3 - Most Popular80 mm (3 1/8")±10 knots3 ..

$685.00

Winter-5282, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, Sensitive, 80mm, 1000 ft/min

Winter-5282, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, Sensitive, 80mm, 1000 ft/min

Mechanical Variometer, Vane Type, Model: 5 StV 5-2 "S" - Sensitive80 mm (3 1/8")±1000 ft/min1.8 seco..

$740.00

Winter-5283, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, Sensitive, 80mm, 10 knots

Winter-5283, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, Sensitive, 80mm, 10 knots

Mechanical Variometer, Vane Type, Model: 5 StV 5-3 "S" - Sensitive80 mm (3 1/8")±10 knots1.8 second ..

$740.00

Winter-5352, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, Logarithmic, Sensitive, 80mm, 1000 ft/min

Winter-5352, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, Logarithmic, Sensitive, 80mm, 1000 ft/min

Mechanical Variometer, Vane Type, Model: 5 StVL 5-2 - Logarithmic Scale - Sensitive80 mm (3 1/8")±10..

$780.00

Winter-5353, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, Logarithmic, Sensitive, 80mm, 10 Knots

Winter-5353, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, Logarithmic, Sensitive, 80mm, 10 Knots

Mechanical Variometer, Vane Type, Model: 5 StVL 5-3 - Logarithmic Scale - Sensitive80 mm (3 1/8")±10..

$780.00

Winter-5451, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, 57mm, 5 m/s

Winter-5451, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, 57mm, 5 m/s

Mechanical Variometer, Vane Type, Model: 5 StVM 557 mm (2 1/4")±5 m/s3 second response timeAppl..

$685.00

Winter-5452, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, 57mm, 1000 ft/min

Winter-5452, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, 57mm, 1000 ft/min

Mechanical Variometer, Vane Type, Model: 5 StVM 5-257 mm (2 1/4")±1000 ft/min3 second response ..

$685.00

Winter-5453, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, 57mm, 10 Knots - Most Popular

Winter-5453, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, 57mm, 10 Knots - Most Popular

Mechanical Variometer, Vane Type, Model: 5 StVM 5-3 - Most Popular57 mm (2 1/4")±10 knots,3 sec..

$685.00

Winter-5482, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, Sensitive, 57mm, 1000 ft/min

Winter-5482, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, Sensitive, 57mm, 1000 ft/min

Mechanical Variometer, Vane Type, Model: 5 StVM 5-2 "S" - Sensitive57 mm (2 1/4")±1000 ft/min1.8 sec..

$740.00

Winter-5483, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, Sensitive, 57mm, 10 Knots

Winter-5483, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, Sensitive, 57mm, 10 Knots

Mechanical Variometer, Vane Type, Model: 5 StVM 5-3 "S" - Sensitive57 mm (2 1/4")±10 knots..

$740.00

Winter-5552, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, Logarithmic, Sensitive, 57mm, 1000 ft/min

Winter-5552, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, Logarithmic, Sensitive, 57mm, 1000 ft/min

Mechanical Variometer, Vane Type, Model: 5 StVLM 5-2 - Logarithmic Scale - Sensitive57 mm (2 1/4")±1..

$780.00

Winter-5553, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, Logarithmic, Sensitive, 57mm, 10 Knots

Winter-5553, Winter, Mechanical Variometer, Logarithmic, Sensitive, 57mm, 10 Knots

Mechanical Variometer, Vane Type, Model: 5 StVLM 5-3 - Logarithmic Scale - Sensitive57 mm (2 1/4")±1..

$780.00

Winter-6001, Winter, Großkinsky - Variable-Camberflap Ring, 80 mm

Winter-6001, Winter, Großkinsky - Variable-Camberflap Ring, 80 mm

Großkinsky - Variable-Camberflap Ring, 80 mmApplicationAs is generally known, wing load and, in turn..

$220.00

Winter-6001-Nimbus4DM, Winter, Großkinsky - Variable-Camberflap Ring, 80 mm - for Nimbus 4DM - Sale

Winter-6001-Nimbus4DM, Winter, Großkinsky - Variable-Camberflap Ring, 80 mm - for Nimbus 4DM - Sale

Großkinsky - Variable-Camberflap Ring, 80 mm - for Nimbus 4DM - SaleI'm not sure how I end..

$50.00

Winter-6003, Winter, Airspeed Indicator Operating Range Stickers - 80mm

Winter-6003, Winter, Airspeed Indicator Operating Range Stickers - 80mm

Airspeed Indicator Operating Range Stickers - 80mmFrom Winter in GermanyFor use in Winter airspeed i..

$12.00

Winter-6011, Winter, 6 SR, Pitot/Static Tube (Prandtl Tube) with Right-Angle Mount

Winter-6011, Winter, 6 SR, Pitot/Static Tube (Prandtl Tube) with Right-Angle Mount

6 SR, Pitot/Static Tube (Prandtl Tube) with Right-Angle MountThe pitot pressure input is at the tip ..

$285.00

Winter-6012, Winter, SRG, Pitot/Static Tube (Prandtl Tube)

Winter-6012, Winter, SRG, Pitot/Static Tube (Prandtl Tube)

SRG, Pitot/Static Tube (Prandtl Tube)The pitot pressure input is at the tip of the tube and the stat..

$255.00

Winter-6014, Winter, 6 DSD Static Pressure Sensor Pair

Winter-6014, Winter, 6 DSD Static Pressure Sensor Pair

6 DSD Static Pressure Sensor Pair1 pair of static pressure sensors with mounting screws and nutsIt i..

$75.00

Winter-6212, WInter,  Airspeed Indicator, Model 6 FMS 212 - Popular with Schweizer Sailplane Owners

Winter-6212, WInter, Airspeed Indicator, Model 6 FMS 212 - Popular with Schweizer Sailplane Owners

Airspeed Indicator, Model 6 FMS 212 - Popular with Schweizer Sailplane Owners80 mm (3 1/8")Rang..

$490.00

Winter-6422, WInter, Airspeed Indicator, Model: 6 FMS 422

Winter-6422, WInter, Airspeed Indicator, Model: 6 FMS 422

Airspeed Indicator, Model: 6 FMS 42280 mm (3 1/8")Range: 0 to 180 mph510° needle swingzero at 12 o'c..

$530.00

Winter-6423, Winter, Airspeed Indicator, Model: 6 FMS 423 - Most Popular

Winter-6423, Winter, Airspeed Indicator, Model: 6 FMS 423 - Most Popular

Airspeed Indicator, Model: 6 FMS 423 - Most Popular80 mm (3 1/8")Range: 0 to 160 knots510° need..

$530.00

Winter-6512, Winter, Airspeed Indicator, Model 6 FMS 512

Winter-6512, Winter, Airspeed Indicator, Model 6 FMS 512

Airspeed Indicator, Model 6 FMS 51280 mm (3 1/8")Range: 0 to 180 mph360° (1 revolution) needle swing..

$490.00

Winter-6513, Winter, Airspeed Indicator, Model 6 FMS 513

Winter-6513, Winter, Airspeed Indicator, Model 6 FMS 513

Airspeed Indicator, Model 6 FMS 51380 mm (3 1/8")Range: 0 to 160 knots360° (1 revolution) needle swi..

$490.00

Winter-7001, Winter, Großkinsky - Variable-Camberflap Ring, 57 mm

Winter-7001, Winter, Großkinsky - Variable-Camberflap Ring, 57 mm

Großkinsky - Variable-Camberflap Ring, 57 mmApplicationAs is generally known, wing load and, in turn..

$220.00

Winter-7003, Winter, Airspeed Indicator Operating Range Stickers - 57mm

Winter-7003, Winter, Airspeed Indicator Operating Range Stickers - 57mm

Airspeed Indicator Operating Range Stickers - 57mmFrom Winter in GermanyFor use in Winter airspeed i..

$12.00

Winter-7422, Winter, Airspeed Indicator, Model: 7 FMS 422

Winter-7422, Winter, Airspeed Indicator, Model: 7 FMS 422

Airspeed Indicator, Model: 7 FMS 42257 mm (2 1/4")Range: 0 to 180 mph510° needle swingzero at 12 o'c..

$530.00

Winter-7423, Winter, Airspeed Indicator, Model: 7 FMS 423 - Most Popular

Winter-7423, Winter, Airspeed Indicator, Model: 7 FMS 423 - Most Popular

Airspeed Indicator, Model: 7 FMS 423 - Most Popular57 mm (2 1/4")Range: 0 to 160 knots510°..

$530.00

Winter-7512, Winter, Airspeed Indicator, Model: 7 FMS 512

Winter-7512, Winter, Airspeed Indicator, Model: 7 FMS 512

Airspeed Indicator, Model: 7 FMS 51257 mm (2 1/4")Range: 0 to 180 mph360° (1 revolution) needle swin..

$490.00

Winter-7513, Winter, Airspeed Indicator, Model: 7 FMS 513

Winter-7513, Winter, Airspeed Indicator, Model: 7 FMS 513

Airspeed Indicator, Model: 7 FMS 51357 mm (2 1/4")Range: 0 to 160 knots360° (1 revolution) needle sw..

$490.00

Winter-9001, Winter Instrument Tubing, Clear, 5 mm I.D.

Winter-9001, Winter Instrument Tubing, Clear, 5 mm I.D.

TubingPVC tubing for connecting instruments, transparent, 5 mm inside diameter with 1.5 mm wall thic..

$4.00

Winter-9002, Winter Tubing Connector, Straight

Winter-9002, Winter Tubing Connector, Straight

Tubing Connector, Straightmetal, nickel plated, A little pricey, but much nicer than the plastic con..

$4.00

Winter-9003, Winter Tubing Connector, T

Winter-9003, Winter Tubing Connector, T

Tubing Connector, Tmetal, nickel plated, A little pricey, but much nicer than the plastic connectors..

$6.00

Winter-9004, Winter Tubing Connector, +

Winter-9004, Winter Tubing Connector, +

Tubing Connector, +metal, nickel plated, A little pricey, but much nicer than the plastic connectors..

$7.00

Winter-9005, Winter, 5-Way Tubing Quick Connector

Winter-9005, Winter, 5-Way Tubing Quick Connector

5-Way Tubing Quick ConnectorHose connections are not usually accessible when an instrument panel is ..

$65.00

Winter-9006, Winter, Tank for Water Condensation

Winter-9006, Winter, Tank for Water Condensation

Tank for Water CondensationThis is a simple plastic reservoir with 2 hose connectors.  It is us..

$30.00

Winter-9007, Winter, Instrument Screw, M4 x 20, black, aluminum

Winter-9007, Winter, Instrument Screw, M4 x 20, black, aluminum

Instrument ScrewM4 x 20, blackThe same screws supplied by Winter with all their instruments.  N..

$0.50

Winter-9008, Winter, Glass Face Plate for large Winter Instruments

Winter-9008, Winter, Glass Face Plate for large Winter Instruments

Glass Face Plate for large Winter Instruments73.5 mm diameter..

$2.00

Winter-9009, Winter, Glass Face Plate for small Winter Instruments

Winter-9009, Winter, Glass Face Plate for small Winter Instruments

Glass Face Plate for small Winter Instruments53 mm diameter..

$2.00

Winter-9010, Winter, Tool for Bezel Rings

Winter-9010, Winter, Tool for Bezel Rings

Tool for Bezel RingsMay be used for removing and installing the bezel rings which hold the glass fac..

$46.00

Winter-9012-57mm, Winter, O-Ring

Winter-9012-57mm, Winter, O-Ring

O-RingFor 57 mm airspeed indicator or variometer.  This o-ring seals the instrument and is moun..

$1.00

Winter-9012-80mm, Winter, O-Ring

Winter-9012-80mm, Winter, O-Ring

O-Ring70 x 2.5 mm diameter, for 80 mm ASI (airspeed indicator) and variometer..

$1.00

Winter-9013, Winter, Knob, For 4 FGH 10 and 4 FGH 20 Altimeters

Winter-9013, Winter, Knob, For 4 FGH 10 and 4 FGH 20 Altimeters

Knob, For 4 FGH 10 and 4 FGH 20 Altimeters..

$6.00

Winter-9014, Winter, Capacity Flask - Standard

Winter-9014, Winter, Capacity Flask - Standard

Capacity Flask - Standard0.45 L expansion tank with copperwool filling, for use with standard v..

$40.00

Winter-9015, Winter, Capacity Flask - Large

Winter-9015, Winter, Capacity Flask - Large

Capacity Flask - Large0.90 L expansion tank with copperwool filling, for use with "L" (logarith..

$45.00

Winter-9031, Winter, Bezel ring, Grooved, 80 mm, for use with MacCready ring

Winter-9031, Winter, Bezel ring, Grooved, 80 mm, for use with MacCready ring

Bezel ring, Grooved, 80 mm, for use with MacCready ringMost Winter variometers ship with a beveled b..

$21.00

Winter-9031-Bevel, Winter, Bezel ring, Beveled, 80 mm

Winter-9031-Bevel, Winter, Bezel ring, Beveled, 80 mm

Bezel ring, Beveled, 80 mmThis is the standard beveled bezel ring that ships with most Winter Variom..

$21.00

Winter-9032, Winter, Bezel ring, Grooved, 57 mm, for use with MacCready ring

Winter-9032, Winter, Bezel ring, Grooved, 57 mm, for use with MacCready ring

Bezel ring, Grooved, 57 mm, for use with MacCready ringMost Winter variometers ship with a beveled b..

$21.00

Winter-9032-Bevel. Winter, Bezel ring, Beveled, 57 mm

Winter-9032-Bevel. Winter, Bezel ring, Beveled, 57 mm

Bezel ring, Beveled, 57 mmThis is the standard beveled bezel ring that ships with most Winter Variom..

$21.00

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