The flyable speed range of the "Schnecke" was enormous. The top speed was more than four times as high as the minimum speed. On landing, the aircraft could be brought to a halt after a roll distance of about 10 m. The aircraft received its type certificate on 26/03/1931.The Academic Flight Group Hannover finally had its training aircraft. Most of those who had worked on it didn't even live to see it. The "schnecke" remained in training service until 1933, when with the political upheaval, the Akaflieg ceased to exist in its previous form. Only in 1938, when the scientifically interested aviators were able to regroup under the name Flugtechnische Fachgruppe Hannover (Aeronautical Engineering Group Hanover), was there a new design, namely the high-performance glider AFH 4 with Fowler wings. Around this time, the "Schnecke" (Snail) is said to have been seen for the last time: stripped of its gear and parked.
