kinsell wrote on 6/29/2020 4:15 PM:
On 6/29/20 4:21 PM, Ramy wrote:
Do folks really sell their gliders so that they can pay deposit on a glider
which was not built yet, knowing how common big delays are even with the most
established factories? Why would anyone do that? If you really must sell your
glider to buy another, buy a used glider. So many great used gliders in like new
conditions out there which you can buy instantly. If you really want a brand new
glider you never seen before, than you should be able to afford the financial
risk and be able to keep your glider meanwhile. Otherwise it does not make sense
neither financially nor flying wise.
Personally I think the GP15 sounds great, I will wait until they fly around for
few years and are available for resale.

Ramy



Not necessarily to pay a deposit.* GP was offering discounts for paying upfront
for the gliders.* Everyone loves a discount, right?* For someone wanting to move
up to a motorglider and marginally able to afford it, they might think selling the
existing glider and taking the discount was a good idea.* In hindsight, they
probably wouldn't do it again.

Nadler says to wait until the new glider is on the boat before selling the old
one.* Maybe good enough for a mainline vendor, but with certain less established
vendors, maybe should wait until it's on the boat, delivered, CoA issued, and half
a dozen test flights under your belt.

Perhaps a good plan if your glider is number 5 or less; after that, you have some
history to aid your "sell" decision. Mine number is 12 or so, so there will be a
track record before mine is even on the boat.

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