"Bob Kuykendall" wrote in message
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Earlier, (Gus Rasch) wrote:

* People are less likely to want metal because it oilcans, and takes
thousands of rivets to hold together, and requires special tools and
skills that many find daunting.

Only a blind idiot would argue that composite gliders are not popular,
but there is a segment of the market for metal and/or fabric gliders because
they can be tied out in the weather just like any other aircraft that you
see at any airport and you can be flying ten minutes after you arrive at the
gliderport. Also, these machines can more likely be successfully repaired
and maintained by using the skills of an ordinary airframe mechanic. In
short, metal gliders are great for commercial rental operations and for
people who like to fly, but do not like to fuss and tinker.


And that's why the HP-24 kit glider is an all-composite, low-40s:1,
quickbuild kit with a T-tail and a center stick and a $17,500 base kit
price. It won't be the greatest show on earth, but if you fly it like
you stole it, you can win contests with it.

Sounds inviting!

Vaughn




Thanks, and best regards to all

Bob K.
http://www.hpaircraft.com/hp-24