I fly the LS-4.. not "broad shouldered" but of average 5'10" and 200#, I'm
not able to reach anything that slides back behind my elbows on the side
rails.

The LS-4 is easy transition ship, with owning an L-33 you should transition
easily. We require a Grob 103 checkout and experience before checking out in
the club LS-4. We also make them fly with the CG hook in the Grob. Steady
state, consistent performance in low energy tail down landings are the key.
(flame suit on) We are a training club and have a standard progression from
SGS 2-33, to 1-26 as a student, then after the rating to the Grob 103 and
LS-4.

So just try the -4 on for size.. watch the weight and balance.. you are
approaching the "max seat wt". of most European gliders of 110Kg or
242pounds (US). The max seat weight is based on structural loading.. I could
not even fly with you in the Grob 103 with you in the AFT seat.. max GW.

You will need to compute the CG location.. and include your parachute and I
bet you are over Max seat weight. But still may be within the CG and Max
GW..

Watch the Max GW limit when adding water and watch the Max "non lifting
surface" weight.

Do all these computations before you buy. You may find that you can fit,
stay in CG and Max GW, but will exceed the seat limit (242#) and may never
fly with full (nor more than 1/2) the water load.

good luck.

BT

"Gordon Schubert" wrote in message
...
I CURRENTLY FLY AN L33 SOLO AND AM LOOKING FOR A HIGHER
PERFORMANCE SHIP. tHE LS3A CAUGHT MY EYE. I AM ABOUT
6'1' AND 240 LBS WITH BROAD SHOULDERS (REALLY). CAN
ANYONE GIVE ME OPINIONS ON THE GOOD AND BAD OF AN LS3A?
THANKS
GORDY