Yes, there is trim in a 1-26. Just not a tremendous amount. Usually full
forward is about best L/D, and full back is a good thermaling speed. ( if
the trim is set well)

I have made the transition the other way. I originally trained in a L-23
then transitioned to a 1-26. After over 200 hours in a 1-26 I took a check
flight in a 2-33 while visiting another club. The 1-26 is much lighter on
the controls, and much more responsive. The 2-33 is much more like a truck.
Just use a light hand on the controls. By the time you get off tow and make
a few turns you will get a big smile on your face and see how much fun the
little bird is. I usually fly my pattern at about 50 mph. This and keeping
the yaw string straight will take care of all of the things that have been
written about spins on this thread. I have not found the 1-26 to have any
tendency toward spinning. I have done some spins at altitude intentionally
and recovery is quite quick and conventional. The point is that you do not
want to spin ANY ship in the pattern.

The model of 1-26 that you are going to fly will make a difference in the
amount of spoiler that you will have. I started in an E model with both
upper and lower surface spoilers (our club ship), and now own a B model, top
only so less spoiler, but it still comes down fine. The bird also slips
very well.

Before you ever fly the bird however the first thing that you should do is
to spend 1/2 the amount of a tow to join the 1-26 Association.
www.126association.org The Association supports the 1-26 and sponsors
the 1-26 Championships each year. The last few years a badge camp has also
been included at the Championships.

Once you get some flights in the little bird you will find it to be a
delight. Then consider chasing your badges in the 1-26. At least make sure
that you get your silver in it, however all your badges through diamond are
possible in the 1-26 and are encouraged by die hard 1-26ers.

Hope this helps.

Kevin R. Anderson
Soar 192
Eastern VP 1-26 Association



"Jeremy Zawodny" wrote in message
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Kirk Stant wrote:
Martin Gregorie wrote in message
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On 19 Feb 2004 17:20:17 -0800, (Lennie the
Lurker) wrote:


Martin Gregorie wrote in message
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Trim? In a 1-26?

I've seen one once. Never flown one. Couldn't possibly comment.


Actually, Lennie has a good point. In typical Schweizer fashion, the
trim in a 1-26 is usually (always?) a joke.

I don't know if the 2-32 is typical, but when I was training in 2-32s, I
really noticed if the trim wasn't set properly. Sure, I could still fly
the glider, but it was very distracting.

Jeremy