Hi Frank,
I have just one question in my mind now.. It doesn't look
good for K7's especially as the waiting goes on and on. I begin to wonder
if people are unable to make a decision, and if that's the case they will
probably go ultra safe; no more flying for the K7 (?).

This then means that the K13 which has a substantially similar wing will be
looked at next. With 7's out, the loss of 13's would be a disaster for many
cash strapped UK clubs!. And I guess it would be similar in many mainland
European clubs (not the few high member ones of course)

We need an answer soon on this situation, so that we committee members can
see what can be done. We've put the Capstan back on line at our club, but
this can't be the final resolution to a lack of K7's.

Maybe someone will design a good, easy to repair K7/K13 type aircraft for
the circuit and bump work, that we can afford. I'm sure we don't all need
high performance glass ships for this type of work?

Cheers, Malcolm.


"Frank Dobbs" wrote in message
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Mark Fisher wrote in message
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There is a good list of Capstans at:

http://www.rcawsey.fsnet.co.uk/t49.htm

Mark Fisher
Cirrus JLX Talgarth

Our Capstan owned by the Ulster Gliding Club, Bellarena, Northern
Ireland is in good condition and flies regularly - mainly for trial
flights,now,as we have two K13s for regular learners.

Frank Dobbs
Zugvogel IIIa Bellarena