Bruce Hoult wrote in message ...
In article ,
(Todd Smith) wrote:

As a newly licensed glider shopper, I wanted better performance than
the PW-5 would have given me. I bought a used Grob-102 and have had
lots of fun.

A 102? That's a good few steps below a Libelle or Cirrus. In fact, I
think you'd have trouble beating a PW5 most days (in north island NZ
conditions at least). Hell, I remember when I was flying a K6 and a guy
in his G102 asked if I minded if he followed me.

I've only flown with a Libelle for 1 contest and don't really remember
how we compared. A std cirrus seems about equal to the G102 when I've
flown with them. No problem keeping up with a K6 or PW5.

My choice was really just a lucky combination of price, nearby location,
good condition and immediate availability. Any decent glider that had
no damage or other issues would have been fine with me.

Todd Smith
G102 "3S"