Ah, so they're not just for landing in peat bogs as one might surmise from
reading the article.
Speaking of landouts in contests, have any of the venues lived up to
expectations this year? Seems like weather's been weak everywhere, at least
during the contests.

"Robert Danewid" wrote in message
...
Tim told us that the Libelle used to have an engine on a pod and the
dual tires made it possible to taxi and take off without a wing runner.

I am still amazed on how the wheels disappeared in the fuselage.

Robert Danewid
Chief steward at the WGC 2004



Robertmudd1u wrote:
1. It has winglets, and
2. It has dual tires, like the ASW-22!



Ray, I too noticed the appearance of dual tires on the Libelle. I have
no
answer for that. But it does raise the question of where in the world
does the
second tire retract. The Libelle already has a small tire and wheel
well.

As to the winglets, I do have an answer to that one. Winglets are
available
through
http://www.streifly.de/
This is Hanko Streifeneder's company. They are said to improve the glide
ratio
a bit.

Robert Mudd