Do not be afraid of a LS4 it is a gem of an aircraft,
as everyone says it is very docile and yet when "YOU"
learn to drive it hard they "lift their skirts" and boogie.
The LS4 is used in many parts of the world as first single
seater ,half dozen solo flights in a two seater then straight
into a LS4. You will grow into the aircraft and will not
need to change for quite a long time
gary
"Jeff Runciman" wrote in message
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Hi guys,

Thank you so much for your insights and advise. There
is a local pilot that has an LS4, a little bit of crazing
of the fiberglass. He hasn't flown in about 10 years.
I am also looking at a brand new 15 meter SZD51-1 Junior.
I know they are not quite in the same class but I
am a little nervous about the high performance of the
LS4. I plan to spend the next two weeks in a Lark to
transition to a glass ship(remember I don't have my
licence yet but am very keen and careful). My approaches
are good and PDM has been refined over the last 15
year. I do not want to get discouraged by a ship over
my level of ability. I still plan to spend lots of
time dual to refine my skills. Any advise is greatly
appreciated.

Jeff