At 07:06 08 March 2006, Ben Flewett wrote:
Oh, come on. Our club PW5s and 6s are only a few years
old but they look worse than my fathers 30 year old
Cirrus.


Ben,

Many congrats. on your GP win.

With regard to your club's PW5's & 6's - this is not
an uncommon fate of club gliders - especially if regularly
flown to high altitudes.
Also - these were Swidnik-made machines - a somewhat
different kettle of fish from Bielsko-produced gliders.

We shall see how ZS Jezow performs in this respect
- but I am optimistic - since these are Bielsko-trained
people, with long experience in glider manufacture.
I am quite sure that the factory will put on any finish
that the customer requests.
Vorgelat T35 seems popular at this time.
We'll see how it performs.

I know that SZ Jezow is seeking constructive comments/criticisms
from owners of these gliders and would very much welcome
a feedback from your club.
If you - or any suitably qualified member of your club
- would care to produce a report/critique, I am sure
that Mr. Henryk Mynarski would be most grateful.

This could be mailed to him directly - or, if more
convenient - via me (at the 'pilotbald' address above).
I know the man personally and would happily pass the
information on.

Bald Pilot.
UK.