If you're looking at a 1-35 and a Libelle, I'd include a PIK-20B. It
has the best attributes of both in my opinion. Same 90-degree flaps for
short-field landings. Has -8 degree flaps interconnected with ailerons
for running. More importantly, has a 130 kt. rough-air redline, and no
gel-coat issues. They are built very robustly. I have 128 hours in a
1-35 and about 20 in my PIK. The PIK will run and hide from most
1-35's. At higher speeds will go away from a Standard Libelle. There's
a reason it has won a world championship... I was up to 9000 MSL today
in West Texas, and went about 70 miles... come on summer! In my
opinion, a PIK's the best value out there, and there are several for
sale...

Jack Womack
PIK-20B N77MA (TE)