304S also has the typical power plants for self launch if anyone wants
them....same as S-H, AS or DG.....
Jet is far more interesting, likely more reliable than any of the other
options.....and has plenty of power for self launching but needs a boost to
get initial movement.(short auto tow)...will not be certified therefore as a
self launcher
tim

"Eric Greenwell" wrote in message
news:Yiaki.6226$t05.3592@trndny09...
bagmaker wrote:
OK all, its cold (with an F), wet and dreary here in Oz, and time to
fire up the dreams machine.

What ship, down to 3 options-

ASH26E
304S with Jet sustainer
Antares 20E

Which is your choice and why?

What kind of flying do you hope to do?

If it's safaris, that might favor the ASH26E, because the 304S sustainer
needs a tow and the Antares needs electricity and has much more limited
motoring range.

If most of your flying is where and when a tow is readily available, that
would favor the lighter, simpler, cheaper sustainer.

If it's mostly from an airport with access to electricity and long powered
retrieves aren't important, that would favor the Antares.

Contest flying? The classes you can fly in will be determined by the
glider you choose; e.g., no 18 M if you get the Antares.

--
Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA
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