bagmaker wrote:
wow! Hit a sweet spot here!

Ok, I dont know why the Ventus isnt on the list, its a dream list and
not a dream ship (reaching for flame suit)
Cost is an issue with the Antares, but hey ,we are dreaming.
Safari style touring is the aim, I cant imagine too much trouble in
finding a AC socket every couple of days would be a struggle on any
safari, even if it means U Hiring a genset on the field. 20m is
restrictive for competition, having to compete with open class,
although if it handles as well as told, should be good. How is it in
light conditions with the "permanent" higher wing loading?
I would admit the JS1 Revelation to be near the hit list, although it
looks a tad tight cockpit wise and both it and the company remain
unproven.
Jonker Company has been around for years, and is very slick. Uys and Attie run a
tight ship, as well as building a not so tight ship. I fit, at 1.86m and 110kg.
So -as for a tight cockpit - that would be "negative mate" if you saw the guys
with built in ballast who have flown and ordered the JS1...
Performance wise it is also up with the rest. The self launcher is not available
yet though all hulls are being built with the necessary structure to allow retrofit.

There will apparently be at least one, probably two JS1s at the GP in Omarama -
hop over and take a personal look.

Both the JS1 and the shark 304 would be a great thing jet assisted, I
cant wait for that!

What other options do we come up with for assisting the assist for self
launch?
Electric wheel motor?
Clockspring wheel? (maybe it can be wound up!!!)


thanks in advance

bagger

Yes Mal, you can fly it