For the cost of a modern trailer you can have a glider and trailer and a
association that has supported it for over 50 years with their own
Championships every year. ( The original one-class competition) Go to
www.126association.org

I understand that some are intimidated by flying low performance gliders,
especially when flying crosscrountry, but do not knock it unless you have
tried it. Part of the reason is because so many people are trained in
higher performance two seaters, so when they get into a low performance
glider they are really intimidated. This is really a disservice to people
that cannot afford to plop down $25,000 or up for a more modern single
seater.

Another facet for myself and some others is the satisfaction of doing a task
in a 1-26. It's fun doing more with less.

Because of the cost of a 1-26 being the cost of a modern trailer, I was able
to purchase a glider and trailer in 2000 and have not looked back. I have
been flying for fun, racing in the Championships, chasing my badges and
having an incredible amount of fun with a really GREAT bunch of people that
also fly 1-26's.

So buy or borrow a 1-26 and come to the Championships next year at TSA and
see what flying low performance is all about. (Hint: it's all about FUN)

Kevin R. Anderson
SGS 1-26B S# 192
Gold with Diamond Goal


"Nyal Williams" wrote in message
...
I supppose you don't like antique airplanes, either.
Or old houses. or old cars. There are many kinds of
people other than those who will only indulge in what's
new and hot. Few of them will hang around after the
novelty wears off if that is what attracts them.

Then there are those who can't afford the top notch,
latest stuff. More used cars are sold than new ones.
Are those people to be cut off from any access to
the sport?

Your comment reminds me of a story I read in Reader's
Digest back when it was a marginally interesting magazine
for the dentist's office: Some old duffer had gone
out jogging in a pair of old pants and some beat up
tennis shoes. As he passed through a particular neighborhood
where two fellows were gabbing, one of them looked
and this jogger and then said to the other fellow,
'I always thought you shouldn't take up a sport unless
you could afford to dress for it.'


At 23:12 14 October 2007, Jeplane wrote:
I recommend parking the Schweizers: they belong in
museums!

Bringing new people to this sport and showing them
a 40 years old
aircraft do nothing to promote soaring in this world
of shinny ipods,
ATV's, mortorcycles etc...

PS: boy, do I expect to be lynched with this post!...:-)