On Oct 14, 7:25 pm, "Kevin Anderson"
wrote:
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 towww.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


Hear Hear!!