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Old November 2nd 07, 08:52 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
kirk.stant
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Default What am I looking for?

Automatic hookups are nice, but a good preflight is better.

Anyone who thinks LS6 connectors are hard to connect and inspect
hasn't rigged an LS6. Very easy to see and touch, and the pilot can
easily perform a positive control check on the flaperons himself by
standing behind the wings next to the fuselage and holding both
flaperons at the same time. Easy to check for secure connection and
full and free deflection, and you can watch the stick move at the same
time. Nice.

Since the airbrakes do not suck out at aerotow speeds, they are a lot
less critical. Elevator is automatic.

That aside, the 6's flaps help a little in slowing down for landing,
but nowhere near like a 20 or Ventus B.

Sure flies nice, though!

That being said - Performance, trailer, instruments, finish, hookups;
all should be looked at.

Nobody said it would be easy!

Good luck finding your new toy.

Kirk
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