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Old January 9th 08, 09:17 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Frank Whiteley
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Default Flapped Glider Recommendations...

On Jan 9, 2:42 am, "noel.wade" wrote:
Thanks Adam, but I'm not interested in a medium-performance metal
ship. The Jantar Standard 2 is a fine first ship; but its not enough
of a performance jump from my Russia to be an appealing choice.

I believe that my budget affords ships that are newer and have better
performance - whether they're standard-class or flapped. And I am
more interested in those options.

Appreciate it, though!

--Noel

Std Jantars are glass and strong. Consider the following world
record.

Speed over a triangular course of 100 km : 249.09 km/h

Date of flight: 01/12/2003
Pilot: Horacio MIRANDA (Argentina)
Course/place: Chos Malal (Argentina)

Glider: PZL-Bielsko SZD-48-1 Jantar Standard 2
Registered 'LVDPD'

I'm from the PNW and spent 10.5 soaring in UK conditions. If I wanted
a 'floater', I'd get a 17m-19m ship. Several are no more vintage than
the 15m gliders mentioned here, though auto hooks are a non-runner.
Rigging is not difficult with the proper kit.

Frank Whiteley