Hundreds of hours in each.

If you are a confident pilot, prefer the 1-36. Longer legs and most of its
negatives are quickly and easily addressed. The pitch sensitivity some
allude to is the result of a dead spot in the trim system. When the trim is
engaged, you don't get a control movement until you've moved the stick about
1/4 inch. This tends to cause over control and PIO. Simple solution is to
pull the trim trigger and hold throughout take off and landing. Dead spot
disappears. Warnings from 1-36 pilots who don't know this should suggest
their level of competence and the value of their advice.

Both gliders are honest at the stall and will spin readily. The 1-26 is
easier to fly, but requires a well-refined Fiat complex to truly love. 1-36
also has exceptional dive brakes.


"Fred" wrote in message
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How do these aircraft compare as far as ease of learning to fly it?
Any unusual traits that a new pilot should be wary of?

Fred