At 15:52 19 December 2008, Andy wrote:
On Dec 19, 6:14=A0am, wrote:
http://www.alexander-schleicher.de/p...h31_main_e.htm

I have revised my Christmas list!

Interesting that they are going back to water bags.

Also interesting that they claim no need for a tail tank. They said
the same for the 28 but then offered it as an option. I ordered one
with mine and I use it. Did anyone actually buy a 28 without the tail
tank?

Andy


Schleicher seem to have an interesting slant on this. I have a 27 without
a fin tank. Although ballast does move the cofg forward they say this is
no bad thing as you want to be nose heavy for running ridges and on good
days and tail heavy for weak thermals. Therefore, they argue that you put
water in for good days moving the cofg slightly forward, and drop it when
thermals are weak moving cofg further aft.

They see no need for pilot adjustment of balance through a fin tank. Some
owners obviously disagree as they pay extra for the tank.

I just add / remove tail lead as I feel for the day / season / type of
flying (within limits of course)

Jim