On Apr 24, 6:52*am, Brad wrote:
On Apr 24, 5:22*am, joesimmers wrote:

"The LS3 has automatic connections of the ailerons, the flaps and the
air brakes"

What about the elevator? * The most important one of all.............

that one too..........

Brad

This is all in theory now, but everything else being equal I'd take
the LS-3 if all you are thinking about is contest performance and you
fly out west. The LS-3 has a 1.4% less favorable handicap, but it is
a heavier glider due to all the mass balancing in the wings. Handicaps
are designed for average conditions - a heavy ship in strong
conditions gets an edge.

Plus with the LS you don't have to spray paint your sneakers black to
see forward...

Honestly though practice and familiarity with your ship and
instruments will account for more than the differences in gliders.

9B