On Sep 15, 8:59*am, Westbender wrote:
You guys throw around these ideas that we should just do away with
2-33 and train with new DG's and ASK21's. Have you ever considered how
many smaller clubs there are that cannot afford to do such a thing? If
you're willing to donate the money to our club for a new ASK21, we'd
be happy to accomodate your idea.

Yes, we have thought about it - a lot.

The reason smaller clubs can't afford anything but 2-33's is simply
BECAUSE THEY HAVE 2-33's! Their 'product' is so unappealing, they
can't attract members which is why these clubs are small and poor in
the first place. Dump 2-33's for ASK-21's and watch the sport grow.

I learned from Paul McCready the cheapest way to do anything is to do
it right in the first place. I'm a strong advocate of low cost glider
flying but 2-33's are 180 degrees the wrong way to go. The solution
to cheap flying is to 'do it right' with attractive gliders and a
winch operation.