On Dec 14, 9:43*pm, AGL wrote:
Would this be recommended for a first glider or would you have to be
retrained if you used one on a glass ship?

I was considering purchase of an MKII since the MKIV is not in my
budget.
I have been told that they handle pretty well and are less susceptible
to performance degradation when wet than the newer models. However,
they were created before the movement toward safer building design and
materials. Now I am not too sure. Apparently the MKIV, with its
newer design, handles just as well if not better than the MKII, really
no more skill needed and may well do nicely for a first one. Since it
holds its value so well, I might be able to justify the significant
cost difference since I won't have to do as much maintenance and
really once purchased the overall cost of ownership would be the same
for both. Plus I won't outgrow this one as quickly! Ok, I think the
MKIV is definitely the way to go.