On Feb 6, 12:58*pm, Bob wrote:
A more pressing problem for the soaring "powers to be" to address is to
come up with an economical 2 place glider to replace all of the grounded
L-13s.

I wonder how "economical" the available glass trainers are in
comparison to the cost of the older trainers used in the US. What did
a new 2-33 cost?
A new L-13?

Bob

A new 1970 2-33 sold for about $22,000 which, in current dollars would
cost about $125,000. In comparison, a new ASK-21 is a bargain.