On Feb 9, 2:45*pm, "Dr. John" wrote:
It's good to know that there is no big EASA tax behind the problem as
I was led to believe. *I love my DG303 and hope they find a way to
stay in business and also not offend the entire customer base. *Maybe
a DG-1001-F with flaps? * Considering how difficult the glider
business is with material and labor costs, it's no surprise that only
the strongest and the best will remain in business. *Dang, Darwin was
right again. *I wonder if they worry about the JS-2 *20 Meter that I'm
sure is in the works. *I just wish a new glider cost would come down
to luxury car cost and not a mid-level home cost . * I hate it when I
am dreaming about my future turbine sailplane and my wife reminds me
that our house cost less than my plane would. *I guess if the glider
were nice enough, I might be able to sleep in it!

Well, if you buy one against your wife's wishes, you WILL be sleeping
in it! )