On Feb 27, 2:52*pm, Rick Walters wrote:
On Feb 27, 11:06*am, Walt Connelly Walt.Connelly.

wrote:
Okay folks, help me out here. *How about some of you old timers weigh in
on the Mosquito. *Handling? *One man rigging? *Possible dollar range?
Let me know what you think, I don't know squat.

Walt

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Walt Connelly

Walt

I beleive the Mosquito and Mini N share the same wing and both have
automatic control hookups, which is a real plus. Very roomy cockpit
and a good handling ship. I have never cared for the flap/divebrake
setup on the Mosquito and early Ventus. It is hard to adapt to the
feel, but the effectiveness is second to none.

Richard Walters

I loved my Mosquito. Flies as well as anything from the era as long
as it's well sealed (like the Ventus). It is, bay far, the easiest
rigging glider I've seen, though the wings are a bit heavy as compared
to the new ships. I enjoyed the flap/divebrake system and you can
land precisely and very short. The approach is steep with it all
hanging out, which surprises a lot of people. As well, people tend to
land them a little hot at first - but once you have the speeds in the
right range, it's a pussycat. The wheel brake lever on the A model
(located just in front of the stick) isn't a great location, but you
get used to it. Ergonomics are great and the cockpit is huge.
Everyone I spoke to who had owned one or flown one had happy
memories. IMHO, you can't beat the bang of the buck. ~$25-30k for
one in good shape, depending on instruments and trailer. Closer to
$22k or so if it's a little rougher.

Lots of good info and support: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mosquitos/

The type is still supported and parts available: http://www.streifly.de/home-e.htm
These are some of the guys that are supporting the Concordia!

Cheers,

Derek