New K-21 is about $104K at the factory based on $1.30 exchange rate.
Trailer is about 15-16.
Shipping, insurance etc, about 3K
Instruments and stuff , anywhere from 3-15 depending on what you do.


Those numbers are about right. I imported a new ASK-21 (RORO in a Cobra trailer to Houston) two years ago, fully equipped with good instruments, LX audio vario with repeater, Becker radio, spin kit, poly paint, tip wheels, plus some spare parts. Uses standard size tires, Cleveland wheel/brake, unlike some eastern European ships. Utilization at Marfa, Texas, is high -- a joy to fly and instruct in. The perfect sailplane for fun soaring, tourist rides, glider-rating checkrides and training on all levels. I keep it hangared and tow it with Cessna tri-gear towplanes, which can also be used for airplane training as I am an airplane and glider flight instructor / FAA examiner. Excellent factory support from Schleicher. It will be a bargain if I keep this ASK-21 twenty years. Yes, got to figure in ongoing costs such as insurance and inspections, hangar . . . but I'll probably use up three $30K cars to zero in that time and I bet this sailplane will still be worth alot. So whether a club or commercial operation, build a realistic business plan. Advertise. Be sure to charge what it is worth. I get $60/hour and $135 for a 15 minute tourist ride. Believe me, they will pay to fly in a nice sailplane (reference the movie "Field of Dreams.") Bank happy to finance if you have a viable plan. Check out the financing possibilities from AOPA. Maybe talk to Lea County Bank in Hobbs, NM. Yes, I would prefer to buy American and I'm watching for the Windward two-seater -- that's an exciting prospect. The DG-1000 Club is also a very nice sailplane and available now. You can argue the above details but get this, it's working for me at Marfa.