Thanks, Eric, I've already sent links to Sweetie-Pie! (Not counting any
chickens yet...)


"Eric Greenwell" wrote in message
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Dan Marotta wrote, On 12/28/2013 9:10 AM:
That's pretty spiffy looking. I wonder what the trailer costs and if
it's a standard utility trailer or purpose built.

Wonder how Sweetie-Pie would react to an addition to the family...


http://www.phoenixairusa.com/LSA_Glider.html
That's the one!

Most owners don't get a trailer, but keep in it a hangar, or tie it down.
It fits in a standard T-hangar easily, because the outer wing panels
remove in a couple minutes, reducing the span to 34 feet. I'll be using a
42' T-hangar, leaving lots of room for a bench, cabinets, refrigerator
(gotta keep the after-flying beer somewhere), and other stuff.

The two trailers I know of are Haulmark style utility trailers with
tiedowns for the fuselage and wall mounted cradles for the wings and tail.
I think the dealer will sell you one already set up in the $8000 range
(that price is over a year old); one owner just did the Haulmark
conversion himself. An owner in Hawaii uses a shipping container set near
the ramp, takes the wings off to store them on the walls; the fuselage is
just rolled in - no need to tie it down.

My Sweetie-Pie is a little nervous about traveling in one, but likes the
idea of getting places 2 1/2 times quicker than driving, and the fact that
it can glide to an airport if the engine quits. Knowing that it has it's
own parachute is big plus with her.

She's been up in two them, and now says "it's like being in a sports
car!", a compliment, since she used to own one. She's hasn't reacted that
well to flights in a Blanik ;^)

Here's the link to the Phoenix newsgroup:

http://www.touringmotorgliders.org/f...SA-Motorglider

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