4) Is the finish and engineering quality on a par with the top German manufacturers?+++++Yes, without question, it is exceptional.+++++

5) Is the inner wing section heavier than a Ventus 2cxt?+++++yes (for good reason, see paragraph 6); I do not know weight difference.+++++

6) How easy is it to rig/de-rig?++++same as 29 or V2 but the inner panel is a bit heavier. Heavier for two good reasons; (one) it is a very thin wing (which is good) and (two) it has to be stronger/heavier to support the additional span/load of 21 meters if you go JS1 C 18 and 21 meter tips.





On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 4:28:51 PM UTC-4, Jim Pengelly wrote:
On Monday, July 21, 2014 at 6:42:07 PM UTC+1, Sean Fidler wrote:
All, thanks for the great info. As with most aviation emergency's (from a pilot training perspective), you almost have to expect asymmetric water and be constantly prepared for it.

PS: I left my plugs out in Perry this year on the first day. Fortunately we caught it very, very early in the filling process.

Sean

On Thursday, July 17, 2014 2:55:57 PM UTC-4, Sean Fidler wrote:
For the love of god, please discuss no other subjects here but the JS1 and this very sad accident.



Do we even know that this accident involved a spin yet? Any factual information? Did anyone see it spinning? It easily could have been a medical or a structural failure or rigging issue, etc? Has anything new been learned about this accident other than that the glider crashed and a pilot was fatally injured.



It is sickening to me when an accident happens. But I think its important to do what it takes to understand the cause and increase my knowledge.. The previous thread had almost no value in terms of the JS1 or this accident and is clearly drifting off into the abyss.



I was very close to ordering a JS1c this summer. I would like to race 18/Open more than 18/15 as 15 is likely going to be handicapped soon. I have put a purchase decision off for a bit, but still have serious interest in the JS1c for the future as it is clearly very strong in both 18m and Open class around the world.



Personally, I think the JS1c is as safe as any other modern glider. That is to say that they are all high performance aircraft with massive wings, tiny control surfaces and a tendency to fly with aft CG most of the time, etc, etc (;-)).



I would love to hear other meaningful and relevant opinions about the JS1c as well as any updates relating to the cause of this terrible accident.



So basically, unless you have flown a JS1, own a JS1 or plan on buying a JS1 there is probably not alot you can add (or subtract) from this thread. Sorry...but true.



Sincerely,



Sean



Sean
Hi Sean/everyone,

I'm currently giving serious consideration to ordering a JS1C. From people who have flown them I read nothing but good things about the handling characteristics. There have been some accidents but I have not been able to find anything about the root causes of them as yet. A few questions for yourself or anybody else who can answer:

1) Would you be kind enough to share some of the emails from owners as to their experiences with me?
2) Have the investigations into any of the accidents identified the root causes?
3) Have you gone ahead with your order?
4) Is the finish and engineering quality on a par with the top German manufacturers?
5) Is the inner wing section heavier than a Ventus 2cxt?
6) How easy is it to rig/de-rig?

Yours,
Jim