Nope, I have not made any significant or noteworthy progress on the '12. Will send you links to some pictures, Jim.

As for other sailplanes, I do have a "19". Well, a Kestrel 19. Bigger cockpit, you won't likely find. Longer wings, you can find, but heavier, maybe not.

I love big deflection flaps, but am hesitant to recommend them to others. I see too many people flying them "wrong". At least, in my opinion. Too many people fly the entire approach slower "because the stall speed is lower". The plane should not be level coming over the fence with the flaps down 45 degrees. And then they claim "You can't retract the flaps if you get low". And that goes off into a whole other discussion. A B model PIK could be a perfect match for you, but not knowing you, I will make no such recommendation.

The AS-W19 is the start of the heavier generation of Std Class Glass. The LS-1 is from the lighter weight Glass Generation. The 19 will likely cost you more up front, but might be easier to sell if you want to move on. All depends on how you price and advertise it. There are lots of LS1-C/D for sale in Europe. Generally around 10K Euro. Paying too much for something generally only means your cost of operation is higher. Paying too little give higher operating cost and higher frustration levels trying to fix all the things that were wrong with what you got.

I like the lines of the LS1-c/d. I also like the lower "get in the door" cost. If you are looking only an an LS1-f or the 19, I would lean towards the 19, as I think it is slightly more capable for the same dollars invested..

Steve Leonard
Amateur Glider Collector