On Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 3:15:57 PM UTC-8, JS wrote:
May I suggest a different concept?
What would be wrong with ordering something like a "Ventus 3 FES" (it won't be called that) and while you're waiting buy and fly a more simple flying machine like an older Discus, LS4 or 7, ASW19, Pegase, etc? You can sell that when the new ship is on the way. At that point you'll be flying a superb new FES glider with a much more experienced approach. Experience might mean having landed out a few times, damaging it while rigging, who knows, but perhaps less stress to learn on the less expensive glider and it's all good for you in the end.
Jim

Sure, but why buy an older glider when I can fly my club's gliders? Are you thinking I'll be able to get more flying time in my own ship? My club has an ample stable that includes a DG-1000, DG-505 and two Pegasi that barely get used. So far, getting a glider when I want one hasn't been a problem.