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Old September 16th 20, 07:37 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
jfitch
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Default Best Overall Motorglider available today?

That is a curious statement. The Austro Wankel seems to be measurably more reliable than the Rotax as installed in the DG.

I will agree that tows are far more economical - provided you can get one. Of the four Great Basin soaring operations, 4 out of 4 experienced some period of reduced tow availability this year, a trend that is increasing.

On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 9:15:05 AM UTC-7, Dave Walsh wrote:
I can't think of anything polite to say about Wankel engines... a
vibration free engineers nightmare?

If economics are at all an issue just buy a proper sailplane and get a
tow: it's a FAR FAR cheaper way to fly.