I am the founder of Freedom's Wings Canada, and we have been flying the
prototype on loan from the unbelievably supportive and cooperative Barry
family at Barry Aviation www.barryaviation.com , since late May of this
year. It is sturdy (almost all metal, fabric control surfaces and some of
the wing), comfortable and offers incredible visibility from a very large
canopy (I can see the tail from the rear seat!). It will climb with our
club's Blaniks but out run them. Rigging and de-rigging is a bit of a
chore, but it is easier by far than our Grob 103. As to the comfort, they
have used Confor foam cushions, and you can sit on your keys for hours
without feeling them.

We love the plane, and are looking forward to delivery of our own, which
will incorporate many improvements.

Charles Petersen


"F.L. Whiteley" wrote in message
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He mentioned something about 30+L/D. Two average-sized people can easily
rig/derig a PW-6.

However, I had a longish talk with Patty Barry this past week. I gather
owning the TC doesn't mean you have Manufacturing Certification. The very
good news is that hurdle should be passed soon and production can ramp up
in
a couple of months or so. This hurricane season slowed them down a little
also. They did deliver one handiquipped version to FreedomsWings Canada
earlier this year. www.freedomswings.ca Picture Gallery

Hopefully the seat and leg room improvements they're incorporating will
make
it more comfortable. I've never rigged/derigged one, so I can't speak to
that. I personally found the rear seat quite comfortable. Someone
mentioned to me last week that the Krosno front seat for him was quite
uncomfortable after a short while.

Frank Whiteley

"Waduino" wrote in message
news
Try a Peregrine (aka Krozno)
Search on Peregrine sailplanes or Barry aviation, assuming you're in the
US.

Wad.

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"Larry Johnson" wrote in message
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My daughter has the bug bad and really wants to fly with me. I find it
great. Now what are some of the 2-place that have around 30+l/d and
still allow for purchase without a mortage? Pros and cons with
handling in the air and ground greatly appreciated! Spring is almost
here!

Larry in Avenal. Home of the Raven!