2-33. Same advantages as 2-32 plus a whole lot cheaper
if your only way down again is by parachute.

More seriously, is the glider critical or is it a question
of meteorology, breathing equipment and crew endurance
?

Ian



At 23:48 13 December 2003, Sam Fly wrote:
2-32, all metal strong as hell, no gelcoat to crack.

Sam Fly

Jerome Conners wrote:
What glider will provide the best characteristics
for
mountain wave ascents to record heights?

What are those characteristics...air foil design,
lofting
characteristics, L/D ratio, oxygen system, etc.

What publications provide the design information for
mountain wave ascents?

Jer
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