On 6/29/20 4:21 PM, Ramy wrote:
Do folks really sell their gliders so that they can pay deposit on a glider which was not built yet, knowing how common big delays are even with the most established factories? Why would anyone do that? If you really must sell your glider to buy another, buy a used glider. So many great used gliders in like new conditions out there which you can buy instantly. If you really want a brand new glider you never seen before, than you should be able to afford the financial risk and be able to keep your glider meanwhile. Otherwise it does not make sense neither financially nor flying wise.
Personally I think the GP15 sounds great, I will wait until they fly around for few years and are available for resale.

Ramy



Not necessarily to pay a deposit. GP was offering discounts for paying
upfront for the gliders. Everyone loves a discount, right? For someone
wanting to move up to a motorglider and marginally able to afford it,
they might think selling the existing glider and taking the discount was
a good idea. In hindsight, they probably wouldn't do it again.

Nadler says to wait until the new glider is on the boat before selling
the old one. Maybe good enough for a mainline vendor, but with certain
less established vendors, maybe should wait until it's on the boat,
delivered, CoA issued, and half a dozen test flights under your belt.