"Ralph Jones" wrote in message
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On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:41:47 -0700, wrote:

Your responses are interesting. The reason I posted this question is
because it was recommended (by a CFIG and former LS1f owner) that the
2-32 would be a good ship to use for transitioning to my new (to me)
LS1f. It doesn't sound like it will handle much like the LS1f. I've
spoken to many current and former LS1f drivers, and they all tell the
same story regarding it's handling. Light, responsive, excellent
control harmony, docile and a joy to fly. This doesn't sound like your
descriptions of how the 2-32 flies.

The things I'm most concerned about climbing into the LS1f is the CG
tow hook (take-offs) and energy management during the landing phase.
My own approach to transition was to get some time in a G103 or an
ASK21.

What do you guys think? 2-32, or something glass like the 103 or 21?


Thanks.

OK, that puts a different perspective on it. As I said, the transition
to a 2-32 is easy -- too easy if glass is your destination. Better to
go to a Grob 103.

I didn't know there were any 2-32's left in rental/club service...last
I heard, a chain of tourist ride operations had bought up the whole
2-32 fleet. Lots of clubs, including mine, skinned them pretty good
on the price...;-)

rj

None of the Schweizers are a good transition trainers to an LS-3. In fact,
they may introduce habits that would be counterproductive. If you plan to
fly glass, avoid them.

The LS-3 is a docile, pleasant handling glider with plenty of performance.
If you can fly any of the glass 2-seaters comfortably, you will not likely
have any problems.

The CG hook and flaps are the only complications. If you have been trained
from the beginning on aero-tow, you may not notice the CG hook but be
careful to stay in position behind the tug - if you get seriously out of
position, you WILL notice the CG hook. The flaps just make the glider more
pleasant to fly. Get a good briefing from someone who had flown the glider
and go have fun.

Bill Daniels