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Old October 24th 13, 12:45 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Some gliders safer than others?

Modern Schleicher gliders (since mid 90's)have a crash cockpit
and a great landing gear strut to take the hit instead of
the pilots back. These are standard in all Schleichers.

I think they are the only one with the crash cockpit design.