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Old May 5th 13, 05:14 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Gary O'Neill[_2_]
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Default Jantar 2b opinions sought

I am a big guy and have rigged Lak 12s and ASW17s s so I know what they are
like without the proper handling gear but my 1st job is to weld up a full
one man rig system,once you have one of those it makes a huge difference.



At 21:18 04 May 2013, Gary O'Neill wrote:
I am a big guy and on a limited budget, the Jantar 2b is an option, big
cockpit good performance etc ,I have flown a standard Jantar when I was
doing a lot of hours in an ASW19 and found it different but good glider.
Small paddocks here mean high landing energy is an issue, at my age I

would
prefer it a bit easier
My preferred list in order for old open class is Nimbus2c (for its
airbrakes, but pricey), Jantar 2B, ASW17 (very heavy though)
Things I would like to know are opinions on a 2Bs handling/flying,
maintenance issues ,parts supplies
Factory support etc
German gliders generally have 12,000 hrs lifespan, how does the Jantar 2b
compare
Gary