My first glider was a 304CZ (flapped) when I had about 30 hours. No problems
at all.

I much prefer flapped gliders because of the higher performance, and shorter
landing field requirements -- 10 knots, give or take, less energy when you
land. I think that's pretty significant when flying cross-country and facing
limited landout options.

-ted/2NO

"skysailor" wrote in message
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I have approximately 110 hours in sailplanes in the past 2 years and
had no prior experience. I am evaluating used gliders for purchase.The
big kahuna's in the club are pretty adamant about purchasing a first
glider without flaps. My question is: Are flaps that big a problem for
a low time pilot and why??? There many good flapped gliders for sale. I
would like some opinions concerning this.