Minden: Best part of season for XC flights?

At 07:06 03 August 2005, Paul wrote:
Hi John

I know this is of topic but I would like your opinion
on LS-7.
Flyability, climbing ability, speed to fly in thermals.

Thank you

Paul

Hi Paul,
Being in the repair business, I have owned a bunch
of sailplanes over the years, acquiring most of them
after they met with misfortune at the hands of their
previous owners. I have been pleasently surprised at
the performance of many ships that have been branded
'unworthy' by the racing hotshots. The LS-7 falls into
this category, sweet flying machine. Can't really find
much in the way of a fault. The wing is smaller than
its predecessor (105 sq. / ft. VS 113 on the LS-4)
so, it might have a bit more trouble working that one
knot turbulent thermal, but other than that, I can't
fault the old girl.

BTW, the Genesis-2 also falls into this category, she's
another 'secret weapon', cruised right with those 18
meter hotshots at Montague last week. I'm thinking
about installing a CG shifter. Anybody have any real
proof they work? I'm convinced CG shifting doesn't
work on conventional sailplanes, but am wondering on
this flying wing thing?
JJ

19th of June, 1993 was the magic day for me, 1011.52
Km and 1000K badge #225, all thermals in an LS-7 &
a full load of water,