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Good points by all.
There is nothing that speaks or even whispers "future" (see the subject line) about a 2-33, so I think it's only mentioned due to economy. As Bill suggests, it's an antiquated plan and does not take into consideration young pilot mentality as Noel explained. We need to listen to more "junior" pilots, and not just assume they're inexperienced etc. Contrasting, but certainly not a primary trainer... The Arcus screams "FUTURE". My club trains using aero tow (1x) and winch (2x) launching in a Puchatek, then solo in the Puchatek. Solo in Junior. Dual in G103, solo in it. Then possibly solo in Jantar Standard or dual in Twin Astir. Other ships to move up to are LS-7, LS-6, and Duo XT. All kept in hangars, with tail tow equipment and instruments like you'd expect. Not a one without a radio, audio vario or FLARM (there's a FLARM in the Callair too). Everything but the Junior has a flight computer / GPS data logger. Like owning a house, aircraft ownership requires more than routine maintenance. If you don't make upgrades periodically, your home or fleet may look OK to you but will look outdated to others. I have e-mailed Scheibe Aircraft (still producing the Motorfalke) to see if there is any truth to the rumor that they will reintroduce the SF-34. I know of only one in the USA, at Moriarty, NM. Believe it used to be in Greensboro, NC or was that another one? But it will likely cost as much as an AS-K21. In Australia, the bulk of glider pilots are referred to as "OFITTH", meaning "Old Farts In Terry Towel Hats". We all need to stop thinking like an OFITTH. Jim |
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