Minden: Best part of season for XC flights?

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

John Sinclair wrote:


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,

Paul wrote:

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

If you're looking at that last half point of L/D, then it has some draw
backs. It punishes lazy flying, you mustn't fly it too slowly, it looses
in turbulence. But if you're looking for feeling, exact and light
controls, for a plane which reads your thoughts and immediately tells
you every thermal, in a word for the pure joy of flight, then I don't
know a better plane than the LS7.

I'm talking of the version with winglets here. If yours doesn't have
winglets, then add them, the conversion is well worth the cost!

Stefan

Thanks for your input Stefan. Perhaps I should have explained why I
asked. I am a relatively new pilot, about 240 hours and about that many
flights in last 4 years. I have been flying club LS7 (with winglets)
for a fair portion of that time. Last season I have found my self
thermalling faster then I should - often at around 60 knots. Not a good
way to improve one's cross country flying. Do not get me wrong, I do
blame the plane, I am sure the fault is entirely mine. I was just
seeking an input from an experienced pilot.

Paul

Stefan wrote:
Paul wrote:

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


If you're looking at that last half point of L/D, then it has some draw
backs. It punishes lazy flying, you mustn't fly it too slowly, it looses
in turbulence. But if you're looking for feeling, exact and light
controls, for a plane which reads your thoughts and immediately tells
you every thermal, in a word for the pure joy of flight, then I don't
know a better plane than the LS7.

I'm talking of the version with winglets here. If yours doesn't have
winglets, then add them, the conversion is well worth the cost!

Stefan

Sorry, that should have read "I do NOT blame the plane"

Paul wrote:
Thanks for your input Stefan. Perhaps I should have explained why I
asked. I am a relatively new pilot, about 240 hours and about that many
flights in last 4 years. I have been flying club LS7 (with winglets)
for a fair portion of that time. Last season I have found my self
thermalling faster then I should - often at around 60 knots. Not a good
way to improve one's cross country flying. Do not get me wrong, I do
blame the plane, I am sure the fault is entirely mine. I was just
seeking an input from an experienced pilot.

Paul

Stefan wrote:

Paul wrote:

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



If you're looking at that last half point of L/D, then it has some
draw backs. It punishes lazy flying, you mustn't fly it too slowly, it
looses in turbulence. But if you're looking for feeling, exact and
light controls, for a plane which reads your thoughts and immediately
tells you every thermal, in a word for the pure joy of flight, then I
don't know a better plane than the LS7.

I'm talking of the version with winglets here. If yours doesn't have
winglets, then add them, the conversion is well worth the cost!

Stefan

Flavio Formosa has written an excellent report on the LS7:
http://www.segelflug.de/tests/LS7-WL/LS7-WL.html

Lars Peder


"Paul" wrote in message
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Thanks for your input Stefan. Perhaps I should have explained why I
asked. I am a relatively new pilot, about 240 hours and about that many
flights in last 4 years. I have been flying club LS7 (with winglets)
for a fair portion of that time. Last season I have found my self
thermalling faster then I should - often at around 60 knots. Not a good
way to improve one's cross country flying. Do not get me wrong, I do
blame the plane, I am sure the fault is entirely mine. I was just
seeking an input from an experienced pilot.

Paul

Stefan wrote:
Paul wrote:

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


If you're looking at that last half point of L/D, then it has some draw
backs. It punishes lazy flying, you mustn't fly it too slowly, it looses
in turbulence. But if you're looking for feeling, exact and light
controls, for a plane which reads your thoughts and immediately tells
you every thermal, in a word for the pure joy of flight, then I don't
know a better plane than the LS7.

I'm talking of the version with winglets here. If yours doesn't have
winglets, then add them, the conversion is well worth the cost!

Stefan

Thanks Lars, I have now read it, indeed it is an excellent report.

Paul

Lars Peder Hansen wrote:
Flavio Formosa has written an excellent report on the LS7:
http://www.segelflug.de/tests/LS7-WL/LS7-WL.html

Lars Peder