New trainer from SZD Bielsko

Bruce wrote:

My primary concern with the Puchacz/Perkoz design would be the big
canopy frame obstructing the back seat pilot's vision. Never flown
either, but it looks substantial, and right in the field of vision.

I've ridden back seat in the Puchacz once or twice. Rear vision is a bit
restricted, but the main thing I noticed was internal reflections in
that long, glass tunnel.

There's one possible disadvantage that I'm surprised the nobody has
mentioned: replacing Puchacz/Perkoz canopies is much more expensive than
replacing K-21 or G.103 canopies due to the sheer single piece size.


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"Martin Gregorie" wrote in message
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Bruce wrote:


There's one possible disadvantage that I'm surprised the nobody has
mentioned: replacing Puchacz/Perkoz canopies is much more expensive than
replacing K-21 or G.103 canopies due to the sheer single piece size.


Why would this cost more? Almost all glider canopies (made by Mecplex or
Weiss in Germany who make nearly all current glider canopies) are molded in
one piece and then cut in two for gliders like the K21 with separate front
and rear canopies, so even if you only need the front canopy for a K21 you
would be paying for the cost of both pieces anyway.
tim

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