New member so bare with me, but PW5, how does she fly?

On Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:05:26 PM UTC+8, quietpilot wrote:
On Thursday, October 16, 2014 1:00:19 AM UTC-5, Howard Lau wrote:

I'm a rather new glider pilot and I am about to fly on the PW5 as my instructor deems me to be competent after training on the G103, I've seen photos and the glider seems small and the wingspan is only 10 meters or so, so I was wondering how she flies. Any PW-5 experiences?







Thanks!



Happy gliding!



Its a Joy to fly. it is very light and nimble compared to the Grob. but does not penetrate into the wind as well. Be careful as you lift off because it is very pitch sensitive. many people who are unprepared for this enter a PIO (pilot induced oscillation) the stick is very sensitive and new pilots often over-correct minor pitch problems. my recommendation is to pant your stick hand in your lap and hold the stick slightly back of neutral and move the stick with your fingers only until you are away from the ground. you will quickly get a sense of the stick forces and how little movement is necessary. landing attitude should place the horizon bisecting the compass on the glare-shield. remember that the brake is a trigger on the stick not at the end of the spoiler travel. the span is 13.4 meters FYI

Thanks, sorry about the wingspan mistake!