Anyone flown a SHK-1?

The Cirrus that was 'basically an fiberglas SHK' was the open cirrus. Not the standard. Same name Whole 'nother Bird.

On Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 7:43:05 PM UTC-6, Scott Williams wrote:
The Cirrus that was 'basically an fiberglas SHK' was the open cirrus. Not the standard. Same name Whole 'nother Bird.

Not really though. The(Open)Cirrus was a very different sailplane, with only the V tail on the prototype being similar. The Open Cirrus had a Wortman airfoil, not an Eppler that was used on the SHK. Also, different wing, very different fus shape, along with the more modern composite construction using glass and foam.

Mike

Yes, was in a syndicated SHK for a couple of years eons ago in the
UK. Nice glider with no especial vices despite what everyone said
about the V tail.
Good performance for a wooden ship, climbed well too, reasonably
comfortable (the "seat" is a pretty minimalist design; check you
are comfortable in it), good brakes.
Followed a 15m ASW19 round a couple of 300K's and had no
difficulty staying with the leader..
Heavy to rig, but not in Kestrel 19 league, it has a very non-
standard main pin mechanism (captive main pin moves vertically).
The large tailplanes can make for a tricky one man rig if it's windy.
Pretty robust construction, coped with one of our less switched on
syndicate members ground looping it a few times. No one in our 8
man syndicate did it any lasting harm.
Usual wood/glue/age issues; it's an old A/C now!
What did you actually want to know?
Dave Walsh

I’m getting ready to start the restoration process on mine here shortly. What is everyone doing about trailers? How do you have yours configured? Do you like it or not, suggestions or room for improvements? Please let me know. Thanks! Nathan

On Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 9:49:37 PM UTC-5, Buzz!!! wrote:
I’m getting ready to start the restoration process on mine here shortly. What is everyone doing about trailers? How do you have yours configured? Do you like it or not, suggestions or room for improvements? Please let me know. Thanks! Nathan

A few years ago I restored and flew #49, very nice glider, I'd still be flying it if I had not gotten so Mentally invested in it to preclude risking it XC. built a trailer and pretty much lived out the Romantic vision of living my version of the 1960's Glider experience. IE (owning a 1960's super ship and building your own trailer).
Good Luck,
Scott