126 Championships

Dan:

Congratulations on your own performance - 2nd place overall and wins on the last 2 days. Well done!

I have 2 questions:

1) Do you see any real competitive difference between the early model 1-26s and the later (heavier) ones?

2) What do people do to "contest prep" the 1-26? Can a regular club-used 1-26 compete effectively?

ROY

Hey Roy,

1) Can you notice a difference between the early and late ships?

The heavier 126s do climb a little bit worse and run a bit faster. I don't believe it makes a notable competitive difference. Some pilots swear by one or the other; I think it's more how the ship suits the pilot's flying style.

Run what you brung!

2) Can clubs field competitive 126s?

YES!!!

Clubs can and absolutely should have clubmembers participate. This is a great way to introduce new folks into the sport and a great way to promote cross country flying.

You can make the glider quiet, handle better and climb better with a couple rolls of 3m 35 electrical tape. I sorta have a reputation for that .

All the best,
Daniel

Do you tape on some wing extensions?

Boggs