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Advice on motor glider wanted - FES - Jet - Engine
Seeking advice for a cheapish motor glider but a good investment is
more important. Was considering the newer types like the 13.5 metre Mini LAK, Silent 2 and HPH Shark. Concerned that there are very few registered and certified in the UK so may not be a good investment? Like the idea of short span, low weight, carbon fibre construction as I’m not so young and will be flying from rough grass strips. Fly for fun and not in to competitions. Would consider electric sustainer but think an engine or jet will be preferable for range, allowing time to explore mountains and wave. Suggestions welcomed, Thanks. |
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Advice on motor glider wanted - FES - Jet - Engine
On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 7:00:05 AM UTC-7, J W wrote:
Seeking advice for a cheapish motor glider but a good investment is more important. Was considering the newer types like the 13.5 metre Mini LAK, Silent 2 and HPH Shark. Concerned that there are very few registered and certified in the UK so may not be a good investment? Like the idea of short span, low weight, carbon fibre construction as I’m not so young and will be flying from rough grass strips. Fly for fun and not in to competitions. Would consider electric sustainer but think an engine or jet will be preferable for range, allowing time to explore mountains and wave. Suggestions welcomed, Thanks. I have a 2005 Ventus 2cxT 15/18 meter for sale with sustainer a engine. Very well equipped and in excellent condition. Reply if interested to rcaldwell at ponderosa-assoc dot com and I can send details and photos. |
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Advice on motor glider wanted - FES - Jet - Engine
On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 6:00:05 AM UTC-8, J W wrote:
Seeking advice for a cheapish motor glider but a good investment is more important. Was considering the newer types like the 13.5 metre Mini LAK, Silent 2 and HPH Shark. Concerned that there are very few registered and certified in the UK so may not be a good investment? Like the idea of short span, low weight, carbon fibre construction as I’m not so young and will be flying from rough grass strips. Fly for fun and not in to competitions. Would consider electric sustainer but think an engine or jet will be preferable for range, allowing time to explore mountains and wave. Suggestions welcomed, Thanks. Pik20E? Probably the best value for a self-launcher. Or available soon, a certified M+D jet sustainer installation for the LS4. Jim |
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Advice on motor glider wanted - FES - Jet - Engine
On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 7:00:05 AM UTC-7, J W wrote:
Seeking advice for a cheapish motor glider but a good investment is more important. Was considering the newer types like the 13.5 metre Mini LAK, Silent 2 and HPH Shark. Concerned that there are very few registered and certified in the UK so may not be a good investment? Like the idea of short span, low weight, carbon fibre construction as I’m not so young and will be flying from rough grass strips. Fly for fun and not in to competitions. Would consider electric sustainer but think an engine or jet will be preferable for range, allowing time to explore mountains and wave. Suggestions welcomed, Thanks. I think a Silent 2 Electro, 13.5m electric self-launcher would meet your needs well. Or, just buy Bob's Ventus 2cxT, I can vouch that it is in meticulous condition! Charlie |
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Advice on motor glider wanted - FES - Jet - Engine
On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 7:00:05 AM UTC-7, J W wrote:
Seeking advice for a cheapish motor glider but a good investment is more important. Was considering the newer types like the 13.5 metre Mini LAK, Silent 2 and HPH Shark. Concerned that there are very few registered and certified in the UK so may not be a good investment? Like the idea of short span, low weight, carbon fibre construction as I’m not so young and will be flying from rough grass strips. Fly for fun and not in to competitions. Would consider electric sustainer but think an engine or jet will be preferable for range, allowing time to explore mountains and wave. Suggestions welcomed, Thanks. Another option you may want to consider is the miniLAK FES! It's a 13.5 meter, electric self-launcher and it uses the well-proven FES. Here's a very nice video on the miniLAK FES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wEwg7X-fj4 Good luck! - Renny |
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At 23:02 09 December 2016, Renny wrote:
On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 7:00:05 AM UTC-7, J W wrote: Seeking advice for a cheapish motor glider but a good investment is=20 more important. =20 Was considering the newer types like the 13.5 metre Mini LAK, Silent 2=20 and HPH Shark. =20 Concerned that there are very few registered and certified in the UK so= =20 may not be a good investment? =20 Like the idea of short span, low weight, carbon fibre construction as I= =E2=80=99m =20 not so young and will be flying from rough grass strips. Fly for fun and= =20 not in to competitions. =20 Would consider electric sustainer but think an engine or jet will be=20 preferable for range, allowing time to explore mountains and wave. =20 Suggestions welcomed, Thanks. Another option you may want to consider is the miniLAK FES! It's a 13.5 met= er, electric self-launcher and it uses the well-proven FES. Here's a very nice video on the miniLAK FES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D5wEwg7X-fj4 Good luck! - Renny Thanks Renny, would like to see it but the link won't work. Will try a search |
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Advice on motor glider wanted - FES - Jet - Engine
On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 5:00:05 PM UTC-7, J W wrote:
At 23:02 09 December 2016, Renny wrote: On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 7:00:05 AM UTC-7, J W wrote: Seeking advice for a cheapish motor glider but a good investment is=20 more important. =20 Was considering the newer types like the 13.5 metre Mini LAK, Silent 2=20 and HPH Shark. =20 Concerned that there are very few registered and certified in the UK so= =20 may not be a good investment? =20 Like the idea of short span, low weight, carbon fibre construction as I= =E2=80=99m =20 not so young and will be flying from rough grass strips. Fly for fun and= =20 not in to competitions. =20 Would consider electric sustainer but think an engine or jet will be=20 preferable for range, allowing time to explore mountains and wave. =20 Suggestions welcomed, Thanks. Another option you may want to consider is the miniLAK FES! It's a 13.5 met= er, electric self-launcher and it uses the well-proven FES. Here's a very nice video on the miniLAK FES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D5wEwg7X-fj4 Good luck! - Renny Thanks Renny, would like to see it but the link won't work. Will try a search Hmmm...OK..Try the LAK website here and you will see it.. http://www.lak.lt/ Thx - Renny |
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Advice on motor glider wanted - FES - Jet - Engine
On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 2:00:05 PM UTC, J W wrote:
Seeking advice for a cheapish motor glider but a good investment is more important. Was considering the newer types like the 13.5 metre Mini LAK, Silent 2 and HPH Shark. Concerned that there are very few registered and certified in the UK so may not be a good investment? Like the idea of short span, low weight, carbon fibre construction as I’m not so young and will be flying from rough grass strips. Fly for fun and not in to competitions. Would consider electric sustainer but think an engine or jet will be preferable for range, allowing time to explore mountains and wave. Suggestions welcomed, Thanks. On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 2:00:05 PM UTC, J W wrote: Seeking advice for a cheapish motor glider but a good investment is more important. Was considering the newer types like the 13.5 metre Mini LAK, Silent 2 and HPH Shark. Concerned that there are very few registered and certified in the UK so may not be a good investment? Like the idea of short span, low weight, carbon fibre construction as I’m not so young and will be flying from rough grass strips. Fly for fun and not in to competitions. Would consider electric sustainer but think an engine or jet will be preferable for range, allowing time to explore mountains and wave. Suggestions welcomed, Thanks. On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 2:00:05 PM UTC, J W wrote: Seeking advice for a cheapish motor glider but a good investment is more important. Was considering the newer types like the 13.5 metre Mini LAK, Silent 2 and HPH Shark. Concerned that there are very few registered and certified in the UK so may not be a good investment? Like the idea of short span, low weight, carbon fibre construction as I’m not so young and will be flying from rough grass strips. Fly for fun and not in to competitions. Would consider electric sustainer but think an engine or jet will be preferable for range, allowing time to explore mountains and wave. Suggestions welcomed, Thanks. |
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