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DG-300 or LS-3?



 
 
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Old April 24th 10, 05:56 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
noel.wade
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Default DG-300 or LS-3?

I appreciate the responses. But just to keep these posts from
wandering off into "buying your first glider" territory:

1) I've already owned 2 gliders.

2) The DG has a mid-80's metal-top Cobra trailer. The LS has a
late-80's/early-90's fiberglass Komet trailer. Slight nod goes to the
Komet, but its a razor-thin margin (we're talking about little details
like a foot-pump jack versus scissor/jackscrew-type jack).

3) Both ships have auto-hookups. I fit well in both (I haven't flown
an LS-3 but I have flown an LS-4 and loved it; but I've also flown a
lot in a DG-300 and love it).

4) I have a one-man rigger. (www.wingrigger.com) :-)

5) The DG-300 has slightly "simpler" instruments; but still more than
enough for effective contest soaring and with really nice new wiring.
The LS is what I would call "fully loaded" on the panel with a lot of
LCD screens and backup computers (too much if you ask me - and I'm an
IT professional!) ...But likely with older wiring behind the panel
(though haven't inspected it).

Thanks!

--Noel

 




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