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What are your opinions on the Slingsby Skylark 4?
How did it stack up against the K6e, SHK, etc.?
How are it's flying qualities? What's your thoughts? Thanks so much! -Nick |
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What are your opinions on the Slingsby Skylark 4?
On Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 4:50:36 PM UTC-4, wrote:
How did it stack up against the K6e, SHK, etc.? How are it's flying qualities? What's your thoughts? Thanks so much! -Nick My main memory is rigging the club 4... Very heavy centre section that must be held close to fuselage in order to connect controls; nervous work. Outer panels light. There is a flight report in Winning on the Wind vol 1 page 31-33; he found it slightly superior to the Ka-6, though larger and heavier.. He liked the handling and comfort for a tall man. |
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What are your opinions on the Slingsby Skylark 4?
Have flown and assembled all three. Ka6 the easiest to assemble and easiest to fly, probably one of the nicest handling sailplanes ever built. Skylark 4 more involved to assemble, but very nice to fly, docile, and good climber. SHK wings heavy and require technique, but very manageable with a SoloRigger. The SHK will easily outperform the Ka6 and Skylark 4 . The handling is good, but not as docile as the Ka6 or 4. The Skylark 4 is very capable of all badge distances downwind and is enjoyable to fly. If you are considering buying a Skylark 4 , you should call Bruce Beddow who has owned a 4 for over 20 years.
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What are your opinions on the Slingsby Skylark 4?
I did 2 diamonds in K6e and Skylark 4 in the UK. 300 triangle in the Skylark, so amazingly comfortable and roomy, a gentleman's machine. Trim in pitch the best,can fly hands off. K6e a disaster in this respect. Skylark 4 ailerons need some work, k6 a delight to fly, much easier for working the thermals, though the Skylark, once centered, allows you to eat your lunch. If you are a big chap I would go for the Skylark, especially if can be left in hangar with tips off. Airbrakes good on both, but skylark's are supreme, the best of any glider I have flown. Pete
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What are your opinions on the Slingsby Skylark 4?
On Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 1:50:36 PM UTC-7, wrote:
How did it stack up against the K6e, SHK, etc.? How are it's flying qualities? What's your thoughts? Thanks so much! -Nick Do you have a hangar which is at least big enough to accommodate the glider with the center section rigged? If so, then if K6E performance with a big comfortable cockpit appeal to you, a Skylark 4 is worth considering. |
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