Mosquito - new version 303/304 - would you buy one again?

Hi,

Talking to owners of these. Would you buy one again? What one do you
own? Pictures? Problems in getting from the factory?

Thanks

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the Mosquito and Glasflugel 304 are both supported by Hansjorg Streifeneder
in Germany. He does a superb job !
These should not be confused with the current 304CZ produced by HpH in the
Czech republic. Though the 304CZ is built from most of the original fixtures
of the original Glasflugel 304, it is updated and has several changes
improving this already great design. HpH has also done a wonderful job
producing these gliders (304CZ, 304CZ-17 and 304C) and is in construction
now of the 304S, a completely new glider. I hope to have some images up on
my website in the next week or 2 of the actual glider in progress. HpH
support for their products has been outstanding...
I am of course biased :-)
tim

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Hi,

Talking to owners of these. Would you buy one again? What one do you
own? Pictures? Problems in getting from the factory?

Thanks

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|"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground, and....miss."
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| Dave Boulter
| Technology Solutions
| Director of Customer Services
| ICON
| Silicon Graphics
| Sydney Australia
|Email:
|Tel: +61.2.8875.9541
|Fax: +61.2.8875.9484

Dave Boulter wrote:
Hi,

Talking to owners of these. Would you buy one again? What one do you
own? Pictures? Problems in getting from the factory?

Thanks

I own a Mosquito (first one imported into the US so I'm told). Yes, I
would buy one again. Easy handling-not tiring to fly, good performance,
definitely a notch down from the Ventus I flew, but still goes. I
needed a couple parts and obtained them easily from Germany. Gel coat
on mine is still in good shape. This is my second ship with trailing
edge dive brake/flap combination which makes for easy approaches and
slow landings. Inexpensive (low 20s w/ok trailer).
Best thing about it? I talked to the former owner and he's missing it.
Sorry Bob ;-)

Shawn

Hi Shawn,

I'm looking for a Mosquito. Any chance you're ready to sell your and upgrade to a 304CZ?

Jon

Originally Posted by Shawn Curry

Dave Boulter wrote:
Hi,

Talking to owners of these. Would you buy one again? What one do you
own? Pictures? Problems in getting from the factory?

Thanks

I own a Mosquito (first one imported into the US so I'm told). Yes, I
would buy one again. Easy handling-not tiring to fly, good performance,
definitely a notch down from the Ventus I flew, but still goes. I
needed a couple parts and obtained them easily from Germany. Gel coat
on mine is still in good shape. This is my second ship with trailing
edge dive brake/flap combination which makes for easy approaches and
slow landings. Inexpensive (low 20s w/ok trailer).
Best thing about it? I talked to the former owner and he's missing it.
Sorry Bob ;-)

Shawn