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Old August 1st 06, 05:14 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Mini Nimbus for sale - N. California

1978, 1716 TT, Pfeifer trailer, Cambridge M-Nav vario, Terra Radio, all
automatic control hookups, original gel coat, April 06 anual. Located
at Williams Soaring Center, Williams CA. $18K OBO. Contact
.

The Mini was introduced about the same time as the Pik 20 and ASW 20.
The Mini's cockpit is quite roomy - suitable for larger pilots. This is
one of the first sailplanes with automatic control hookups - the same
wing-root mechanism now seen with a Discus or ASW 27. The Mini has
terminal velocity dive brakes, and an all-flying stab that is similar
to the Std. Cirrus. Only about 200 were made, after which it evolved
into the Ventus. There is a good Johnson's Flight Test report if you
are interested in details. A photo of this Mini is shown on the Wings
and Wheels Want Adds site:
http://www.wingsandwheels.com/wantads1.htm -
page 3.