On Mar 28, 12:00*am, "noel.wade" wrote:
snip

Priorities: *I am interested in good ergonomics (the Apises and
DG-300's at our airfield make me envious), good/responsive handling,
good performance in weak weather, good visibility (one piece canopy),
and easy rigging (automatic hookups preferred - for safety as well as
rigging convenience).

Obviously PU or good Gel-Coat and a good trailer are important; but
what I'm after here are the inherent traits of the glider model you
suggest.



Ergonomics depends so much on your individual shape and the only way
to find out is to sit in a glider. We have a Discus at our club and
lots of people fit it, but there are a number of people who for
various reasons don't.

Traits of the glider also depends on where you have the CoG - mine was
very difficult to round out when I started flying it, an adjustment to
move the CoG aft and it's a great improvement. I suspect that almost
any 15m glass glider can handle nicely if you get the CoG in the right
place. How critical that is depends on the type of glider - if the
elevator is relatively small then having it too far forwards can be a
nightmare getting it to round out.

Re the Pegase - seems to be loved or loathed, but there is a problem
(at present) about the maximum hours in the US.

I fly the glider I do as 1) I fit it, 2) it was what was available at
the time, 3) I could afford it (just) and 4) the CFI approved.