On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:48:17 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

On Mar 16, 9:55*pm, Walt Connelly Walt.Connelly.
wrote:
Okay folks, your thoughts on the Standard Cirrus? *Good, bad
indifferent? *Flying tail, pros and cons? *I am new to gliding,
Commercial Add on, 140 flights and approx 100 hours, mostly in 1-34.
Would this be a reasonable next step?

Walt

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Walt Connelly

This would be a reasonable step given some intermediate glider
experience. Get a good check out from a knowledgable
instructor and ideally, a pilot that is skilled in type.
Good Luck
UH

I've been flying a Std Cirrus for about 20 years.
Transition from Grob G103 Astir Jeans was easy.
Indeed, the 'all-moving tail' can be a source of pilot induced
oscillation. Simply lock your wrist on your knee, and move the stick
with your fingers.
Try not to buy a ship older than serial # ~175. After ~1972, the wing
washout has been increased from -.75° to -1.5°, making the sailplane
safer to land, and improves rolls and climbing.

Willy VINKEN - OO-ZNY