In answer to your first, I would say that you could probably buy 2 of our IS28's for substantially less than the cost of the mod, the third, definitely not worth it: How much is a Blanik worth)? As for the second, I doubt that many organisations possess the skills and equipment, or the STC, to perform the mod.
From: aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net [mailto:aus-soaring-boun...@lists.internode.on.net] On Behalf Of gstev...@bigpond.com Sent: Monday, 28 February 2011 7:54 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: [Aus-soaring] Latest GFA President's Update report Re "new" name for the new gliding only, magazine. I wonder if anything could be better than the iconic name that stood us in good stead for so many decades - "Australian Gliding" ? Re Blaniks The President confirms that the Llewelyn mod for 8 Blaniks is OK, and should be OK for others provided they are "modified to the full extent of the STC to L13A1 standard". Much of this note seems quite premature, given that facilitating "work is in progress". The three obvious questions that arise are: 1. How much? 2. Who is approved to do the work? 3. Who is actually prepared to do the work? The first question give rise to a further question; 4. Is it worth it? My guess is that the answer to the first question is "substantial", to the second "many", to the third "very few - unless they can make big bucks from their efforts." and to the last "no". It all appears to be a bit like the question "Do you want the good news first, or the bad news first?" Re John Viney Retirement I wish John Viney well in his retirement. A very dedicated officer of the GFA, who has professionally helped me out on more than a few occasions. I suspect his efforts will be sadly missed. Good luck Edwin! Who was the idiot (sorry .. person), said you can die of boredom in your retirement, unless you plan it carefully? Gary
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