Re: [Aus-soaring] German Nationals

2015-08-24 Thread Cee Kay
You will have to admit that the Duo Discus has dominated its class very clearly, over time, so I disagree with your statement. Chris On Mon, Aug 24, 2015 at 6:51 PM, Future Aviation Pty. Ltd. ec...@internode.on.net wrote: Good evening all While talking to Schleicher just a few minutes ago I

Re: [Aus-soaring] German Nationals

2015-08-24 Thread go_soaring
I love the friendly banter Bernard, congrats to Schleicher in this round. Though I'd guess the Discus probably outdid the G29 in the results/standings in the years gone by? I notice many ASG29's V2's going up for sale, some notable pilots. Getting ready for the new Ventus perhaps? :) On 24

Re: [Aus-soaring] German Nationals

2015-08-24 Thread Christopher McDonnell
Your service as an agent in Australia is second to none regardless of any other matter Bernard. -Original Message- From: go_soaring Sent: Monday, August 24, 2015 8:35 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] German Nationals I love

[Aus-soaring] German Nationals

2015-08-24 Thread Future Aviation Pty. Ltd.
Good evening all While talking to Schleicher just a few minutes ago I learned that the first 10 (ten) places at the German Nationals went to ASG 29 pilots. In France the results were similar but only the first 8 (eight) places were taken by ASG 29 pilots. If my information is correct, no

Re: [Aus-soaring] German Nationals

2015-08-24 Thread Future Aviation Pty. Ltd.
Hi Cee Yes, I’m happy to admit that the Duo did dominate its class for years but it is equally fair to say that this was due to other manufacturers not producing a 20 m glider at the time. The DG 1000 came on the market seven (7) years later and Schleicher has never produced an unflapped 20 m