Robert,
Thanks for the Dart ID. Indeed, the Dart did once occupy a desirable
position in the glider ranks, however from what I've read, it's
arrival on the scene was just before the time that fibreglass gliders
began to widely establish themselves. It seems as though the Dart was
a great design at the wrong time and didn't rise to prominence when
compared to say the Libelle.
Kudos indeed to those who fly and maintain these venerable types (not
you, JR, the gliders...). As for gliders filtering down over the
years, I look forward to owning an ASH 25 in say 2028, although it'll
have to be supplied with its own forklift for ground-handling and
elevator chair for cockpit access.
Mitch.
On 04/03/2007, at 11:06 PM, Robert Moore wrote:
Mitchell,
From one who flies those faster newer longer distance gliders but
still appreciates the wood and fabric gliders of old.Yes it is a
Slingsby Dart which in its day was a fast new long distance glider
that was aspired by many pilots.
Thank goodness we have pilots who bring these modern machines in to
the country so they can filter down for us to purchase fly 42 years
later at a reasonable price.
The people who maintain them are wonders thanks.
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