I know a few square-ish shouldered people who fit in Standard Libelles.... I am also an advocate for the Cirrus - although people will tell you that the all-flying tail is deadly (where are these comments, by the way - surely they are overdue for this thread) It really isn't an issue. Considering the results of various club class world comps they obviously box slightly above their weight.
You may also consider a Jantar Std 2 - Might be *slightly* more than 20k but not much. EVERYONE fits in Jantars (although nobody is particularly comfortable). Nick. "Dave Shorter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 16/04/2007 09:11 AM Please respond to Dave Shorter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Please respond to "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." <[email protected]> To "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." <[email protected]> cc Subject Re: Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider wanted to $20 k I disagree. Hornet, Mosquito, and Club Libelle are all very roomy and comfortable (I'm 6'2" or 188cm). Standard Libelle maybe a squeeze. Glasfluegel machines were also very sound designs, and very advanced for their time - and self connect, no L'hotellier fittings. I'm a fan of Glasfluegel. Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: "JR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 9:12 PM Subject: Re: Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider wanted to $20 k > Go for the astir or cirrus, most of the glasflugel machines are narrow in > the fuse, beautiful sailplanes though. > JR > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 6:40 PM > Subject: RE: Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider wanted to $20 k > > >> >> Thank you all for the advice. So what I'm looking at is a "standard" >> glass > glider. I'm 6ft (183 cm) >> with fairly wide shoulders so I want to fit in ok too. >> >> Could anyone who knows of actual gliders for sale like this please let me > know about them? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Greg. >> >> >> ------- Original Message ------- >> >From : Ashley Boyle[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Sent : 4/13/2007 5:09:18 PM >> To : [email protected] >> Cc : >> Subject : RE: Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider wanted to $20 k >> >> >> Hi Greg. >> >> For $20,000 i would recommend something like a standard cirrus. Cirrus's >> perform well and are still very competitive in competition flying. They >> have a very good handicap. I wouldn't rule out an Astir CS/77 >> either.Just my thoughts >> >> Ashley Boyle (1/3 owner of cirrus GZU :-) ) >> >> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> > I'm looking for a glider & trailer for up to $20,000. >> > Please let me know if you know of any for sale. >> > I have low hours and would also appreciate advice on >> > what would be suitable. >> > >> > Thanks, >> > >> > Greg. >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Aus-soaring mailing list >> > [email protected] >> > To check or change subscription details, visit: >> > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring >> > >> > >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Aus-soaring mailing list >> [email protected] >> To check or change subscription details, visit: >> http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Aus-soaring mailing list >> [email protected] >> To check or change subscription details, visit: >> http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring > > _______________________________________________ > Aus-soaring mailing list > [email protected] > To check or change subscription details, visit: > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring E-mail message checked by PC Tools Spyware Doctor (5.0.0.179) Database version: 5.07080 http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/ _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
