the G III still has the rotation system unlock, clip and turn to lock positions but I do not find it a problem at all as you lock front then pressure and lock rear. It is basically the same fuse as Grob II but the stick mechanism is improved - no ADs Ian M ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Stephenson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 8:32 AM Subject: [Aus-soaring] G103III was Re: Channel 9 Qld prob 1st Sat July 5.30pm
> Does the III still have the horrible wing root connection system as the > Twin Astir/G103 II? PeterS > Ian McPhee wrote: >> Spent a full on day with crew Channel 9 Brisbane which they show in >> Queensland "Saturday Afternoon" at 5.30 (probably 1 Sat July but will >> advise). They got some wonderful footage but it will probably be 4 >> minutes - cameras everywhere and much air to air. I think it could be >> a good promotion for gliding especially SE Queensland so keep a >> lookout for same. >> >> For the record the glider in the show is Grob G103c III SL has an >> ellipsoidal wing plan at first glance you may think it is a duo >> discus. The III has L/D 37:1 from German tests,18m span and our >> club's is self launch. I would have to say it is one of the sweetest >> gliders I have ever flown (have flown in excess of 100 types) and that >> includes a Duo (sorry one of the few I have not flown is the DG1000 so >> no comparrison there). Please never compare to the Twin Astir or even >> the Grob G103 II - they are totally different. Any club looking for >> a good value 2 seater which could be a trainer or a great cross >> country glider I could only recommend same. There are zero cast >> fittings and no ADs!!! and clear inspection holes everywhere under the >> wing and in fuse. I have never been a fan of Grob gliders over the >> past 30 years but I have changed my views with Grob G103 III. If you >> want another positive opinion ask Brad Edwards. >> >> And also for the record myself as well as Mark Laird and Giles Taylor >> and 35+ other members are from Byron Gliding Club Inc while there is a >> another separate operation at our entrance called Byron Bay Gliding >> Pty Ltd. Yes it is confusing >> >> Ian McPhee (skype macca304) >> Box 657 >> Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia >> Tel +61(0)2 66847642 mob +61(0)428847642 >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> www.mrsoaring.com <http://www.mrsoaring.com> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.15/848 - Release Date: 6/13/2007 > 12:50 PM > > _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
