> The direct lineage of the ASK21 goes back K13 - K7- K2. Mid 1950s I > think. > > I find the enthusiasm for the ASK21 difficult to fathom. It performs > about like the much derided PW5. I've flown both. > > The gliding movement really ought to aim for something better in > 2010. Duo Discus or better is about the level I think. > > You don't need basic trainers. Learn to fly in a Tecnam, Jabiru, > Skystar etc and convert to gliding with a dozen or so launches and a > few hours in a Duo.
Isn't it all about bottom line. The price of a Duo or a DG500 is so much more than an ASK21. Scott _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
