I wish to take issue with statements that a pilot with 18-months of
flying experience cannot handle a good molded sailplane. I can only
speak for our line of planes, but they fly more precisely and
consistently and predictably and with overall much better performance
than the crates usually recommended to beginners. How can consistent
and better handling be bad or difficult?
Would you tell a 1-year skier, s/he has to stick yet another season
with bent-up fence boards taped to the boots instead of a decent set
of skis and bindings? No? Why then should a pilot with a season and a
half under his belt continually be frustrated with questionable gear?
When set up to the instructions we provide, an intermediate pilot
will enjoy flying our molded planes. Of course we will work with the
pilot and suggest an appropriate set-up and flying style at first,
and we always recommend flying with more experienced company.
In past events, I have used every opportunity to hand my demo planes
to intermediate pilots to show them how ridiculously easy and fun
they are to fly. I will continue to do so, so don't be shy to butt in
when you see me having to much fun out there.
I'm donning my Nomex suit, and I look forward to the responses.
Dieter Mahlein
http://shredair.com
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