September 9th 16, 08:17 PM
On Sunday, May 2, 1999 at 12:00:00 AM UTC-7, Bill Jackson wrote:
> I am thinking about purchasing one of these ships if I can, the Sligsby
> T59D 19m model. I have no familiarity with them and would like to hear
> from pilots/owners in two main areas:
>
> 1) suitability of this ship for a relatively low time pilot, handling
> etc
> and
> 2) maintanance and upkeep etc.
>
> I have about 200 glider hours total, most of it in a Russia AC-4 after
> initial training and flying in Schweizers. I love the look of the
> Kestrel and like the specifications. I have flown a Lark with flaps and
> decided I would like my next ship to have them, hence my interest in the
> Kestrel! How is this ship to assemble? I know its going to be a lot
> more hassle than my Russia - does it have automatic control hookups?
>
> I am also interested to hear if their are any maintenance issues owners
> may have come across since I gather Slingsby is no longer in business.
> Are parts available? Can parts be acquired from Glasflugel?
>
> Any comments much apprecaited, either to the newsgroup or by email to me
> at
>
> thanks
>
> Bill Jackson
Does anyone reading this post know where I can get a forward canopy section for my Kestrel in the USA?
Mike B
> I am thinking about purchasing one of these ships if I can, the Sligsby
> T59D 19m model. I have no familiarity with them and would like to hear
> from pilots/owners in two main areas:
>
> 1) suitability of this ship for a relatively low time pilot, handling
> etc
> and
> 2) maintanance and upkeep etc.
>
> I have about 200 glider hours total, most of it in a Russia AC-4 after
> initial training and flying in Schweizers. I love the look of the
> Kestrel and like the specifications. I have flown a Lark with flaps and
> decided I would like my next ship to have them, hence my interest in the
> Kestrel! How is this ship to assemble? I know its going to be a lot
> more hassle than my Russia - does it have automatic control hookups?
>
> I am also interested to hear if their are any maintenance issues owners
> may have come across since I gather Slingsby is no longer in business.
> Are parts available? Can parts be acquired from Glasflugel?
>
> Any comments much apprecaited, either to the newsgroup or by email to me
> at
>
> thanks
>
> Bill Jackson
Does anyone reading this post know where I can get a forward canopy section for my Kestrel in the USA?
Mike B