Alisport Silent gliders

[Dave Boulter]

Hi,

I know there is a forum for this, but I am after other comments from
pilots in this group who may have flown the aircraft or own one?

/daveb

[Willie]

Dave Boulter wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I know there is a forum for this, but I am after other comments from
> pilots in this group who may have flown the aircraft or own one?
>
> /daveb

Nice handling recreational sailplane, not a racer.
Approx performance of 1-34 or K-13 with 12 meter
version, (actual experience).

Easy to fly even for a low time pilot. Climbs well,
effective spoilers, landings easy.

Predictable flight characteristics, no sudden stalls/spins
stall speed 39kts, best L/D 52 kts

Very easy to assemble/disassemble, automatic
control hookups.

I have had mine for 2 seasons and put approx
80 hours on her. I fly her cross country whenever
possible. It's not a racer, you won't keep up with the
15 meter ships, but as long as you are not in a hurry
you can have a very enjoyable afternoon.

If you have more questions, see my ad on
wingsandwheels. There is a link to my website
for the Silent-IN I am selling. My phone and email
are listed there, you can contact me directly if you
want more info.

Willie G.

[Mark Lenox]

I have flown the 12M version the Silent-IN.

Runs reasonably well, climbs reasonably well. Easy to handle on the
ground. No significant vices. Plenty of climb power. Slick retract
mechanism.

It won't come close to keeping up with my old Discus, but it's really not
meant to. It is a nice, comfortable, easy to own, personal self-launching
glider. It has alot of flexibility and more than enough performance for
cross-country flight.

One of these days I'll get around to trying out the longer winged version
and the pure glider one as well. We have one of each at Chilhowee.


Mark Lenox
CFIG
Chilhowee Gliderport



"Dave Boulter" > wrote in message
...
> Hi,
>
> I know there is a forum for this, but I am after other comments from
> pilots in this group who may have flown the aircraft or own one?
>
> /daveb

[alacat]

Are you referring to Chilhowee, Virginia?
Thanks


Mark Lenox wrote:
> I have flown the 12M version the Silent-IN.
>
> Runs reasonably well, climbs reasonably well. Easy to handle on the
> ground. No significant vices. Plenty of climb power. Slick retract
> mechanism.
>
> It won't come close to keeping up with my old Discus, but it's really not
> meant to. It is a nice, comfortable, easy to own, personal self-launching
> glider. It has alot of flexibility and more than enough performance for
> cross-country flight.
>
> One of these days I'll get around to trying out the longer winged version
> and the pure glider one as well. We have one of each at Chilhowee.
>
>
> Mark Lenox
> CFIG
> Chilhowee Gliderport
>
>
>
> "Dave Boulter" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>Hi,
>>
>>I know there is a forum for this, but I am after other comments from
>>pilots in this group who may have flown the aircraft or own one?
>>
>>/daveb
>
>
>