On Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 10:59:08 AM UTC-5, Nick Kennedy wrote:
On W&W for sale recently there have been several Libelles listed, some look very nice.
And affordable.
Are these ships suitable for very low time beginners?
I've heard they are "lightly" built.
I've also never heard of them having any structural problems.
Thought's?

I own a 201B that I provide to our club juniors so they have their own glass ship.
I require them to have completed their PP certificate and get some 1-34 time, and usually a bit of ASK-21 time before flying it. Most have 50-60 hours and 150 flights or so, with lots of 1-26 time when they get in.
They do fine with no issues. The girls like the light wings.
It is not as durable and tough as the modern ships but is a good glider for relatively low time pilots, provided they are prepared right.
Contest number is JRs.
Good Luck
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