I believe the 13m may classify for the weight limits of the Ultralight.. or
the full 15m (FAI) all light weight materials... but the std 15m I believe
is "glider"

if you are looking for Ultralights, check out the Sparrow Hawk.. American
Made in Oregon

BT

"Steve B" wrote in message
m...
The Apis is a clean looking ship from the pictures that I have seen.
Is it considered and ultralight?

Is there a preference to fly a more substantial machine that has more
mass and structure for comfort and safety?

How does an ultra light design compare to a german 15 meter design?

Are reynolds numbers better for smaller or larger wings?

I have been quite curious about the Apis as a motorglider (no tow
plane here on this Island "Kona") as my threshold of pain for money is
a bit shy of the current ASH 26E / DG 808M / prices... although quite
beautiful works.

Thanks
Steve
"BTIZ" wrote in message
news:%Fz_a.10401$2g.3935@fed1read05...
Apis? 13 or 15 meter.. flapped.. and advertised at 36-38/1

BT

"Bill Daniels" wrote in message
...
I've sold my old glider and now I'm in the market for a new one. This
time
I'm going the single-place route.

There seems to be a sweet spot in the price/performance curve when
looking
at the older open class gliders like the Open Cirrus, Jantar 2 (A or
B),
LAK
12 etc... I haven't ruled out 15 meter gliders but I'm never going to
compete in anything more than Sports Class. I just want the
performance
to
get home from the high country in Colorado.

Any thoughts?

Bill Daniels