M B wrote in message ...
The 2-33 meets a lot of these requirements. The ones
it isn't good at a poor X-country, the canopy needs
attention to confirm it is locked, and the new pilot
cannot just immediately transition to a ballasted/flapped
ship. The Grob 103 and the Blanik can give some additional
value to training, but as has been pointed out, different
gliders teach different things. I'm a big fan of the
2-33 since I have seen power pilots transition to it
in four flights to solo. It doesn't do much for X-C,
but a 2-33 is cheap, weathers well outdoors, has a
big ol cockpit, crashes benignly, and is doggy in pitch
and roll for most CG loadings.

Mark Boyd

Let's see...

* must be capable of spinning : Yes
* Robust for club use : Yes
* Easily repaired : Yes
* Safety cell : Yes
* Good visibility : No
* light, good handling : No
* Spacious cockpit : No
* Wide pilot weight limits (100 to 300 pounds!) : Yes
* capable of sensible cross country flights : No
and finally must look good. : No No No!

So the 33 only scores 5/10. Not too impressive. Back to the aluminum
recycling factory.