Martin Gregorie wrote:
On Mon, 2 Feb 2004 21:22:00 -0800, "Ted Wagner"
wrote:

I started my Super Bowl Sunday afternoon with a tow to 3000'. Upon release I unlocked the gear lever and pulled it back firmly. About 1 inch short of the closed-position lock and still pulling hard, I gave up and started thermalling. I learned how to fly with the gear down, I can do it again.

Both Pegasi I've flown (101D at Williams, my club's 90) had really
nice, smooth gear operation. No particular force needed to move the
gear up or down and certainly no additional force needed to lock the
gear at either end of its travel.


I can say the same, i was member in 2 clubs having a lot of Pegase,
hence i have flown many different ones, and i have never seen a
problem such as you mention. Your glider may have a serious problem.


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Michel TALON