I just bought an LS4a and am pretty happy with with it (thrilled
actually). I think they're generally a little older than what you're
looking for.

Given your price point, I think you can get the one thing I wanted and
didn't get. That being automatic hookups. Some LS4b's were made with
automatic hookups and some weren't. I think LS4b's are a little hard
to come across.

Good Luck. Owning your own glider is nice.

As a newbie, I'm in no position to give advice. But... a little dual
time in a higher performance trainer might be a good idea.

Doug



Jeff Runciman wrote in message ...
I have been reading the posts and archived posts and
I am looking for some advice on a first glider. I will
be spending quite a bit of time in a 2-22 and should
have my licence in two weeks. Here are my experience
details and performance hopes:

Experience: Private pilots licence 140 hours current
Hang Glider 480 hours current
Glider 3 hours, 18 flights, 8 solo.
Ultralight 42 hours not current.

Performance Hopes: 40:1
Fiberglass
02 system
not scary to fly with
my experience
15 meter (maybe 13 meter
club class)
does not have to have
flaps
later than 1985

Can spend up to 35,000 U.S. dollars with trailer. (maybe
more based on your recomendations. ) Any help would
be appreciated.

Jeff