It is possible to modify the brakes by fitting a second paddle to each of
the four brakes (top and bottom).

This is the same mod. as that to the ASW19.

I know of several examples which have had this modification, and I have
flown
one of them. I have heard the modified braking described as similar to the
K21, I agree.

W.J. (Bill) Dean (U.K.).
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"goneill" wrote in message
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performance, handling, value for money "buy it now".
The 17 scores massive on these points.
BUT they have these reality checks:
1/ Typical early open class, heavy "MUST" have rigging gear.
2/ They have a narrow approach angle, weak airbrakes so best
countryside to fly them over is where outlanding fields are larger
than usual, they land just as short as a 15meter ship but pilot
workload is much more intense. Very little room for error.


"Thomas Mærsk Pedersen" wrote in message
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I am considering buying an AWS-17 - any opinions on this glider with
regards to performance, handling, value for money etc?

Comments will be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Thomas Mærsk
Copenhagen, Denmark.