Different plane of course, but just for comparison the ASK-21 is now
approved for 18,000 hours. That's right. 15 times longer. Big difference.
Wad.


"BTIZ" wrote in message
newsihId.4917$ry.3026@fed1read05...
only 1200 hours??
and I was thinking about getting one... not at that price..
$55K used, 1000 hours (already has 200), that's $55 an hour being used up
plus costs

BT

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ups.com...
For crying out loud, it is hard to argue with a Brit. But in this case
you have a valid point and I applaud your comments. I don't understand
that the manufacturers of Diana don't see the facts. Only few gliders
sold, limited lifespan of 1200 hours, limited support, etc. The
sailplane obviously has excellent performance. I don't think that
anybody is questioning that. I wish the manufacturer and designer of
the sailplane best of luck, but I also think they need to hire a market
analyst and good marketing company, familiar with global market in
order to succeed. The performance numbers will not do the sales alone.