Jack wrote:
I'm contemplating the purchase of a used Blanik L33 Solo, as an upgrade
from my 1-26E, and seeking advice concerning the type.


Jack

Jack,

I have a fair amount of time in my club's L-33, the same one that Tony
Verhulst talks about in his post, and find it a very pleasant ship to
fly. BTW, it's been refinished since the snapshots he posted.

The cockpit is roomy and comfortable, the visibility and ergonomics are
excellent and it's very quiet. It's probably not for a beginner because
of it's stall and spin characteristics. You might want to look up the
Dick Johnson review of it that appeared in Soaring some years ago and is
archived on the SSA web site. Opening the air brakes all the way
increases the stall speed by SEVEN kts.!

Fly safe,

Al
Discus B, PC