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Old February 4th 06, 05:18 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Rob S. wrote:
In article , ChuckSlusarczyk wrote:

In article , Joe Brophy says...

In it's day IMO the Icarus IIb was one of the best hang gliders
available, the Seagull V was a close second. fond remembrances....
Joe.



I had an IcarusII and later I built an Easy Riser which I eventually powered.
The riser was a bit better especially in a stall due to it's larger diameter
LE.But they were very similar in performance.There wasn't a kite type Hang
glider that to come close to the performance. Seagull V was a real good floater
,you could soar in light winds that wouldn't support other rigs. They did lack
penetration in stiff winds though. But still fun :-)

Chuck (Chuck's Glider Supplies) S



Just a note to those that were interested in a copy of the Icarus II plans. I
haven't forgotten you, just have been too busy to dig them out yet.

Rob Sinclair
Sport Flight Aviation
www.sport-flight.com


That's cool, Rob.
I'm a patient person.
(tap,tap,tap,tap,tap...)

Richard