I would buy the one with the better trailer and the
better equipped instrument panel.

One 'plus' the Libelle has over the 1-35: a canopy
you can partially open for a blast of fresh air. The
canopy lock allows the front of the canopy to rise
up about an inch or so to let in the air.

One 'plus' SOME 1-35's have over the Libelle: Hinged
canopy.

Ray Lovinggood
Carrboro, North Carolina, USA


At 00:48 31 March 2006, Waduino wrote:
So you have a choice for a first glider. You're flying
in northeastern US,
i.e. generally light conditions (when it's not snowing).
These 2 planes have roughly similar performance on
paper and prices,
although they probably handle quite differently and
I would guess the 1-35
penetrates better. Maybe the Libelle climbs better.
Both are in excellent condition. The Standard Libelle
is the version (B)
with larger air brakes and foam core, not balsa.
Which would you pick and why?
Thanks.
Wad.