At 21:12 18 September 2006, Contestid67 wrote:
My home club is in the beginning stages of research
on the purchase of
a new/used two place glider. Rather than focus on
what you would like
to own, we want to focus on what you currently do own.

We would like to ask you a few questions;

- What two place gliders are owned by your club?

9x ASK13
1x ASK21
1x Duo discus
1x DG1000
1x DG1000 turbo on order


- What were the considerations when your purchased
those gliders?

The ASK13s are ideal ab-initeo trainers Good visibility,
robust, spinable etc. we have them all fitted out with
the same instrumentataion and tailwheels.
The ASK21 is used for aerobatic training.
The duo and DG1000 used for cross country training
and glass conversion.

- Which glider would you purchase again?

DG1000t on order for training to turbo gliders.
Some debate about possible replacements for the K13
going on at the moment.

- Do you prefer glass or aluminum for a club ship?
Why? Pros/cons?

Glass. No suitable metal ships available.

- Do you store the glider inside or outside? If inside
is this in a
hangar or trailer?

All hangered.

- If in a trailer have there been any issues with assembly/disasse
mbly
by club members?

Many hands make light work, but you need a leader who
knows what they are doing. any of the above can be
rigged in 40 min.

- Does the club supply parachutes?

Yes, plus spares.

- What instruments do you consider necessary beyond
altimeter, ASI,
compass, mech vario?

Audio vario essential at our busy club.


Thanks in advance for your responses.

- John