Here's an alternative DIY project.

If you build a sailplane, you'll have to apply some sort of paint or finish
which is about the same amount of work and cost as refinishing an existing
glider. Why not buy an old glider with bad gelcoat and refinish it?

I'd guess it's actually cheaper than building from scratch and you have a
known quantity in terms of structure and aerodynamics. For sure, the
refinished glider will be worth more at resale than a homebuilt.

Bill D


"JS" wrote in message
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Have a look at teh Experimental Soaring Association (used to be called
Sailplane Homebuilders Association) website.
http://www.esoaring.com/