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Given that you've already crossed to the dark side (i.e.
large-deflection landing flaps), you've just described an unmodified
Zuni I (Zuni II's sit lower). and a Slingsby Vega. (And, Wil
Schuemann's
former AS W-12 in its 15-meter form...which lacks dive brakes
altogether, relying on two drag 'chutes.)

Finding taller-geared ships will be difficult.

The Zuni (with large ballast tanks) flies at wing loadings of ~5.5
psf-~11 psf. I can never remember if its gross weight is 1100 pounds or

1200 pounds; empty weight with an O2 system will be under 700 pounds.
It'll easily fall within your price range, too.

Regards,
Bob W.


Many Thanks Bob! I've found some pictures of the Slingsby Vega-- it does
sit up really well on the gear! Drool . I'll look for some pictures of
the Zuni sitting on its gear.

Chris.