On Nov 12, 5:55*pm, AGL wrote:
On Nov 12, 6:13*pm, tstock wrote:



Wow, I posted this, went out and ran some errands, came back and I see
19 replies already! *I knew it would be some great reading!

I should have mentioned, I am on the east coast of the US, central
Florida (ie: no ridges). *So far wind is usually under 10 knots, and
bases at around 4,000 - 6,000 MSL. *Well, in the summer anyway.

So far, the 1-26, Ka6, and 1-34 or 1-35. *Interestingly these are the
planes I have been seeing often in the classifieds within my price
range, the 1-26 and Ka6 being the most affordable.

How would you compare the assembly/disassembly among the four?

Not interested in having a partner just yet, so that is not an option.

Thanks!
Tom

I have a 1-35 and the trailer next to me is a Discus "C." *If we help
one another with wings we're done in the same amount of time. *He has
to add the 18m tips. *I have to connect the ailerons and tape the
turtledeck so it's a wash.

What about a 1-23? *Everyone likes those.

agl

Oh Yes! the 1-23 is also a good choice, better performance than the
26 and just as crashworthy. But, they are gonna cost more like 10K.
The 34 is a great machine too. Though flaps aren't a big deal you may
find yourself spending an entire season getting confident with
landings in a 35 when you could be flying cross country. We have 2 of
those at my home club and they never go anywhere. For my money it's
hard to beat the K6. The performance is sweet and the handling is
legendary. I know one that recently sold for $4500 to a new glider
pilot who started flying it cross country his first season. You can
buy a LOT of tows with the money saved.