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Old January 25th 10, 08:09 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Craig[_2_]
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Default Best looking US Vintage sailplane

On Jan 25, 11:52*am, bildan wrote:
On Jan 25, 12:33*pm, Bob Kuykendall wrote:

On Jan 25, 10:56*am, glider wrote:


*...Don't say Bowlus Baby Albatross, or Yankee Doodle.


Sorry, I think I'm gonna say it. Within the bounds of what VSA calls
"Vintage," (out of production since 1958) I'd go with the old BA100.
The translucent fabric, elliptical tips and tail, pod and boom
fuselage, all make it a pretty elegant ship.


Pratt Read. *Same reasons as above but seats two side by side.


Zanonia. It has "character".
Craig