Mosquito is a great ship but it's not in the club class (it's flapped) and
would however fit into the European "Racing class" where they do allow
flapped gliders.....( also mentioned was the .Mini-Nimbus but it's a poor
comparison and lacks many good features of the Mosquito!)
Hence, the Hornet is the real 1st choice for "club" class being similar to
the Mosquito but without flaps and has a different airfoil as well......
I've owned and flown both the Hornet and Mosquito and neither has the
"exceptions" of the rest like manual hook-up's, small ineffective dive
brakes, all flying tails, lift off canopies, small uncomfortable cockpits or
infamous DG/LS support (lack of) issues .it's just really hard to pick on
these terrific Glasflugel ships.......
tim
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"Mike" wrote in message
...
It is.

Although the Mini Nimbus is not on the approved IGC list.

Go figure.

Mike

On Dec 13, 10:36 am, "Dan Marotta" wrote:
...or is that not a "Club Class" glider?

"Dan Marotta" wrote in message

...







In a word: Mosquito.

"JJ Sinclair" wrote in message
...
On Dec 12, 8:40 am, Paul T wrote:
Thinking about purchasing a club class glider for next year (can't
afford
a
JS1 or ASG29). I know Std Cirri seem to be popular, but notice G Dale
has
bought a DG100 or 101 and won the UK Nationals in it -just wondered
which
would be the best for club class competition and what the pro's and
con's
would be of the following:-

Std Cirrus, 75 or 81 ?

ASW19/19B

ASW15B

LSIF

DG100/101

Std Jantar 2/3

Glasflugel Std Libelle

Glasflugel Hornet

Pegase

I'll have about £15k max to spend.

Paul,
The best advice would be to buy a ship to match the soaring conditions
you expect to compete in. The DG-100 climbs like stink, but doesn't
run all that well.....................probably a good selection for
weak conditions, but a looser in strong conditions. Same could be said
for the Libelle and G-102. A Pegasus, Hornet or Jantar would be my
choice for strong western conditions here in the US. Don't discount a
good trailer, remember you will live with a crappy trailer every time
you assemble and disassemble whatever you buy.
Cheers,
JJ


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