On Jan 12, 3:28*pm, Dave Nadler wrote:
On Thursday, January 12, 2012 5:24:20 PM UTC-5, db_sonic wrote:
... Watch out on high crosswind takeoffs but
I think that is true of other similarly configured SLGs.

Nope, Antares has no springs in tailwheel linkage and
heavy tail weight - this keeps tail firmly on ground
with very positive steering. Gliders with light tail
weight can be VERY challenging in cross-wind, and you
will need to advance throttle very slowly lest you
lift the tail and immediately turn into wind (and
thereby careen off the runway). Those gliders do keep
the repair shops busy tho...

IIRC 26 has heavy tail but does have springs; not
sure about xwind performance ?

Hope that helps,
Bmest Regards, Dave "YO electric"

mm, sort of. Tail is light, yes(which is good for moving the ship
manually) but springs are not really the issue.
The power is so much it lifts the tail if you jam the throttle and
then the subsequent wind vaning but only if the crosswind is around
10kts or more.
Seems to be more of any issue at higher altitudes and much less near
sea level.
But I dont think I need to advance the throttle any slower than I
would in a 172.
Anyways, the reason I said other gliders is because it was F8 that
taught me how to improve my technique(for which I am grateful) based
on his experiences.