On Monday, December 12, 2011 8:36:09 PM UTC-8, Uncle Fuzzy wrote:
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.



Re-lighting a fire.... I would avoid an LS anything, or a DG anything.

Both for the same reason, though the airframes are fine. Like many, I

recommend a good trailer, good finish, and ease of assembly.

Ruggedness is also a pl

I am an old Ka6 Pilot (ca 500 hours) looking to get back into soaring after nearly 2 decades out Am looking for a good, moderate cost ship with the docility of the Ka6 but enough performance to finish up my badges.
Found this thread.
Curious why you don't recommend 'an LS anything'. I was considering an LS3A..
Also considering an ASW19, H201B. All comments appreciated.
John Murphy