My LS-6 did fine loops and rolls (mainly the barrel type) and
cloverleafs but stall it in landing configuration and you got to
practice your spin recovery techniques! Oh, and it was terrific on
ground launches though I never had a chance to use so much rope.

Dan
5J

On 12/3/2016 4:53 PM, kirk.stant wrote:
On Friday, December 2, 2016 at 9:36:56 AM UTC-6, wrote:
Number of aerobatic glider pilots in the Chicagoland area (4 clubs including Beloit WI) is exactly Zero. High tows, who needs them?
Herb, what do you do on days when there is no lift?

Take a high tow then spend a few exhilarating minutes pulling G's and making the world go around - you just haven't lived until you have looked up at the ground from the top of a loop, or felt that moment of stillness at the apex of a hammerhead (stall turn) when there is just the silent rotation of your glider before it accelerates back straight down...

You guys have K-21s, don't you? Use them!

Seriously - if you have the opportunity to take an acro course - do it; it will open up a whole new way to enjoy gliders, and improve your flying skills.

Kirk
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Have enjoyed acro in a variety of gliders including G-103 Acros, K-21s, 2-32s, 1-26s, L-13ACs and an incredible Swift S-1 (9G's on that one!!!). Oh, and maybe a little in my LS6... ;^)



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Dan, 5J