At 02:58 12 February 2018, Blake Seese 3Y wrote:
I agree with everyone who suggests the trailer is as important as
the
glide=
r. Easy rigging and transport is paramount! Most will stear you
away from
a=
glider that has only flaps. I would guess those who say a newer
pilot
shou=
ldn't start with a flapped ship haven't spent much time in one, they
have
m=
any advantages and can be purchased at better prices and are no
more
diffic=
ult to fly than spoilers. They are just a little different. A PIK 20 B is
a=
stellar ship that can be bought pretty cheap and you won't ever
outgrow
it=
unless you just want 3% more performance for 3 times the
money.


Some poor advice been given here. Libelle and Pik 20b - two ships
that Derek Piggot advises a low time pilot to stay clear of for
various reasons. Unless you have way above average skills I would
advise you stay clear of them as well until you have built up several
hundred hours..

Suggest you read Derek Piggott on Gliding. A & C Black ISBN 0-
7136-5799-5. Lots of sound advice on what ship to choose for a first
glider from one of the worlds most experienced and respected
instructors.