On 07/02/2018 01:09 PM, Paul T wrote:
Makes you wonder it all that time why there hasn't been a better
performing Standard Class machine. Have we reached the limits of modern
unflapped aerodynamics, or is simply that there is no perceived demand for

a new standard glass glider and therefore not economic to produce?




The mainstream vendors are shipping 80-90% of their production as
powered gliders now, those with gasoline engines generally need 18M or
more to keep the wing loading reasonable. The strength improvements
with carbon fiber are being used to increase the aspect ratios, which
gives getter performance. Looks like the vendors have largely lost
interest in standard class ships, along with the customer base.