What you left out is.. what have you been taking your lessons in.. A SGS
233? or Grob 103 or ASK 21? If you've been taking lessons in a SGS 2-33 I
would recommend a few flights in a Grob or ASK before climbing into the L33.
The Grob or ASK is heavier than the L-33, but the "look angle" etc is more
realistic to the L-33 vs the SGS.

It is a nice "first glider", I have not heard anything good or bad about the
glider, I have heard that you need to watch the fuselage tailboom, don't
drop it or wrinkle it, a ground look could cause a wrinkle and that would
detract from it's strength and integrity.

Enjoy, BT

"Jeff Runciman" wrote in message
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Hi Fellow Pilots,

My name is Jeff Runciman and I am a new sailplane pilot.
I probably have a couple of more hours left before
I get my licence. I currently have 135 hours powered,
35 hours ultralite, and about 450 hours of hang gliding
time. I am current in all except the ultralight. I
am looking at purchasing an L33 Solo. I am looking
for advise good and bad about the glider. I am also
looking for input on a first glider. I have about 24,000
to spend but need a trailer and one/two man rigging
gear. I don't need big time glide or performance but
would like a decent glide polar.

Any help would be apprciated.

Jeff