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Old April 17th 12, 03:26 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Peter F[_2_]
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Default Ventus bT/cT comparison

Can't speak for the turbo versions, but for the pure glider option the
problem with the Ventus B in 16.6 mode was that you couldn't carry enough
water to get it going even here in the UK.

(Not sure how much water the Turbo versions can carry - do they have same
reduced all up weight as Discus T)

The long wings on both B & C are great for weak wave and long glides at the
end of the day. The Turbo will let you motor into the stronger wave & get
you home at the end of the day in 15m mode

Winglets improved any handling "issues" with Ventus B

Best option is to fly in 15m mode with winglets

Both Ventus B & C are less forgiving around the stall than your Discus so
you probably need to be more cautious when picking fields / starting the
engine.

The reason there are fewer Ventus Cs around is mainly 'cos the LS6 came
along and then the V2.

All depends on what you're flying against. You're unlikely to outrun an LS6
or V2, in absolute terms & if you're flying handicapped comps then stick
with the Discus!!



PF




At 12:46 17 April 2012, Jim Pengelly wrote:
Hi everyone,

I fly a Discus bT at the moment and absolutely love it. However, I
am thinking of upgrading to a flapped turbo in the next one or two
seasons and the Ventus bT/cT would seem to be the natural
choice.

I have heard conflicting opinions about the various models:

i) The bT has handling issues and the cT was designed to
overcome these issues, with a bigger rudder and some other
changes. The cT is the model to go for.

ii) The cT has handling issues, can be difficult to bleed approach
energy due to the brake configuration and was not a popular
model, which is why there are so few of them around. The bT is
the model to go for.

iii) The bT and cT perform relatively poorly in 15m mode rather
than their 16.6m (bT) and 17.6m (cT) modes, so competing in
15m mode is not recommended.

Any thoughts much appreciated.

Cheers,
Jim