At 17:55 05 May 2009, vaughn wrote:

"vic20owner" wrote in message
...

Lastly, are there any specific gliders one should avoid as a first
used glider? (such as homebuilt kit planes, etc)?

Buying a series of "wrong" gliders as a way of figuring out what
you

want and discovering what fits your style of flying is an expensive and
complicated way to fly! Assuming that you have options near where you
live,
consider renting for at least a year after the end of your primary
training.
That year would be a great time to vacation at some of the better soaring

sites and get checked out. The result will give you a sort "post grad"

training and expose you in a variety of equipment and a variety of
ideas.

Vaughn



Vaughn,

First buy a glider with good handling qualities - avoid early glass ships
with poor airbrakes.

Buy a glider that is popular with glider pilots ASW19b , cirrus, etc
My advise would be a GROB ASTIR CS .. good handling .. indestructable Gel
coat, most have original 1977 gel. Roomy cockpit and good performance.

As a previous post stated Beware the dodgy trailer!! if its apig to rig
then you will not be getting it out very often! If possible look for a
Lift Top Trailer ...Komet .. Cobra ..Swan etc these are the best for ease
of rigging.

Hope this helps,

Paul