On Monday, August 20, 2018 at 4:30:05 AM UTC-7, John McLaughlin wrote:
I'm just coming back into gliding after a long time grounded and I'm
looking to buy a glider over the winter. A two seater seems a nice idea and

the Nimbus seems to be a lot of glider for the money.

Are they in any way difficult or unpleasant to fly? I know there have been

structural failures due to loss of control.

Are they difficult or heavy to rig?

Maintenance issues? Airframe life issues?

How much would insurance typically cost - a two seater has to cost more
than a single seater?

Is winch launching unwise? Is it best to stick to a tarmac runway?

Any advice greatly appreciated, thanks.

Hi John,

It wasn't clear whether you're looking only at the 3D and 4D or whether you're also considering single place Nimbus options. I've had my N3 for 18 years and loved my time flying it. It's hard to beat the performance / $. I just put mine up on W&W because it's being replaced by a self-launcher.
https://wingsandwheels.com/class/classified.php?id=3052

You're welcome to pm me if you want more info on rigging, flying, etc. I've got time in the N3, N4 and N4D and am happy to share what I've experienced..

Cheers,
Craig