"Miguel Lavalle" wrote in message

What is the performance of the Jantar Standard 3? How suitable is it as =
a first glider ofr a new pilot?

IMHO, it's an excellent glider. Controls are very responsive, a pilot's
machine. Perfomance is more than adequate, very close to LS4 in my
experience (one competition in Rieti a few years ago). Powerful
airbrakes. Very comfortable and a urinal relief tube is built-in. Good
visibility especially if you are tall. Strong and durable construction.
Prices usually in the low end for glass gliders.

It does have disadvantages, too:
you should keep an higher than average speed when thermalling, in order
to climb well, leading to high bank angles and G's, and more fatigue on
the pilot;
it easily drops a wing on takeoff and landing, especially when the CG is
set in an aft position (aft CG is good for climbing performance);
response to control inputs can be quite nervous as compared to LS4, a
matter of personal tastes;
if you fly aerobatics, care should be taken to avoid g-stall.

At more or less the same price, an LS1/DG100 (or LS3/DG200 at some more
money) will allow more relaxed flying.

This in my VHO.

Aldo Cernezzi
DG600