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Old December 9th 16, 11:56 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
J W[_2_]
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Default Advice on motor glider wanted - FES - Jet - Engine

At 23:02 09 December 2016, Renny wrote:
On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 7:00:05 AM UTC-7, J W wrote:
Seeking advice for a cheapish motor glider but a good investment

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Was considering the newer types like the 13.5 metre Mini LAK, Silent

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and HPH Shark.
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Concerned that there are very few registered and certified in the UK

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may not be a good investment?
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Like the idea of short span, low weight, carbon fibre construction as

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not so young and will be flying from rough grass strips. Fly for fun

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not in to competitions.
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Would consider electric sustainer but think an engine or jet will

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preferable for range, allowing time to explore mountains and wave.
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Suggestions welcomed, Thanks.


Another option you may want to consider is the miniLAK FES! It's a

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er, electric self-launcher and it uses the well-proven FES.

Here's a very nice video on the miniLAK FES:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D5wEwg7X-fj4

Good luck! - Renny

Thanks Renny, would like to see it but the link won't work. Will try a
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