Jets are cool, no doubt, and highly reliable, but they're very noisy
and, at the speeds gliders fly, very inefficient. I don't know how they
cost compared with a Wankel or piston engine, but I wouldn't have one.
The novelty will wear off.

My $0.02...

On 1/3/2017 10:21 AM, Doug B wrote:
On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 9:00:05 AM UTC-5, J W wrote:
Seeking advice for a cheapish motor glider but a good investment is
more important.

Was considering the newer types like the 13.5 metre Mini LAK, Silent 2
and HPH Shark.

Concerned that there are very few registered and certified in the UK so
may not be a good investment?

Like the idea of short span, low weight, carbon fibre construction as I’m

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

Would consider electric sustainer but think an engine or jet will be
preferable for range, allowing time to explore mountains and wave.

Suggestions welcomed, Thanks.
I'm new to these jet engine sustainers but I'm interested as well. I have a few major concerns: From what I can gather, they have limited run times, like 10 minutes. Also nobody seems to be saying what the TBO is on these little jets. It might be as low as 50 hours but I'm not sure. And, what is the overhaul cost and therefore, what is the hourly cost of operation?

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Dan, 5J