On Friday, May 3, 2019 at 12:25:37 PM UTC-6, ripacheco1967 wrote:
Stupid question of the day:

Is https://wingsandwheels.com/classifieds the main place to look for gliders for sale?

I am new to gliders.

--robert

Robert,

W&W is fine. Depending on what you're looking for you might also check barnstormers.com and browse the ads under the Glider& Sailplane. The odd item shows up there and a club member bought a 1-26E that was only listed there..

glidersource.com also lists gliders and other items.

Overseas you might also check gliderpilot.net classified adverts and
segelflug.de (switch to English) and filter the classifieds by category.

You mentioned three clubs. Each probably deserves a visit to check out their fleets and private gliders. When it comes to finally making a buying decision, fit and comfort is a consideration, especially as we age. Some are wider at the hip, others at the shoulders, several are taller with long legs, others long torsos. All are factors when finally deciding. You may get an opportunity to slip on a parachute and try on a glass slipper. You should also watch and learn about rigging and derigging.

The soaring season's a bit different around there, but if you want to see some racing action, there are 25 pilots registered for the 15m Nationals at Bermuda High Soaring in Lancaster, SC. http://bermudahighsoaring.com/15-m-n...pionships.html

The contest runs from 5/6-5/15. There's also a contest at Cordele, GA, from 6/1-6/8, with at least 48 pilots flying three classes of glider flying Region 5 South. www.flycordele.com

Contests are an opportunity was watch, learn, and listen. Pilots are engaged, so not as relaxed or open as on a club day.

BTW, welcome to the SSA.

Frank Whiteley
970-330-2050 7am-10pm MDT.