Wooden Sailplane durability in humid climates
			 
			 
			
		
		
		
		
Like many others, I am on the hunt for my first sailplane.  One cannot 
help but notice the performance value of the classic wood and 
wood/fabric sailplanes such as the Ka-6, and SHK-1 Austria series among 
others.  Living in Florida where the humidity often rivals the high 
temperatures during much of the year, I've been warned away from these 
sailplanes due to the potential for deterioration of the glue joints 
and de-lamination.  Can anyone shed any light on this subject?    RR 
 
 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
	
		 
		
	
	
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