Is the ASW-27B still being made?

On Saturday, May 11, 2013 10:23:05 AM UTC-5, Rick Lake wrote:
I've seen conflicting reports, some of which say it's been replaced in production by the ASG-29.



Thanks

My understanding from John Murray (US agent) and the AS website is, yes, i.e. if you want a 27 they will build it for you. The 27 is close to 100 lbs lighter than the 29 in 15 meter mode, but does not have quite as high a top wingloading (11.5 not 12.5). Otherwise, I gather a current production 27 and a 29 - 15 are nearly identical aerodynamically. They are rare because almost nobody is ordering them -- or ASW28 / D2 either. Despite all the complaining about how expensive gliders are, faced with the decision, almost all orders are for 18 m gliders, some with dual 15 m wingtips, and most with engines too!

John Cochrane