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![]() Low time pilot, 60hrs, have done some solo cross country flying but not a lot. Sold my 1-26E a few years ago (not by choice, business debt at the time). My first thought is to jump into another 1-26 or 1-34 for a number of reasons (safety and availability). I could land my 1-26 just about anywhere! My budget is 10K or less, and I am still saving, so in the meantime I'm wondering about inexpensive older fiberglass options such as the Libelle, etc. Are fiberglass gliders more expensive to maintain and repair? Easily damaged on rough landouts? Qualified mechanics easier or harder to find, vs aluminum? Insurance costs aluminum vs fiberglass? Are fabric covered gliders (1-26 A,B) much more expensive to maintain? I remember a local pilot telling me he spent a few thousand dollars re-covering his 1-26 and that it needed to be done every X number of years (I can't remember that number now). As usual hangar space might be possible but is usually unlikely due to demand. Any advice appreciated. Thanks Tom |
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