First Glider

I've flown both. The LS-4s I have flown are easier and more pleasant to
fly than the Junior I flew. I'll risk saying that the LS-4 is so easy to
fly that it is almost boring. Very stable in all 3 axes. Darn near flies
coordinated on it's own and requires very little input in thermals.

The one Junior that I have flown is a fine ship except for a sticky
rudder.

My first glider was a 301 Libelle (my second glider was a 301 Libelle as
well). On releasing from tow, I remember thinking "What have I gotten
myself into".

Every club should have an LS-4! Best tool ever for recruiting and member
retention.

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Jeff Runciman wrote:

Hi guys,

Thank you so much for your insights and advise. There
is a local pilot that has an LS4, a little bit of crazing
of the fiberglass. He hasn't flown in about 10 years.
I am also looking at a brand new 15 meter SZD51-1 Junior.


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Wallace Berry wrote:
I've flown both. The LS-4s I have flown are easier and more pleasant to
fly than the Junior I flew. I'll risk saying that the LS-4 is so easy to
fly that it is almost boring. Very stable in all 3 axes. Darn near flies
coordinated on it's own and requires very little input in thermals.

The one Junior that I have flown is a fine ship except for a sticky
rudder.

As an aside, the PW-5 is a bit under-ruddered. Not much roll rate
flipping into a thermal.
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Mark J. Boyd