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Janusz Kesik wrote:

SZD-55, also back in production, but much more modern design than LS-4 (some
ten years younger)

Meaning what exactly in terms of L/D, ease of use, build quality etc.
Seriously, i have never seen a SZD-55 i have no a priori.

Lots of bang for a buck, isn't it?


Depends on the answer to the above question. I know for sure the LS4
is an excellent glider. I know nothing about the polish one.

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SZD-55, also back in production, but much more modern design than LS-4
(some
ten years younger)

Meaning what exactly in terms of L/D, ease of use, build quality etc.
Seriously, i have never seen a SZD-55 i have no a priori.

Lots of bang for a buck, isn't it?


Depends on the answer to the above question. I know for sure the LS4
is an excellent glider. I know nothing about the polish one.

Yes, I supposed that, and that's why some people may be reluctant to
consider this glider.
But... it is really worth considering, as all the things you mentioned (L/D,
ease of use, build quality) are at least (if not better) equally good.

Here are some links on the '55' (including Flight Test Evaluation by Dock
Johnson)

http://www.piotrp.de/SZYBOWCE/dszd55.htm

http://www.ssa.org/Johnson/65-1992-03.pdf

http://www.szd.com.pl/downloads/szd55-1_data-.pdf

Regards,


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Janusz Kesik wrote:

http://www.ssa.org/Johnson/65-1992-03.pdf


Well according to Johnson, the SZD-55-1 seems to be an excellent glider.
It has certainly better performance than the LS4, and is very nice
looking. The only dubious commentary i have seen is
"In my opinion, its stall charcteristics are about equal to those of the
Ventus", which may mean that it is more difficult to fly than the LS4.
Clearly if gliders of this quality can be built at this price in Poland,
this may help solving the lost standing problem of exploding prices
in our sport.



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Michel TALON

Janusz Kesik wrote:

http://www.ssa.org/Johnson/65-1992-03.pdf


Well according to Johnson, the SZD-55-1 seems to be an excellent glider.
It has certainly better performance than the LS4, and is very nice
looking. The only dubious commentary i have seen is
"In my opinion, its stall charcteristics are about equal to those of the
Ventus", which may mean that it is more difficult to fly than the LS4.
Clearly if gliders of this quality can be built at this price in Poland,
this may help solving the long standing problem of exploding prices
in our sport.



--

Michel TALON