USAF Academy looking for new gliders

The Discus and Duos are used by the cross country team. I believe they were
paid for by the Assoc. of Graduates, at least in part.

This RFP is to replace their fleet of Blanik L23s and Blanik L13ACs (acro
ships). These were purchased by the USAF about 15-18 yrs ago to replace
their fleet of SGS 2-33s and a couple of ASK-21s (still flying locally with
the CAP).

John

On Aug 1, 4:20*pm, "John Scott" wrote:
The Discus and Duos are used by the cross country team. *I believe they were
paid for by the Assoc. of Graduates, at least in part.

This RFP is to replace their fleet of Blanik L23s and Blanik L13ACs (acro
ships). *These were purchased by the USAF about 15-18 yrs ago to replace
their fleet of SGS 2-33s and a couple of ASK-21s (still flying locally with
the CAP).

John

Thanks John, next time I'll read the RFP before revealing my sour
grapes...

On Aug 1, 5:08*pm, jim archer wrote:
On Aug 1, 4:20*pm, "John Scott" wrote:

The Discus and Duos are used by the cross country team. *I believe they were
paid for by the Assoc. of Graduates, at least in part.

This RFP is to replace their fleet of Blanik L23s and Blanik L13ACs (acro
ships). *These were purchased by the USAF about 15-18 yrs ago to replace
their fleet of SGS 2-33s and a couple of ASK-21s (still flying locally with
the CAP).

John

Thanks John, next time I'll read the RFP before revealing my sour
grapes...

A sailplane is just about the cheapest aircraft in the current
inventory and they don't tend to crash and burn like many of their
other toys. I'd rather they buy a dozen sailplanes than one
experimental fighter jet.

I've met many of the officers and cadets at contests over the past few
years and find they are a great asset to our soaring community. They
don't get the opportunity to compete cross-country as aggressively as
many private pilots, but they still have a few good pilots - this year
a couple were doing quite well. It is also handy to have the cadets
at a contest if you need a dozen strong youngsters to haul a glider
out of a lake of mud or other hazard!

Mike