Self-launch two-seater

http://www.mcp.com.au/pipistrel-usa/models/taurus.html

True, I forgot about Taurus.
I was a bit scared because Taurus being UL. How good speed-gliding
performance you can realistically get from relatively light glider?
Does anyone have experience how this bird behaves in thermals?

Thanks



I flew in a contest last year where there was a Taurus and it seems to
have performance similar to a Cirrus. That would be less than the 40:1
claimed by the factory but still very respectable. The owner is not
experienced in competition flying so it would be interesting to see
how it performs in the hands of a seasoned pilot. I´m pretty sure it
would do very well.
It´s a really beautiful ship, very well built and with one of the best
engine pylon systems I´ve seen so far.
The cockpit is very modern and comfortable and it also has a ballistic
parachute. Bang for buck I think it´s probably one of the best deals
around and I would love to have one if I could afford it.
Klaus Ohlman has one and seems to be happy with it..

Regards,

Juan Carlos