Which 18m FES sailplane to buy?

On Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 3:10:25 PM UTC-8, Casey Cox wrote:
One glider you did not list is the Albastar 18G. http://www.gliders-albastar.com/proj...lider-as-18-m/

Thanks for the link to the Albastar 18 Gen. I hadn't seen that before. However, it looks like it's not close to being available, right?

I have not flown an HpH, but have seen one up close while doing some instrument installations and I was very impressed with the craftsmanship and attention to detail in the Shark. From that perspective it is really worth taking a serious look at the Shark.

I have flown the Discus 2cT and it is an amazing flying machine - you couldn't ask for nicer handling.

Thanks for the link to the Albastar 18 Gen. I hadn't seen that before. However, it looks like it's not close to being available, right?

It was listed on the FES web site. Contact those guys and they should know what manufactures are in the process of installing and getting cert.

http://www.front-electric-sustainer....stributors.php

FES is a game changer. Any manufacturer that is not incorporating will be left out in a few years. No more worry with line break, poor judgement, or with the learning curve of guessing where the next best thermal is....just turn a knob and you have power. No substitute for being safe...just a tool that is there in case.