Glider Shapes

This may be a little off topic, at least the way it is going, but what
about the other end of the spectrum. What is the replacement for the
venerable 2-33? I think a discussion of such a sailplane (glider?)
would be very appropriate. The last BFR I took in a very tired 2-33
made me wonder why anyone would be attracted to soaring arfter such an
experience and that is the introduction many people get. We are
talking about the sailplane that will entice more into soaring as well
as enhancing FBO business.

Greg

Does anybody know the "New" price of the 2-33? What was the last year
they were built and what was the list price. It might be interesting
to compare the price (inflation adjusted and such) with the cost of a
K-21 or DG1000. Of course with the EURO\$ exchange rate the comparison is
mute.

Bob

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Does anybody know the "New" price of the 2-33? What was the last year
they were built and what was the list price. It might be interesting
to compare the price (inflation adjusted and such) with the cost of a
K-21 or DG1000. Of course with the EURO\$ exchange rate the comparison is
mute.

Bob

IIRC the 1970 2-33 price was about $14,000

Using the Dollar Deflator, here are the 2008 results.
http://www.measuringworth.com/calcul...are/result.php
$72,667.35 using the Consumer Price Index
$59,273.12 using the GDP deflator
$74,045.68 using the unskilled wage
$121,670.14 using the nominal GDP per capita
$177,877.52 using the relative share of GDP

I don't think the Euro/Dollar relationship really matters since the US price
is what we have to pay. So, the current price of European glass trainers
isn't out of line especially when you consider what you get for your money.

Bill Daniels