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Old April 13th 18, 06:06 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Dirk_PW[_2_]
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Default DG-100 vs Std Libelle - opinions wanted

One item that wasn't brought up explicitly, but can't be ignored, is 'comfort'. Most people who buy their own glider have some aspirations to fly XC and/or fly for long durations (e.g. 4+ hours). It would be very unfortunate if you found out after purchasing the glider that you can only tolerate 2 hours in the ship. That being said, you can't go wrong with the DG in this department. It is extremely comfortable. You may want to get some feedback from other Libelle drivers w.r.t to flying comfort.
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Old April 13th 18, 07:16 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Senna Van den Bosch
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Default DG-100 vs Std Libelle - opinions wanted

Op vrijdag 13 april 2018 19:06:33 UTC+2 schreef Dirk_PW:
One item that wasn't brought up explicitly, but can't be ignored, is 'comfort'. Most people who buy their own glider have some aspirations to fly XC and/or fly for long durations (e.g. 4+ hours). It would be very unfortunate if you found out after purchasing the glider that you can only tolerate 2 hours in the ship. That being said, you can't go wrong with the DG in this department. It is extremely comfortable. You may want to get some feedback from other Libelle drivers w.r.t to flying comfort.


Well, I currently bought a DG-100 and after testing it, it's actually very comfortable for me. I'm hoping to do long flights in it
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Old April 13th 18, 09:35 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Michael Opitz
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Default DG-100 vs Std Libelle - opinions wanted

At 18:16 13 April 2018, Senna Van den Bosch wrote:
Op vrijdag 13 april 2018 19:06:33 UTC+2 schreef Dirk_PW:
One item that wasn't brought up explicitly, but can't be ignored, is

'com=
fort'. Most people who buy their own glider have some aspirations to

fly
X=
C and/or fly for long durations (e.g. 4+ hours). It would be very
unfortun=
ate if you found out after purchasing the glider that you can only
tolerate=
2 hours in the ship. That being said, you can't go wrong with the DG

in
t=
his department. It is extremely comfortable. You may want to get

some
feed=
back from other Libelle drivers w.r.t to flying comfort.

Well, I currently bought a DG-100 and after testing it, it's actually

very
=
comfortable for me. I'm hoping to do long flights in it


Oh yes, and wear dark shoes and socks, or you will get bright
reflections bothering your vision on the inside of the canopy. A little
price to pay for such a nice view..

RO

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Old April 15th 18, 11:50 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Senna Van den Bosch
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Default DG-100 vs Std Libelle - opinions wanted

Op vrijdag 13 april 2018 22:45:07 UTC+2 schreef Michael Opitz:
At 18:16 13 April 2018, Senna Van den Bosch wrote:
Op vrijdag 13 april 2018 19:06:33 UTC+2 schreef Dirk_PW:
One item that wasn't brought up explicitly, but can't be ignored, is

'com=
fort'. Most people who buy their own glider have some aspirations to

fly
X=
C and/or fly for long durations (e.g. 4+ hours). It would be very
unfortun=
ate if you found out after purchasing the glider that you can only
tolerate=
2 hours in the ship. That being said, you can't go wrong with the DG

in
t=
his department. It is extremely comfortable. You may want to get

some
feed=
back from other Libelle drivers w.r.t to flying comfort.

Well, I currently bought a DG-100 and after testing it, it's actually

very
=
comfortable for me. I'm hoping to do long flights in it


Oh yes, and wear dark shoes and socks, or you will get bright
reflections bothering your vision on the inside of the canopy. A little
price to pay for such a nice view..

RO


I usually wear dark blue and in most gliders, I get slightly cold feet even with two pairs of socks, another reason I chose the DG
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Old April 15th 18, 05:25 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Dan Marotta
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Default DG-100 vs Std Libelle - opinions wanted

These are not very elegant looking, but they keep our feet warm at
sub-zero temperatures for hours while flying wave.Â* I wear them over
tennis shoes and regular socks.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

On 4/15/2018 4:50 AM, Senna Van den Bosch wrote:
Op vrijdag 13 april 2018 22:45:07 UTC+2 schreef Michael Opitz:
At 18:16 13 April 2018, Senna Van den Bosch wrote:
Op vrijdag 13 april 2018 19:06:33 UTC+2 schreef Dirk_PW:
One item that wasn't brought up explicitly, but can't be ignored, is
'com=
fort'. Most people who buy their own glider have some aspirations to

fly
X=
C and/or fly for long durations (e.g. 4+ hours). It would be very
unfortun=
ate if you found out after purchasing the glider that you can only
tolerate=
2 hours in the ship. That being said, you can't go wrong with the DG

in
t=
his department. It is extremely comfortable. You may want to get

some
feed=
back from other Libelle drivers w.r.t to flying comfort.

Well, I currently bought a DG-100 and after testing it, it's actually

very
=
comfortable for me. I'm hoping to do long flights in it

Oh yes, and wear dark shoes and socks, or you will get bright
reflections bothering your vision on the inside of the canopy. A little
price to pay for such a nice view..

RO

I usually wear dark blue and in most gliders, I get slightly cold feet even with two pairs of socks, another reason I chose the DG


--
Dan, 5J
  #26  
Old April 15th 18, 09:46 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Michael Opitz
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Default DG-100 vs Std Libelle - opinions wanted

At 16:25 15 April 2018, Dan Marotta wrote:
These are not very elegant looking, but they keep our feet warm at
sub-zero temperatures for hours while flying wave.Â* I wear them over
tennis shoes and regular socks.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=oh_aui_detail

page_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



Spray paint them black for a DG....

https://www.amazon.com/Tulip-Fabric-Spray-Paint-4oz-
Black/dp/B003PJB9O4

RO

  #27  
Old April 15th 18, 11:44 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default DG-100 vs Std Libelle - opinions wanted

Just can't let this go by. Our 201 Libelle was my first glass experience. I flew it for many years, including numerous XC and contest flights and for up to 8 hrs. Was always very comfortable, even with a bulky Navy surplus chute. I'm thin, but also 6'3". Ours had the tall canopy. I could not get in it with a short canopy.

Anyone shopping for a glider should do the research, yes, but that includes getting in the cockpits yourself.

Chip Bearden
 




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