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Old August 5th 19, 09:14 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 2:02:30 PM UTC-4, WB wrote:
Lastly, having asked a number of B4 owners their opinion of the plane, I can summarize their responses as “Meh”.


Well, count me as one who would disagree with "meh". In my experience, it's a reasonable glider for progression beyond a 1-26 in a club environment and has some attraction as a multi-purpose glider for both XC and initial Aerobatics training. Having owned two LS gliders (an LS4 and an LS8) and one Schleicher (ASG-29) and having flown about 2 dozen other types, I would put it in the middle third in terms of handling and top third for comfort.. It's in the same category as a 1-34 or a 1-36 but with the added benefit of being certified for aerobatics.

If your objective is to race with the big boys, then you'll outgrow it pretty quickly. But if you want a relatively robust ship that can be tied out for much of the year and used for a mix of activities, it's a good choice.
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Old August 6th 19, 01:08 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Maybe I am mistaken, but I take the definition of “meh” as “unremarkable”. Not bad, not great. Just so-so. “In the middle third” sounds about like what B4 owners have given me as their opinion on the glider.
 




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