1000K in a 1-26 Attempt

On 5/10/2016 1:46 PM, wrote:
Congrats, totally awesome flying. What I'm wondering is the market value
of 1-26s up now that they are 1,000 kilometer capable gliders...


Heh.

While I wouldn't bet my retirement money on it, were there a way to quantify
the number of presently-(or, imminently-about-to-be-)XC-capable soaring
pilots, the quantity of those who (say) in the next year come to believe - as
a result of Daniel's flight - that you CAN fly XC in something having less
than 40:1 L/D, vs. those who continue to rationalize that reality away
"somehow", I'd be tempted to wager an Andrew Jackson on this flight serving
more to solidify pre-existing beliefs than "properly open" eyes!

Having done a paltry 48 miles in a 1-26 and under 10X than in 1st-generation
15-meter glass, you can put (keep, actually) me in the class who believe it's
the pilot, not the L/D that's more important to XC miles.

As for Daniel's accomplishment, consider me thoroughly impressed with every
aspect of it!!!

Bob W.

The assault on 1500k in a TG-2 is next. But seriously, all of us who grew up on the Schweizer 2-33, 1-26 aircraft truly appreciate and enjoy this accomplishment.
Congratulations Daniel.

Daniels,

My hearty congratulations from California... Walt Rogers "WX"

Your synopsis demonstrates the "complete package" of record and contest flying. Planning, weather forecasts, logistics, mental preparation and metering psychological energy. Great Job!

Walt Rogers WX

Yes, way to go Daniel! Great accomplishment. Perseverance does pay off!

Interesting side discussion about the merits of flying a 1-26 compared to glass. Not wanting to hijack the thread but---- I started out in Hangliders then Power, then sailplanes. I did my first badge work in our clubs 1-26D 454,then the L-13, I did thur gold distance in the 1-26. What made me move up in performance was not more enjoyment but the fact that I wanted to fly and compete with my Buddies and they all had higher performance. I just couldn't get that rush of pulling up into a thermal below them knowing I caught them, in a 1-26. Sure I could beat them with the handicap at the end of the day, but I didn't get to fly WITH them most of the flight. By the way my first contest completion was in a 1-26. It was a 156 mile triangle and took me almost 6 hours to complete

CH Ventus B