Ventus 2b vs ASW27b ..Which is the better / nicer aircraft?

Ventus c and Ventus 2 differ in wingform, airfoil, fuselage and elevator.

On Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 1:27:56 AM UTC-7, Tango Whisky wrote:
Ventus c and Ventus 2 differ in wingform, airfoil, fuselage and elevator.

And price.

But other than that...?

On 12/28/2019 1:27 AM, Tango Whisky wrote:
Ventus c and Ventus 2 differ in wingform, airfoil, fuselage and elevator.

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Dan, 5J

Originally Posted by Tango Whisky

Ventus c and Ventus 2 differ in wingform, airfoil, fuselage and elevator.

The early s/n V2bs used the same fuse and tail feathers as the Vc

Any how as regards the original post I reckon the best one between the 27 and the V2 is the one you happen to own (or end up owning) ;-)

The Ventus 2 has a much softer wing than the Ventus a/b/c and the 27. It is very nice with or without water compared to the earlier Venti.

Comparison between 27b and V2b:

I flew a Ventus 2B and an ASW 27B.

-The Ventus 2b wings are very hard, for me they are too hard to Fl without water.
-The 27 wings are softer and more flexible.

-Both have integral ballast tanks.
-Both have automatic of rudder connection.

Ventus 2b has a 4" wheel.
27b has a 5" wheel with a disc brake. (better)

The 2b climbs better than the 27b.
The 27b had a little better glide ratio, especially at higher speeds. Higher wingloading with less weight then the 2b.(500kg with 9m² to 525kg with 9,67m².

The V2b has a ballast tank in the tail.
One a very few 27bs have a ballast tank in the tail, but you can install a ballast tank in the fuselage which works a little bit like a ballast tank in the tail fr weight and balance. One of the disadvantages of the 27.

I live in Germany and own a LS6, a model. Last saison I had some nice flights in my LS6a with my friend Michael in his 27b. It was a lot of fun and the high price of the 27 is it not worth in comparison with the LS6.

TOPIC REPAINTING:
Last year we brought our LS4 to Poland for repainting. Because it is a glider of our club, we decided not to take PU. So we choose t35 as paint. Including callsigns and cockpit We paid 7,5k€ without tax.
This year we brought the 27b to Poland, we paid 10k€ without tax. Complete in white, without callsigns.

In Gemany you pay 50% more.

Kind regards,
Lukas

The Ventus 2 actually has a 5" wheel. My Ventus cm is number 107 out of 110, and it is the first Ventus with a sprung 5" wheel.

You guys are making me feel bad about my recent purchase of a Ventus Ct 🤨

Ok maybe not. It was significantly less expensive then a Ventus 2 variant.
Plus my understanding is it's roughly 90% the performance of the V2...?

Anyway I'm happy with it at my skill and experience level.
As I have never been in a contest, I am considering MAYBE entering a regional contest or sports class competition this year.

On Monday, December 30, 2019 at 6:40:11 AM UTC-8, Mike N. wrote:
You guys are making me feel bad about my recent purchase of a Ventus Ct 🤨

Ok maybe not. It was significantly less expensive then a Ventus 2 variant..
Plus my understanding is it's roughly 90% the performance of the V2...?

Anyway I'm happy with it at my skill and experience level.
As I have never been in a contest, I am considering MAYBE entering a regional contest or sports class competition this year.

This weekend I saw a Ventus C owned by a visiting pilot that had been refinished in PU at Williams. It was beautiful, looked like a new glider from the factory. I am sure that glider has as much fun as any other 15-18 meter glider. The difference between the generations is a matter of a few turns on course, for all but the very top racers. Have fun and fly safe.

Hi Tango Wisky,
the Ventus 2b has, like the Ventus 2a and all the Ventus before a 4" wheel.
Since the Ventus 2c and the Ventus 2bx there is a 5" wheel installed. (The Ventus 2bx has the same fuselage then the Discus 2b and it is newer than the V2b.)