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Old December 13th 03, 01:08 PM
Marc Teugels
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I had one for 2 years

+Flies well
+clims well if no water
+goes fast if loadd

-weaker climb rate with water compared to others
-lack of comfort,narrow fuselage
-difficult takeoff on tail/crosswind
-difficult to sell
-difficult to work on instruments

"Flyhighdave" wrote in message
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I'm a novice glider pilot thinking of a Speed Astir II B. Any thoughts on

this
aircraft?
Thanks!
David



 




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