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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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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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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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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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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 |
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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 |
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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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