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ASW-12 Proto Question
Flying the 12 was never a problem. It is very docile,much like the AS-
W17. It did give me "aileron elbow" due to the large, powerful ailerons. It was easy to fling about like a 15m ship but you paid for it. I asked Wil Schuemann how he dealt with the issue and he said "don't turn". Wisdom. I have never been more "awake" than when landing the 12. Holding a rudder-stalled, nose-high slip down through the flair was nerve wracking. The only thing worse was not doing so. I appreciate the design philosophy of all-out performance that inspired a passionate young designer to build such a machine. The Concordia with its leading edge technology and design, its balsa core and planked fuselage is very reminiscent of the 12. |
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ASW-12 Proto Question
I've done quite a few no-spoiler spot landings in my ASW-15B and have
always sort of wondered how the experience would compare to attempting the same thing in a 12. I've always had a soft spot for the 12 and occasionally dream of buying S/N 12015 if she ever comes up for sale. By the way, has anyone else noticed that in "The Sunship Game" Wally Scott's 12 seems to be one of the few gliders that DOESN'T get banged up at least a little bit? |
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ASW-12 Proto Question
FYI:
The type certificate and the Data Plate both cite the model as AS W-12 not ASW 12 or AS-W 12 The trailer Bob had is identical (Except for the doors and the antenna rigging on the JR trailer) to mine which is pretty much stock as it was built. Rick Paquette AS W12 SN 12002 |
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