Sparrowhawk handling

Is the Sparrowhawk handling suitable for a low time glider pilot who flies infrequently? How is pitch and roll sensitivity compared to say, a Discus B? One of our club members seems to have a big problem staying in position on tow. He does just OK in a K21. I need to know how to help him or conversely, suggest he do something else. I have 1-26 , 1-34, LS4, ASW20, ASW 27, DG808, and Discus CS experience.

Thanks in Advance

Hartley Falbaum CFIG, USA

On Friday, August 7, 2015 at 10:12:10 AM UTC-4, Hartley Falbaum wrote:
Is the Sparrowhawk handling suitable for a low time glider pilot who flies infrequently? ... One of our club members seems to have a big problem staying in position on tow.

As a low time glider pilot (250 hours) I need to fly 2-3 times a week in Spring to regain my skill level from the previous season, and then I need to fly weekly to maintain those skills.

On Friday, August 7, 2015 at 10:12:10 AM UTC-4, Hartley Falbaum wrote:
Is the Sparrowhawk handling suitable for a low time glider pilot who flies infrequently? How is pitch and roll sensitivity compared to say, a Discus B? One of our club members seems to have a big problem staying in position on tow. He does just OK in a K21. I need to know how to help him or conversely, suggest he do something else. I have 1-26 , 1-34, LS4, ASW20, ASW 27, DG808, and Discus CS experience.

Thanks in Advance

Hartley Falbaum CFIG, USA

As light as it is, I would expect low polar moments and very quick response..
I seems to me that he should build some more experience ti increase his safety margins.
I suspect I am confirming waht you already think.
UH

quick?

think about a turn and you are in it. then you think "did i even move the stick?"

What if you think about a beer?

Boggs

On Friday, August 7, 2015 at 10:12:10 AM UTC-4, Hartley Falbaum wrote:
Is the Sparrowhawk handling suitable for a low time glider pilot who flies infrequently? How is pitch and roll sensitivity compared to say, a Discus B? One of our club members seems to have a big problem staying in position on tow. He does just OK in a K21. I need to know how to help him or conversely, suggest he do something else. I have 1-26 , 1-34, LS4, ASW20, ASW 27, DG808, and Discus CS experience.

Thanks in Advance

Hartley Falbaum CFIG, USA

Thanks All;
Big help--needed backup.

On Friday, August 7, 2015 at 4:37:30 PM UTC-5, Waveguru wrote:
What if you think about a beer?

Boggs

It would be heading towards the bar!

Steve

On Friday, August 7, 2015 at 4:09:08 PM UTC-7, Steve Leonard wrote:
On Friday, August 7, 2015 at 4:37:30 PM UTC-5, Waveguru wrote:
What if you think about a beer?

Boggs

It would be heading towards the bar!

Steve

The Sparrowhawk is easy to fly.
I seem to remember the stick requiring more movement in one axis than the other, as in you'd expect to move one more and the other less, but it still had good feel.
The tiny rudder is very effective, like no other glider I've flown. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised in the first few seconds.
Jim

What UH says has merit.

I have a Pipistrel Sinus in addition to my LAK-17a and I'm currently
flying an ASH-30 mi with its owner at Minden. Neither the LAK nor the
ASH give me the slightest problems in takeoff, flight, or landing while
the Pipistrel gives me fits. It's wonderfully easy to fly but so light
on the controls that, in the gusty environment of Moriarty, landings are
quite a challenge for me.

On 8/7/2015 11:24 AM, wrote:
On Friday, August 7, 2015 at 10:12:10 AM UTC-4, Hartley Falbaum wrote:
Is the Sparrowhawk handling suitable for a low time glider pilot who flies infrequently? How is pitch and roll sensitivity compared to say, a Discus B? One of our club members seems to have a big problem staying in position on tow. He does just OK in a K21. I need to know how to help him or conversely, suggest he do something else. I have 1-26 , 1-34, LS4, ASW20, ASW 27, DG808, and Discus CS experience.

Thanks in Advance

Hartley Falbaum CFIG, USA
As light as it is, I would expect low polar moments and very quick response.
I seems to me that he should build some more experience ti increase his safety margins.
I suspect I am confirming waht you already think.
UH

--
Dan Marotta

Surprised no one mentioned this, and as a CFIG you should know this, no aircraft is suitable for an infrequent flyer. The only way to stay safe for you and our fellow pilots is to fly. Flying is something you should do much or not do at all. The stats have proved this over 100 years of aviation.

On Friday, August 7, 2015 at 7:12:10 AM UTC-7, Hartley Falbaum wrote:
Is the Sparrowhawk handling suitable for a low time glider pilot who flies infrequently? How is pitch and roll sensitivity compared to say, a Discus B? One of our club members seems to have a big problem staying in position on tow. He does just OK in a K21. I need to know how to help him or conversely, suggest he do something else. I have 1-26 , 1-34, LS4, ASW20, ASW 27, DG808, and Discus CS experience.

Thanks in Advance

Hartley Falbaum CFIG, USA