Weren't they a knock off of a Ventus? I remember reading somewhere that they just took the moulds directly from a Ventus I also remember reading in RAS that there were issues with spar failures. If that's true, it's no surprise the company folded
> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:aus-soaring- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kittel, Stephen W (ETSA) > Sent: Wednesday, 8 March 2006 11:09 AM > To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. > Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] Genesis > > > Yes, Genesis is a flying wing, but I had a vague idea they might have > been available as kits (as well as factory produced). But I didn't think > any came into Australia. > > At least a couple of the American Spirit/Falcons (not sure which) were > impported into Australia. None of them finished as far as I know. One > here in SA progresses slowly, so will probably fly one day. One > uncompleted project was for sale in Qld (I think) a couple of years ago. > The original US company folded, which makes assistance somewhat moot. A > few flew in the US. > > Like many glider ideas from the US (as distinct from their power > planes), I think both the Genesis and the American Spirit/Falcons didn't > quite live up to expectations. > > Regards > SWK > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tom Gilbert > > > Think it was an American Spirit or American Falcon. Genesis ws a flying > wing design and not kitbuilt. > > Tom > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > > > Does anybody know what happened to the import kit sailplane Genesis > that > > was written about in A.G. years back? How did it fly? > > It would have been nice to read the final part of that story. > > > > Grant Harper > > ********************************************************************** > This email and any file attachments are confidential and > intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom > they are addressed. > If you have received this email in error please tell us immediately > by return email and delete the document. > The information in this email expresses the opinion of the author > and does not necessarily represent the views of ETSA Utilities. > ********************************************************************** > > _______________________________________________ > Aus-soaring mailing list > Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net > To check or change subscription details, visit: > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
