So am I Dave, they are very nice, and well built, but a bit narrow for broad shoulders, ( not female shoulders , but wider than most). regards JR ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Shorter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." <aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net> Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 9:11 AM Subject: Re: Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider wanted to $20 k
> I disagree. Hornet, Mosquito, and Club Libelle are all very roomy and > comfortable (I'm 6'2" or 188cm). Standard Libelle maybe a squeeze. > > Glasfluegel machines were also very sound designs, and very advanced for > their time - and self connect, no L'hotellier fittings. I'm a fan of > Glasfluegel. > > Dave > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "JR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." > <aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net> > Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 9:12 PM > Subject: Re: Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider wanted to $20 k > > > > Go for the astir or cirrus, most of the glasflugel machines are narrow in > > the fuse, beautiful sailplanes though. > > JR > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net> > > Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 6:40 PM > > Subject: RE: Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider wanted to $20 k > > > > > >> > >> Thank you all for the advice. So what I'm looking at is a "standard" > >> glass > > glider. I'm 6ft (183 cm) > >> with fairly wide shoulders so I want to fit in ok too. > >> > >> Could anyone who knows of actual gliders for sale like this please let me > > know about them? > >> > >> Thanks, > >> > >> Greg. > >> > >> > >> ------- Original Message ------- > >> >From : Ashley Boyle[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> Sent : 4/13/2007 5:09:18 PM > >> To : aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net > >> Cc : > >> Subject : RE: Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider wanted to $20 k > >> > >> > >> Hi Greg. > >> > >> For $20,000 i would recommend something like a standard cirrus. Cirrus's > >> perform well and are still very competitive in competition flying. They > >> have a very good handicap. I wouldn't rule out an Astir CS/77 > >> either.Just my thoughts > >> > >> Ashley Boyle (1/3 owner of cirrus GZU :-) ) > >> > >> > >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> > I'm looking for a glider & trailer for up to $20,000. > >> > Please let me know if you know of any for sale. > >> > I have low hours and would also appreciate advice on > >> > what would be suitable. > >> > > >> > Thanks, > >> > > >> > Greg. > >> > > >> > _______________________________________________ > >> > 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 > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> 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 > > > > > > E-mail message checked by PC Tools Spyware Doctor (5.0.0.179) > Database version: 5.07080 > http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/ > _______________________________________________ > 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