The wing needs to be stronger, the tail should extend above and below the
boom and the boom itself needs to be stronger.
By the way, Xterm is short for the Xterminator from Polecat.
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Klissner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Dave Seay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2001 1:10 PM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] DLG Opinions
> Dave Seay wrote:
> >
> > With more and more HLG's being re-released as DLG's, the process of
choosing
> > one gets more difficult all the time. I am currently flying a Xterm and
it
> > is a gem! The problem is that my back is giving me a lot of problems
again
> > and I expect such episodes to more frequent as time goes on. I want to
get
> > a DLG (and will probably sell my Xterm) but am not sure which.
> >
> > The 'reasonable' field is currently...
> >
> > Sidewinder, $249, 2 ch
> > Raptor, $325, 2ch
> > Focus, $300, 4 ch
> > Logic, $330, 4 ch
> > Psykologic, $349, 4ch
> > Texas Twister, $275, 4ch
> >
> > and changes each day!
> >
> > So, the prices are about the same so how do you choose? Do you go by
wing
> > loading? Is 4 ch superior to 2 in HL?
> >
> > Opinions and recommendations on how to choose?
>
>
> Okay, two comments... (one is a question):
>
> (1) What modifications are required to make one a 'DLG'?
>
> (2) xterm is a type of 'X11 Windows Terminal' people on
> UNIX systems use every day. If you are a UNIX
> user, it is very odd to you to see an HLG glider named that.
>
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