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huronflyer
Joined: 03 Aug 2007
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 Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 6:19 pm Post subject: Decisions decisions |
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Hum,
Short wing, long wing...
Single place, two place...
2 stroke, 4 stroke/turbo...
My plane has 36' wings, weighs 240 lbs and gets kicked in turbulence,
but can be fun.
Just thinking about abandoning my little joy to join your world, because
Kolb offers folding wings and more power.
I feel I need floats for the rugged terrain I have moved to and the Kolb
can do both tose things better.
What is the glide ratio like in the traditional FS II or Twinstar, with
standard length wings? I am thinking I should accept a few extra bumps
and slow roll for a few extra minutes of descent.
The guys with the snappy performance had me leaning that way, until I
looked out the window.
As for engine choice, I guess that is a personal value judgment.
Reliability is number one here. Back when I had some farm fields it was
not unimportant just not as imperative.
Several people on this list have been very helpful as I bite into this
possible shift in plane.
drh
CYEL
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jb92563
Joined: 23 Mar 2007
Posts: 314
Location: Southern California
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| Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:53 am Post subject: Re: Decisions decisions |
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Just to help you out Dave, you could mention that your area of operation is 40% lakes, 50% pine forrests and 10% roads, pastures or small open fields here and there.
A BRS might be a good idea also
You should post that pic you sent me of your area....beautifull!
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