On Jun 28, 5:25=A0pm, DRN <d...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> On Jun 28, 7:53 pm, Clark <c...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
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> > Certificated PP taking my first glider ride tomorrow. Not ready to go
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ver to
> > the unpowered side but glider curious enough to take a lesson.
>
> > Supposed to take 3 or so rides in a 2-33. If I was prepping for a ride
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in an
> > unfam aircraft I'd make a list of V speeds and pay attention to
anythin=
g new.
> > About all I've done for the glider ride is peruse the FAA glider
handbo=
ok.
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> > What should I know about the 2-33?
>
> > --
> > ---
> > there should be a "sig" here
>
> That you are taking a ride in a vintage beast,
> not a bad trainer for aircraft built several
> decades past, but not representative of
> anything resembling a modern glider...
>
> Enjoy it, but don't be put off gliding
> because of the experience !
>
> Best Regards, Dave
Yes well said Dave. I still remember the short XC ride in a Duo Discus
that lit up my interest in this s****t. Second ever ride in a glider
(15+ years apart) and we thermalled over some local hills for an hour
or so, then pulled up a turnoint on the computer across the other side
of the valley to make it a final glide around a turnpoint, cranked up
the Mc and went for it - a great into to the concepts of XC flying and
seeing what a Duo could do. I consider a DG-1000S, Duo or similar is
the ideal first flight glider and try to take people up in those class
of gliders so they see what can be done. My 6 year old's son's first
glider flight was with me in a Duo.
As for worrying about a 2-33 flight, a lot depends on what you fly
now. If you are into light wing loading tail draggers you'll probably
feel more at home. Transitioning from a Cessna et al (=3D handling
aspects of a truck) will require a little more focus on less hand
fisted input and more finger tip (and coordinated light feet) controls
input.
Again remember the high performance gliders that most if us cut up the
sky with, and fly long distances cross country, are Ferrari's
compared to the VW Beatle you'll be flying. If you are really
interested in what can be done look up somewhere that can take you for
a fly in a DG-505, DG-1000S, Duo Discus or similar.
Darryl
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