Re: Briegleb 12B - Opinions?

"Tim Mara" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> unfortunately, I'm afraid that most potential buyers for BG12's or similar
> typically "cheap" gliders are there because they are new to gliding and
> looking for a cheap glider...

Well, <blush>, that's me.

> and most pilots who would have the experience
> and enough knowledge to reasonably safely fly one also have enough
> experience and knowledge to know they no long[er] want to fly one....

Seems several people have had nice things to say about these little wooden
puppies in RAS over the years. Is there anything in particular that would
make this the case, aside from performance?

> ... nor would I like to see anyone without a lot of experience and skill
> flying these types today....

Is this because of the handling/performance characteristics or because of a
fear of sub-standard construction techniques/materials?

> are all experimental, and are all homebuilt, without any requirement to
use
> aircraft grade material or hardware, without the requirement to have to
> inspections completed by A&I's, usually built by armatures as their first
> and only attempt at building an airplane, and of course have no FAA
support
> through the issuance of AD's...

This, of course, is true of any homebuilt aircraft. I guess anyone who buys
instead of building runs a certian risk. The one I'm looking at was built in
1963 which makes it only a slight bit younger than me. If it's in no better
shape than I am...

On the other hand, some of these were built from kits produced by Gus
Briegleb, some from plans. Is there anyway to reliably determine the
heritage of a particular experimental aircraft?

> failures..but on the other hand, I think a BG12 or a Monerai would make a
> terrific Wind Tee at a local gliderport!
> tim

Maybe a windsock from Sporty's would be a better investment. Anyone else
have any insight?

JJ? John? Bob? Ventus4? You guys have things to say about almost everything.

I am looking for a "cheap" plane. For starters, at least. Like everything
else I get involved with, whatever I get will likely end up costing me a
Citation at some point. (No, I can't afford one.)

Thanks, group.

Curt
East Texas, USA