02/19/10

I purchased this beautiful little plane in Aug. 1990, when I barely knew how to fly. With a 15-meter flapless wing she is classified as a Standard Class glider. In my 6 years of ownership I flew her some 750 hours and learnt all the basics of cross country flying. Originally with red trim, the paint was not in very good condition and I removed it to replace it with metallic Imron, notoriously difficult to spray. The results were excellent since I did this under Ron's close tutelage. Here are some pictures:

(Gallery has 5 pix).

My pride and joy. Summer, 1990.

Getting ready for a flight.

After a long flight.

Nice air to air shot.

Another nice air to air shot.

Towplane landing in the background.

This one was in the SSA Soaring Calendar. Photo by Zack.

They were taken from a helicopter by Zack.

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My pride and joy. Summer, 1990.