Dave Anderson or others,
Does the Mini U2 refer to the long wings and is that what you are building.
I am curious for your thoughts on building the long wing version (if you
are) and using it as a motor glider. I own a Standard class glider and
haven't seen much of the Europa glider stats (other than the 27 to 1 glide
ratio) but if the intent is to soar, there are many hinderances and
compromises, i.e., the big ol' prop sticking out there and the maneuvering
of those long wings on the ground in tight places. I certainly enjoy
soaring and would like to hear positives of the long wings. I believe that
high altitude flight would be augmented with the long wings assuming a
turbo'ed engine. I have seen some recent postings regarding the L/D of the
Europa not really being the 17 to 1 suggested in the Europa stats. How do
you see all this.
Thanks,
Bill
A164
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