Osprey photos (taken at Rivar Hill/Shalbourne)
And some background info from D
My understanding of the Osprey's heritage is that:
- the original Osprey was based on a Dart 15 fuselage with new wings designed and built by Keith Chard;
- the aircraft was subsequently modified by Colin Street (I think) to become the Osprey II;
- I based it at Old Sarum (Dorset GC) and then Rivar Hill (Shalbourne) but visited many other gliding clubs (sometimes planned visits, sometimes not...);
- The glider had similar performance and handling to the Dart 15 - including the stalling characteristics;
- I liked it a lot - it got me my Gold badge and Diamond goal;