As an aside from the "first solo" intent of the thread. The finest gliding machine I ever had the honour to pilot was the ASK18 (R36) operated by Four Counties Gliding Club, during my time of membership there. No plastic, no T tail, it went up on a "budgie fart" and loitered for a long time. Many happy hours spent in that particular beast. Anyone else have the pleasure ?
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Sorry to diverge, back on topic chaps.