Now I think about it I do not think I have flown any symmetrical aileron S2s. Does it make that much difference? It certainly does not on an S1 where I remember being very disappointed many years ago when I tried one against my friese aileron S1e. A bit better only I thought.

Either way I am sure that an Eagle would have no substantial difficulty with the present Advanced sequence which is a great deal easier than such sequences were 20 years ago when friese S1s and S2s were the norm.

I thought that the common wisdom in the BAeA was that sequences were harder now than 20 yrs ago, mainly due to improvements in aircraft capability.
Maybe you can fly the advanced sequence in an Eagle, but I suspect it would be easier, look better and importantly score better if it was flown in a CAP, Extra etc.
I'm really looking for a PFA two seater that can do well in Advanced, rather than just ' have no substantial difficulty'.
ZA

I have heard people say the sequences are harder now but I am not sure that anyone has really looked at older sequences. The figures are somewhat different and the combination of figures tended not to require as much power.

I have the Advanced known for 1984 and it is 17 figures and includes negative flicks on inverted diving 45 line and full vertical roll with stall turn ; about half the sequence is inverted and there are pushes to vertical halfs and a push into a tail-slide. Far harder than the 2007 Advanced Q programme.

However, whilst I think an Eagle would not struggle at Advanced and a Cap 10 would, (the Tiger Club will not let their Cap 10c fly Advanced and for their club competition this year used last year's intermediate because they deemed this year's intermediate too stressful for the Cap), you're certainly right that an Extra would be easier and for a given level of skill would score better.

Problem is there is no PFA two seater which matches your requirements.

Hence my question about the Giles 202

ZA

You may find it possible to get an EASA permit for a 202. We have found them very helpful with our machine but that is the only way I can think of that would allow flying a 202 in England. Worth asking them I think.