Lak-20

Bob Kuykendal wrote:

> Francisco, will you be starting a Wiki article on the LAK-20?

I'd rather someone with first-hand knowledge did it. I do plan to start =
articles for the LAK-12 and LAK-17a.


> I for one appreciate the work you've done on several of the =
soaring-related Wiki topics

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I enjoy the Wikipedia and its =
intriguing assumption that people can be expected to do quite well =
without overview or "coordination". It's a pity EASA and such cannot be =
persuaded of this point of view...

Regards,

They have done something.....it retracts.

At 22:54 19 January 2007, Tim Hanke wrote:
>LAK has got to do something about the gear... it sure
>takes away from
>the beautiful lines of the sailplane.
>
>
>

On Sat, 20 Jan 2007 02:10:22 GMT, Eric Greenwell
<flyguy26e@to> wrote:



>Ooo! Go for the ASH 30 - even newer than the LAK! And I love the landing
>gear.

The design is certainly unique. Given the position of the main wheel,
I wonder what the load on the tailwheel is...


Bye
Andreas

GK wrote:

> ...and your biggest accomplishment is 2-33?!

It would be interesting to know how many World Champions began gliding
in the 2-33, as opposed to the ASK21 for example.


Jack

Jack wrote:
> GK wrote:
>
> > ...and your biggest accomplishment is 2-33?!
>
> It would be interesting to know how many World Champions began gliding
> in the 2-33, as opposed to the ASK21 for example.
>
>
> Jack

I think that you might not like the answer.....

Jacek
Washington State

jacekkobiesa@raypolandandsons.us wrote:

> Jack wrote:

>> GK wrote:
>>
>>> ...and your biggest accomplishment is 2-33?!

>> It would be interesting to know how many World Champions began gliding
>> in the 2-33, as opposed to the ASK21 for example.

>
> I think that you might not like the answer....


I have no emotional investment in either, Jacek, but I imagine both
would be represented. Do you know?

As for me, I'm still trying to get used to flying while lying down, as
opposed to the respectably upright seating of the 2-33.

But, whatever gets "...you up there,
where the air is rare up high,
we'll just glide, starry-eyed."

Ooops, sorry. I'm channeling Frank tonight.


Jack