Competition grade 2 meter

[Rayven]

I'm looking for a competition-grade 2m for contest work this summer. I usually fly DLG, but most local contests are winch and hi-start launch 2m and larger. So far on list: Atlanta Hobby's Highlight Mega 2 Meter and North East Sailplane's Renny and/or Omega. Any others I should consider?

[davidleitch]

Organic 2 Metre from Kennedy Composites Its more expensive than the others you mention but well worth the money (at least I think so).

If you are allowed to fly bigger you could look at the 2.5 m organic or one of the many 3 metre ships.

[flybaby2000]

a sky affairs first+ even though you are in americia the guys there are really great to deal with and im sure they will do you a good deal on shipping too or point you in way to a local supplier...

heres the link

http://homepage.powerup.com.au/~aiklos/first.htm

they look nice , and if you are not into the whole bare wood look , monokote does a great job.

cheers
doug

[kkw]

I have a First + and it would fit the bill. The Organic would be my #1 choice for your style of contest. In Australia, we are restricted to 2 function, typically rudder/elevator, in our 2m comps. I fly the First in our comps. I also sell the Blejzyk range. In the USa, you will find almost the same planes, from Art Hobby.

kkw
http://www.users.bigpond.com/kkw1

[lenrev]

Searcher by Mark Kummerrow. Can be had in 2-meter, 90', or 100".

[bwanajim]

Image 2M from http://www.mapleleafdesign.com

[davidleitch]

Rayven

Tell us a bit more about your competitions. Do you need fast, high stress winch launches? How important are landing points? Is it often windy?

[Rayven]

Rayven

Tell us a bit more about your competitions. Do you need fast, high stress winch launches? How important are landing points? Is it often windy?

Yes on all counts....though I'm a sucker for a built-up/see-through wing (which I know may compromise the necessary qualities). Is the Organic tough enough for winch launches...and is the MH-32 airfoil a good penetrator?

[stephen.s1]

Yes to your 2 questions.

[kkw]

We launch our First's on the winch all the time here. They get monster launches, and almost the same height as Open class models. In the Millennium Cup competition (for 2m span gliders) the gliders are launched by one or two man hand tow. Never seen one even come close to folding the wings.
I would imagine the Organics are safe to winch launch, and know of several pilots in the USA who do so on a regular basis.

kkw
http://www.hsl.org.au

[Rayven]

kkw:

How does the hand tow work? Whats the difference between two man and one man? Haven't seen it done here in US but sounds interesting.

[kkw]

Rayven
if you go to the Club website and look under 'articles' you will find one on Handtowing for biginners.

kkw
http://www.hsl.org.au