Hi Guys,

I'm a glider guider looking at getting into precision flying.

I appreciate all the info in this thread, thanks!

I have to say I can't agree about the volume argument for F3A cost though. Our competition gliders are made in 10's not hundreds. They are fully moulded out of alloy molds and use the most expensive carbon etc etc for absolute minimum weight. They cost about half what an F3A airframe costs and there's more airframe at 3.5-3.8m span too.

It does look like 'F3A' means 'Double the price'.

I'll start with a smaller airframe and decide on a larger one when i have enough experience to know where I'm going and what I need to get there.

Love the way these planes fly - they are so graceful

Go Great!

Ken.