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Old 11-09-2018 | 06:38 PM
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I wouldn't bother if I were you. The main reason why weight is added to sailplanes is that it does help with penetration. What this means is that the sailplane is able to travel farther out while searching for lift in windy conditions. For your application, there would be no benifit.