Hi: Bill
Saw your last post and that is what I was afraid it might end up being. I was thinking 15 to 20 mph. I get the part about " I'll make it work ", I'm that way myself. But as time and planes have come and gone I have realized to say pass easier now. If you want to have fun thermaling and enjoy a good plane take the others advice and bight the bullet. If you want to get a idea of what your up aginst get in your car and drive down a road at 20 mph for 15 or 20 seconds and see how far you have gone. Now think of that plane trying to stay with a thermal for that time and distance. [X(] Flying sailplanes is really rewarding and you will probably find it relaxing as long as you don't have to fight a plane. Good Luck!