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Pipistrel Apis/Bee

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Jon

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Aug 14, 2022, 5:37:08 PM8/14/22
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Does anyone have any experience with these gliders? I've seen some YouTube reviews on them. For a self-launching glider with a 40:1 ratio, it doesn't seem that bad with the 15m wings.

How would this be for achieving badges? Competitions?

Are there any specific things with this to be on the lookout for?

Tony

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Aug 14, 2022, 10:43:28 PM8/14/22
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I flew a pure Apis with short wings (13? 13.5?) at Sports Class Nationals in 2014. you're not going to get 40:1 out of that one but probably mid 30's. Definitely good enough for badge work and regional or national sports class competition. It probably is really close to a Libelle in all around performance. I don't remember too many quirks. Rigging was a two pin system same as the Silent 2. I don't remember if the controls had auto hookups. It was a pretty easy to fly glider.

kinsell

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Aug 15, 2022, 12:14:04 AM8/15/22
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With the motor up on the mast, this is a first generation motorglider.
Expect more noise and vibration-related engine maintenance problems for
this, compared to more modern designs.

-Dave

Deane Williams

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Aug 27, 2022, 6:34:01 PM8/27/22
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Dave,
I have lots of experience with the Apis. Please contact me directly.

Deane Williams

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Aug 27, 2022, 6:37:02 PM8/27/22
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Correction: To Jon, not Dave.

Jon

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Dec 18, 2022, 12:40:33 PM12/18/22
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On Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 3:34:01 PM UTC-7, pyroar...@gmail.com wrote:
> Dave,
> I have lots of experience with the Apis. Please contact me directly.
Hi there, I'm finally getting back to this thread a few months later. What's the best way to contact you?
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