Why should I consider a Silent Club since the Silent 2 and Silent 2 TARGA have a much better glide ratio?
The 12.0m Silent Club wing has delightful handling, excellent climb performance, very acceptable glide performance, docile stall, and is cost effective due to the fiberglass construction and relatively simple planform shape. We know of many Silent owners that would still select the 12.0m wing today because it meets both their flying needs and budget. The biggest advantage of the 13.0m Silent 2 and 13.3m Silent 2 TARGA wings is a substantial increase in glide ratio allowing for excellent cross-country performance. Saying that one is “better” than the other does not apply to all pilots equally. Compare and weigh the qualities that you consider important.
Related Questions
- The published empty weight of the self-launch Silent Club is 175 kg (386 lbs). I assume that this is without options such as the tip-up canopy and steerable tailwheel?
- What are the structural differences between the longer wings of the Silent 2 TARGA and the 12.0m wing of the Silent Club?
- Why should I consider a Silent Club since the Silent 2 and Silent 2 TARGA have a much better glide ratio?
