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    JDT MiniMax Closing Its Doors

    That's weird, the "D" of JDT is young ... may not be in the country, though.
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    New gliders are not exactly lite are they ?

    Why do you want light? Light is good only for climbing (min sink). Heavy is good for maximum L/D at higher speeds and penetrating wind. Sailplanes don't carry water ballast for no reason.
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    Aspect Ratio/Chord/Span vs Section Depth

    The RVs are built vertically with a plumb between the spars. Seems to work well for them.
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    Engine vs pliot placement relative to neutral pt

    I hate to disagree with another AE with test experience (sorry, Gordon), but inertia about the vertical axis is critical in spins. The Pitts airplanes spin very well (per design) and also come out well, too (also per design). But there are also several documented cases of people offsetting...
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