Mike Bilyk <<mikebilyk>>
writes:

I was keen to try a Moyes even though I was quite happy with my
current glider, and I’m so glad that I did!

I feel the RX 3.5 has improved my flying by leaps and bounds. On my previous
glider, it felt as though I was always playing catch or looking up at the other
gliders on top of the stack in the start gaggles and always wishing I was up
there with them. Going on glide and getting to the next thermal lower than other
gliders was frustrating, and I felt as though I were picking a bad line and that
I was the cause. Now after flying the RX, I realize what a huge difference the
glider makes.

Flying the RX I am on top of the stack every time. The climb on this glider is
nothing short of amazing! 1/3 VG, set your bank angle and sky out! I was able to
climb with, or in most cases climb much better than other pilots in anything
from light broken weak thermals to 1000 fpm boomers.

I found the glide of the RX to be equally impressive, getting to the next
thermal with other gliders, and blazing 25km final glides with the RX made all
my previous frustrations a thing of the past. I was pleasantly surprised with
the handling of the RX 3.5.

My previous glider is 9 sq. ft. smaller than the RX 3.5 so I was expecting the
RX to be a bit stiffer in roll, and to fly like a bigger glider. However, I was
pleased to find that the RX handles quite well and in fact handles almost as
good if not just as good as my previous much smaller glider. I immediately felt
comfortable with the RX. There was little to no transition period and I felt
right at home flying the RX.

The roll is light and predictable, I love how stable the RX is in a thermal, set
the bank angle and let the glider do the work. No high siding, and very little
corrections are needed to stay in the core. The pitch is light and complements
the roll, giving the feel of a very well rounded glider for the pilot. Full VG
glides are comfortable with very little pitch pressure and plenty of roll
authority to keep the glider on heading.

I'm very happy with the RX 3.5. The overall quality of the glider and the
performance in the air is second to none