Steven Pearson <<Steve>>
writes:

We are getting closer to something better for teaching. I have a
much improved Alpha 235 to replace the 210. In the latest configuration it’s
just a hoot—I flew it mid-day in strong conditions and it’s so benign but so
capable. There isn’t a glider we make that can compete in climb or slow
flight--like the best of a Condor 330 and a Falcon 170.

That combined with the ‘Stand-up EZ-flyer’ that Matt and Phil have been
developing (a quad with 2 turn-around pulleys, an Alpha on fixed gear with a
super tall control bar and tail) makes training pretty much easy enough to teach
bags of sand. The difference between an Alpha 235 and a Falcon is as much or
more of the difference between a Falcon and Sport 3.