What does ‘Nearly new’ really mean? What do any of those well-worn phrases in the classified ads mean? Here’s a handy guide to help translate fact from fiction ;).
‘About 50 hours’
At least 200 hours
‘Fair condition’
About 10 years old
‘Mint’
Porous
‘Less than eight hours’
Scared the hell out of me
‘Crispy’
Been in the loft for three years
‘Immaculate’
I cleaned most of the dirt off with bleach
‘Includes glider check certificate’
I’ve been busy in Photoshop
‘Reluctant sale’
Getting married
‘Ideal first wing’
Old, ragged out and won’t go up
‘This is an XC machine’
Old, ragged out and porous
‘Awesome handling’
Turns like an oil tanker
‘No SIV or acro’
Four weeks acro training in Organya
‘Always concertina packed’
Never concertina packed a glider in my...
