The Libelle was my first aircraft I ever owned. So not only did I have the excitement of learning to fly but I also had the thrill of aircraft ownership. Boy was I stoked in June 1997 when I first saddled up in my own plane for the first time and took to the skies.

Through out the 97 soaring season the Libelle earned the nick name "the Mighty Libelle" because it would climb like a scalded cat. Great fun winding up the drivers of the hot new ships as you climb through them. Only to have sand kicked in your face as they leave you for dust on the glide to the next thermal!

Well that's Libelle flying for you!

I had many great flights in the Libelle totaling 65 hours. In the fall I decided I wanted to upgrade to a faster and better performing machine and so reluctantly sold my remaining share to a Jim Cooper.

Jim always comes down with a big grin on his face after flying the Libelle.