Janus sale?

Some people are suggesting that the club sell their second Janus.  Crazy idea – what is the point.?  What would this achieve – absolutely nothing.  I suspect that the Janus has been flown the most over the last few months – Ill be checking it out and reporting back.  It’s a great machine – very capable of extending x-country flights.  I’ve personally flown it 475km in one flight and it performed brilliantly.  Its been successfully used to introduce many to the joys of x-country flight and is half the price of other aircraft available.  I just cannot understand the motive and reason for suggesting its sale.  It is costing the club nothing – definitely not $5k as claimed.  We have spare hanger space and maintenance cost would be less than $1000 pa.  It isn’t insured – no cost there.  The club has independent income – being the envy of other clubs - no need to reduce debt. Why on earth suggest it be sold?   It can accommodate 2 people enjoying soaring and be used to pair flying and Trail flights – or what they will be called after 115.  Its is pretty good condition – no majors cost on the horizon.  So what is the motive?  Why sell anything?  If anything needs to be sold – which it doesn’t – then sell a PW5 and a basic trainer and buy another single seat glider – perhaps an ASW20.

Just please - replace the seat cushions.