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Are you a REAL glider pilot? by Chris Davison[_3_]
Find out here... http://gotoquiz.com/E6VBs (well someone had to do it) Chris
November 28th 13 06:40 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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FS: Winter Airspeed Indicator - Model: 6 FMS 423 by [email protected]
I am changing the panel. Manufactured in 2009 Winter Airspeed Indicator - Model: 6 FMS 423 Best Offer, Please use "Reply to author" to contact me. "AK"
November 27th 13 10:39 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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FS: PCAS Zaon MRX by [email protected]
For sale Zaon MRX, best reasonable offer. Use "Reply to author" to contact me. "AK"
November 27th 13 10:36 PM
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Soaring in Baja? by Waveguru
If I set up a glider operation in Baja, Mexico, will you come down and go up with me. Boggs
November 27th 13 09:06 PM
by Steve Koerner Go to last post
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WTB LX5000/IGC by [email protected]
I would like to purchase an LX5000/IGC. If you have one gathering dust or are considering upgrading your panel I would be interested. If you have one to sell, contact me off the group. r/Jim N9XL
November 27th 13 12:02 AM
by Mark628CA Go to last post
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Glider Annual Inspection in PA? by [email protected]
Does anyone know a qualified mechanic that can do an annual for a glider in northwestern PA?
November 26th 13 10:38 PM
by JS Go to last post
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What does it mean to "sign off" on a modification to an experimental aircraft? by son_of_flubber
Let's say Joe Pilot installs a not-TSO'd six point harness in an experimental glider. He puts an entry in the log book. A month later he has the annual inspection done by an A&P. The A&P puts their "all good" sticker in the log book right under the entry for the new harness. Has the A&P thus...
November 26th 13 09:09 PM
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Seeking information about a Swift S1 in Texas by [email protected]
I have been told of a Swift S1 glider in Southern Texas that has not flown in many years and is stored in an old wooden trailer. Does any one know of this glider? Please contact me if you are willing to share any information. Rex Mayes Williams Soaring center rex at Williams soaring . com 530 473...
November 26th 13 04:20 PM
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Who's Going To Be First? by Dan Marotta
Damn... No room on my panel! http://www.sportys.com/PilotShop/product/17996?utm_source=aopa&utm_medium=emailad&utm_content=stratus&utm_campaign=ePilot
November 26th 13 05:43 AM
by Tom Kelley #711 Go to last post
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FAA to use BMI to trigger screening for Sleep Apnea by son_of_flubber
BMI (Body Mass Index) is a number calculated from your height and weight. On the logic that pilots with BMI over 40 are likely to have Sleep Apnea and therefore more likely to fall asleep when piloting, the FAA is planning to require AMEs to use BMI to trigger evaluation for sleep apnea when...
November 25th 13 02:40 PM
by Karl Kunz[_2_] Go to last post
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Glider gets eaten by cows by nimbus[_2_]
Now we know why not to land out in a field loaded with cows. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=488_1384997877
November 25th 13 12:01 PM
by GM Go to last post
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UK version? by [email protected]
This forum, whilst informative0and enjoyable to read, seems to cover north America on the whole. Is there a similar UK Forum and if so where do I view it?? Cheers
November 24th 13 03:22 PM
by Martin Gregorie[_5_] Go to last post
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Everest Gliding Gimbal Project by Jacek Witalinski
Hi, I designed gimbal for Sebastian Kawa for the Everest Gliding event. I think it might be interesting and I would like to share the info on this webpage.. The Link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__78nRjidUs http://i.imgur.com/KT0Q4QT.jpg description: Are the gimbals limited to...
November 24th 13 09:24 AM
by Jacek Witalinski Go to last post
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PTT by [email protected]
Had my first genuine PTT yesterday. Not counting a couple of rope breaks that you could see coming. The pawnee had an engine failure at around 6-700ft AGL. Things get busy fast. The towpilot was busy keeping the pawnee flying and heading for something safe to land on. The student in front...
November 23rd 13 09:57 PM
by David Neilson Go to last post
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ASW 17 by [email protected]
On Thursday, November 29, 2001 6:06:52 PM UTC-8, Ray & Marga Tilley wrote: I am presently carrying out an annual inspection of a ASW 17, and need a maintenance manual or copy thereof. would very much any assistance Ray TILLEY Did you ever find a manual? If so I would really...
November 23rd 13 07:09 AM
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Still have a compass? by [email protected]
So your owner's manual states a mechanical compass is required as minimum equipment. Fact is the sailplane has three GPS sources all with separate batteries. Has anyone been extended a "pass" by a FAA inspector on this? If you license your sailplane experimental...would the FAA still insist the...
November 22nd 13 10:33 PM
by son_of_flubber Go to last post
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Thorough Glider A&P in Northwestern PA? by Dude[_2_]
Does anyone know a good thorough A&P in northwestern PA that knows gliders? I'm looking to purchase a glider and I would like every nut and bolt checked. Thanks!
November 22nd 13 06:32 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Empty Towball Southern CA to the North by Tony[_5_]
Sometime in early December I should have an empty towball from the Cal City/Tehachapi/Mojave area heading north. NorCal, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Oregon are all options. Email me at if you have a need. Thanks, Tony
November 22nd 13 03:47 PM
by Tony[_5_] Go to last post
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Did soaring ops at Hemet ever resume? by Larry Suter
I just read the link to the FAA ruling on the Cal City thread and am wondering what the current status is. Larry NCSA
November 22nd 13 12:03 PM
by Glidergeek Go to last post
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FS: Clearnav Display by Romeozulu
Due a change of circumstances and sailplanes I have a Clearnav Display for sale. Display comes complete with stick remote, std remote, tunnel mount all cables etc necessary for installation. Everything works perfectly Price including shipping US $2250 obo I also have a CAI 302 and 303 are for...
November 22nd 13 07:05 AM
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