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Hang Gliding Record Distance Flight Story by
John Carlyle
Very good read about Dustin Martin beating Jonny Durand during a 475 mile hang gliding world distance record, with Gary Osoba providing the day's forecast.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/13/sports/two-men-one-sky-the-silent-realization-of-a-purer-form-of-flight.html?hp&_r=0&pagewanted=all
-John, Q3
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January 18th 13 02:59 PM
by Bob
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Oudie 2 for Sale by
jerz
I used the Oudie twice.
1 Naviter Oudie Sunlight Readable
Bundle with SeeYou Mobile & SeeYou for your
PC
1 Naviter Oudie Carry Bag
1 Oudie to CAI 302 Cable, supplies power and RX,
TX
Asking $675.00 I have $875.00 into this.
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January 18th 13 05:46 AM
by jerz
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Glider acro video on MSN today by
Bob
http://entertainment.msn.com/videopreview/?channelindex=2&from=en-us_msnhp#/video/ed029622-f9e4-97aa-85b2-114af107f530
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January 18th 13 02:08 AM
by Bob
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WGC Club Class Day 2 Scoring by
Papa3[_2_]
Can someone explain this one to me:
http://www.soaringspot.net/wgc2012/results/club/daily/day2.html
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Glider Presentations to Non-Glider Pilots? by
JohnDeRosa
I have the opportunity to present in March to a group of non-glider
pilots the joys of soaring. Have you done such a thing? If so, can I
leverage parts of your presentation? Please contact me. Thanks.
We are working on an outline of what needs to be covered in the 90-120
minute presentation. ...
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Glider Choice at Argentina WGC by
Peter F[_2_]
Club Class:
Used to be the case that the Cirrus / Libelle / LS1 / ASW15 level of
performance was the way to go. But more than 2/3rds of the field are now
flying higher performance ships (Taking the hit on handicap of course).
Wasn't the Club Class originally intended as somewhere for the...
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Dust covers wanted by
John Docherty
Has enyone got a set of dust covers for an ASW19b - all weather would be
fine also.
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January 17th 13 05:42 AM
by Echo
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Please write to Representative and Senators (United States) by
[email protected]
Hello all, well I've done a bit of research. I now come to you, as sailplane pilots, to ask your help. I have been told that e mails do not carry weight. The thing that gets attention is the fact that someone took the time to sit down and compose a letter, on paper and send it. That carries weight....
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Auto Tow Weekend by
Dan Marotta
Back in October, the Las Vegas Valley Soaring Association held an auto tow
weekend on Roach Dry Lake south of Jean, Nevada. My wife, Patti, and I made
the 11 hour drive from Moriarty, NM and had a great time with the LVVSA
crew.
The SSA has just posted a video of some of the flying:...
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Need Seniors Contest Trivia and History by
[email protected]
Howdy Senior Glider Competitors,
I'm refurbishing the seniors website tab on www.soarfl.com and need some history and trivia.
Does anyone know who won the seniors from 1990-1997? Not listed on the ssa's website.
Also, any trivia, tidbits, etc would be greatly appreciated so I can do this...
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January 16th 13 10:23 PM
by P1
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WinPilot PRO Questions by
[email protected]
I've been flying WinPilot PRO V12 in Condor for a while now, and I'm trying to make sense of its ETE (ETE To Final Destination) NavBox parameter. I have 'Time Left' and ETE displayed on the map screen, and one would think that the difference between these two numbers would equal the time...
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Glider Pilot arrested for airspace by
Paul Remde
Hi,
This is amazing.
http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130110secret-no-fly-zone.html?WT.mc_id=130111epilot&WT.mc_sect=gan
Paul Remde
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Comm antenna distance from pilot? Becker flex antenna? by
[email protected]
Help,
Anyone have any good info on how far a comm antenna should be from the pilot?
My current antenna in mounted in the rudder, and the coaxial is cracked inside the rudder.
Trying to find another place to mount an antenna without going external and without cutting into the rudder.
This is...
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Looking for Udo Rumpf's auto tow pulley system sold on W&W last year. by
Robert Templin
At 05:37 10 October 2012, Marc wrote:
On Oct 9, 10:11=A0pm, Randy Teel wrote:
The winch project is still moving forward, but much slower then I want.
The engine is almost ready to be installed, but I have been saying this
for a couple months. I saw the engine today and it is looking...
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Asw20 fusalage dolly wanted for cobra trailer by
Gregg Leslie[_2_]
Hi guys,
I have a Ventus fusalage dolly for a Cobra trailer, which I can modify with
some difficulty for and Asw20, but thought I would see if anyone had one
laying around for an Asw20.
GL
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Seminole Lake XC Camp - SOLD OUT - Now Forming a Wait List by
Scott Alexander[_2_]
Within just a few weeks we completely sold out our glider racing /
cross country camp. We then reevaluated the possibility of adding 5
more participants through the use of extra help and creative
planning. Then filled those 5 slots up almost overnight.
ALL entry fees have been received so we...
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Wanted: One Man Rig by
Ramy
So I decided it is about time to get one. I figured before I spend the money on a new one I'll check if anyone has one for sale, preferably Koerner Wing Rigger.
You can email me directly at ryanetz at yahoo.com.
Thanks,
Ramy
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January 13th 13 06:05 AM
by Ramy
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