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Radio repair by
Brian Bange[_2_]
Where is a good radio repair station in the U.S. for Delcom?
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Osaba to claim World Record for freestyle? distance by
John Gilbert[_2_]
As reported in the Austin American-Statesman, Gary Osaba flew a 615
mile (~989.7 km) flight on July 24, 2008 from Zapata, Texas to near
Lorenzo, Texas. It was reported as a "freestyle distance" flight,
direct distance is about 490 statute miles, so perhaps a free distance
with turn points is the...
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Volkslogger problem. by
David Neptune
For several years I have been trying to make sense out of the Win-Pilot/VL
system - writing instructions, trying them out, asking other pilots for
suggestions, re-writing, etc. both for my own benefit in "going for the
gold" as well as to try to interest other pilots in expanding their skills....
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US pilots-State Soaring Records since 1 October 2007 by
Frank Whiteley
Your record flights may qualify for additional records. If you think
you fit this category, you may want to nudge your SSA State Record
Keeper who has been sent the referenced attachment.
From the committee chair:
"As you're probably aware, Sporting Code Section 3 ("SC3") effective 1
October...
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USA - FAA data plate exemption ? by
DRN
Somebody must know this; I couldn't find it in the FARs.
ASA web site has an exemption document expired 1990.
Couldn't find anything on SSA web site.
There was an NPRM for a permanent glider exemption,
but I couldn't find out what happened...
So, what is the current story regarding data plates...
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Albert Uster by
sisu1a
Sadly, and all too closely on the heels of losing another beloved of
our tribe, I just read this in my inbox:
"We have received the sad news that Albert Uster, VSA Vice President
and
Treasurer Nominee was killed in a gliding accident in Saanen
Switzerland
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Trailer Wing Dollies available by
Papa3
Hi,
Am posting this for a friend of mine. If interested, you can contact
me, and I'll connect you.
- What: A pair of wing root dollies copied from a 1981 Komet
Trailer for an LS4.
- Why: Built for a trailer project that never got completed.
- How much: Best offer.
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by Papa3
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FAA Commercial Glider License Questions by
borntoglide
Does anyone know if an FAA Commercial Glider License is an ICAO
recognized license?
If so does anyone know where this is written down. I have searched the
ICAO website but cannot find a list of recognized licenses from each
country.
On another note if I wanted to do an FAA CPL Glider, coming from...
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July 30th 08 04:02 AM
by qfly
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Mapping Glider Locations by
COLIN LAMB
As a member ham and member of the local Search and Rescue organization, we
have been interested in tracking fellow searchers. The technology has been
available for some time, but was not straightforward.
That may be changing, and the change may be very useful for soaring pilots
who wish to...
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ASW 19 sticker by
jeplane
Anyone knows where I can get the famous Schleicher stickers, in this
case, for a ASW-19, that you find on the fuselage under the canopy?
Thanks
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EW Data logger failure? by
nimbus
The red LED is always "ON" whatever I am doing with the ON/OFF switch.
Impossible to know if the unit is switched ON or OFF. With or without
antenna gives the same result.
Does anybody have an idea of the problem?
Bruno
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SZD-36 Cobra 15 by
[email protected]
A friend is considering purchasing a SZD-36 Cobra 15 glider. Comments
from anyone having owned or flown this model aircraft would be
appreciated.
Terry/DG800B
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SZD Bielsko? by
Frank Whiteley
About a week and a half ago, I was in Colorado Springs looking over
the SZD-54 Perkoz prototype. The owner and another pilot from the
Netherlands mentioned the design was finishing certification in Poland
and that three more had been built and would soon be offered for
sale. I checked the web...
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