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Endorsement required for CFIG written? by
Gregg Ballou
Hi all. I currently have a CFIH and commercial glider, sometime this
year I would like to get my CFIG. Question is do I need an
endorsement to take the CFIG written?
Thanks,
GB
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Winch rope 1/4 inch poly by
Robert Curry
With all the talk about Spectra for winch wire replacement, one thing
comes to mind. COST! I just replaced our armored cable with 7X19
3/16 inch stranded steel cable. The cost for a five thousand foot
spool was $500. If the Spectra costs 40 cents per foot that equals
$2000. I recently heard of...
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January 18th 04 01:10 AM
by goneill
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51,849 feet by BobRodwell? by
Gary Boggs
I've been looking through some old Soaring magazines and in the June, 1977
issue there's an article about a record flight by Bob Rodwell to 51,849 feet
on March 29th of that year. Can someone tell me why that isn't the current
altitude record? Sounds like he's lucky to be alive after having...
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LX5000-Winpilot connection problems by
Marc Teugels
Hi again,
Yep,I am trying to get these two %%#^&*@&&#**&(@# things to communicate.
Correct sentenses GPGGA, GPRMC, GPLX1, and LXWP_. are set.
4800 baud, winpilot serial port connected to the NMEA input.output cables,
GPS signal comes in fine in the Winpilot 4.61 Pro
Then I try to download a...
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January 18th 04 10:42 AM
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pinout for avcomm gl72a by
Stuart Kinnear
need badly also full circuit diagram if available or perhaps link to
manufacturer. thanks in advance
stuart kinnear
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Vario flask insulation by
Bill Daniels
I'm fiddling with a Bohli Variometer that originally had a TE compensation
diaphragm that connected to the pitot. (A Bohli uses the same taut band
technology as the Sage except it's shorter and the needle is at the face of
the instrument.)
I have removed the compensating diaphragm and its housing...
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Looking for cheap, working radio - U.S.A. by
Mark Zivley
I'm re-building a winch and would like to find a really cheap radio that
can at least receive on 123.5 that I can mount in the cab. If you have
something in a closet or garage that you'd be willing to part with for
not too much $$, please send me an e-mail.
I don't care if it's an older crystal...
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Soaring Safety Foundation invitation by
Burt Compton
The Trustees of the Soaring Safety Foundation
invite you meet us in Atlanta.
Visit our website: www.soaringsafety.org
SSF SEMINARS & ACTIVITIES
at the SSA CONVENTION ATLANTA 2004
Feb 3 TUE 8:00 AM Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic
to 4:30 PM Ascot Room - Waverly Hotel
($150. fee for both...
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Microjet self launchers by
Bill Daniels
I want to apologize to anyone I offended with my "Dog Whistle" remark about
the Silent jet glider. I have long held a disparaging view of small turbines
based largely on their huge cost, noise level, awful specific fuel economy
and short lifespan. There's also the safety issue of a compressor...
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Wood glider plans? by
Scott
Any plans available for building a wood and fabric glider these days?
--
Scott
Gotta Fly or Gonna Die
http://corbenflyer.tripod.com
Building RV-4
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And now on to the 1-26 by
Jim Buckridge
Hey all,
Just got my rating last month. Next time I'm at the field I think
I'll be getting into a 1-26 for the first time.
I'm nervous about flying a new ship. Is it like driving someone
else's car for the first time?
Any stories (serious and/or anectodal) on transitioning to a one
seater...
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David Aaron Lazerson - Obit by
Wood Hawk
David Aaron Lazerson, 40, of Tehachapi, California was killed Friday
afternoon January 16th in a midair between a Cessna 180 he was
piloting and a twin-engine Beechcraft, which landed safely.
Dave was widely known as the pilot who performed a glider aerobatic
act each year at the Edwards AFB Air...
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January 18th 04 08:51 PM
by BTIZ
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Best soaring site in USA? by
JS
What is the best soaring site in USA considering climate, services, access,
scenery, airspace etc for a tourist interested in soaring?
js
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G103 Acro airbrake handle by
Andy Durbin
I would like to know the approximate position of the front seat
airbrake handle with wheel brake applied. If you are familiar with a
G103 front cockpit please give me an estimate of the position such as
"just past vertical" "45 deg past vertical" etc.
Reason for the post is that my wife finds it...
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Marfa Runway Opening by
Larry Pardue
I don't need much encouragement to fly down to big bend country so decided
to attend the grand opening of the newly repaved runway 3/21 at Marfa, Texas
this afternoon.
Judging by the extremely large turnout, as a percentage of the local
population, Marfa Gliders and the Marfa Airport have...
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50+:1 15m sailplanes by
Paul T
'DuckHawk 15m racer announced at 2003 SHA Western Workshop.
53:1glide ratio VNE 200 kts' -from Winward Performance
- anyone got anymore details?
'SZD-56-2, Diana 2: Newest 15-meter Sailplane.The technologically
advanced SZD-56-2 Diana 2 will soar on new wings next
summer. Bogumil Beres, chief...
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January 19th 04 01:59 AM
by JB
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Soaring Safety Seminar Wednesday - Atlanta by
Burt Compton
Soaring Safety Foundation Seminar,
Wednesday evening at the SSA Convention
Three guest speakers will inform and entertain early arrivals to the SSA
Convention in Atlanta on Wednesday, February 4th at 6:00 PM.
Each year, the SSA Convention traditionally begins with the SSF Seminar on
Wednesday...
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YO-3A QUIET STAR by
KURT OLNEY
YO-3A QUIET STAR BUILT FROM SCHWITZER GLIDER NOW HAS OWN WEBSITE
WWW.YO-3A.COM. PLEASE VISIT THIS SITE. A YO-3A REUNION IS PLANNED FOR
SPRING 2004. WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR VIETNAM ERA FILM OF YO-3A.
CONTACT KURT
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'Escape from New York' trivia questions by
Stewart Kissel
Who was the pilot in the glider sequence at the start
of the movie? (No credit for Snake Pliskin)
Name the model glider used.
Bonus question-
Who was the tow pilot?
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Winch design by
c1rrus
One for the mechanically minded out there.
Our club is currently constructing a double drum winch. More accurately
I should say - re-constructing as said winch is based on, and uses the
major components of an old single drum winch.
The design is of the trailer with a V8 vehicle transmission...
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January 19th 04 12:18 PM
by c1rrus
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