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What does 'Photo Landing' mean on SeeYou analysis? by Stewart Kissel
I see this occasionally when reviewing tasks, I have not found an explanation in the SeeYou manual as to what this means. Can someone explain this for me?
June 15th 04 06:36 PM
by tuno Go to last post
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WCC2004 - Not much flying, but great pictures! by Stephen Thomas
Shame about the day (day 2 for the 2nd time of asking) being canned again at WCC2004. However, the SA team have been busy filling up the gallery at: http://www.sssa.org.za/wcc2004/index.htm Nice one Brett!
June 15th 04 05:36 PM
by Stephen Thomas Go to last post
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ASW15 Site by Johan
There is a special website for owners and users of the classical glider ASW15 (B). For more information, check out http://www.asw15.org Hope to see you there. Johan
June 15th 04 04:08 PM
by Johan Go to last post
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2004 Region 3 Contest - Dansville, NY by Region 3 Contest
Dear Contestant, Once again it's time to firm up your plans to attend the Region III Contest hosted by Finger Lakes Soaring Club in Dansville, NY. The dates this year will be from August 22nd to August 28th, with a practice day on Saturday, August 21st . Be sure to get your application in early...
June 15th 04 03:45 PM
by Region 3 Contest Go to last post
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Glider vs. Power Pattern Bank Angle? by Jim Vincent
In power, they're taught to fly patterns with very little bank angle, whereas in gliders we're taught to bank at about 45 degrees or so. I well understand the rationale for banking steeply in gliders, but why are power pilots taught to do shallow turns? TIA for the explanation. Jim...
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June 15th 04 03:41 PM
by Brian Case Go to last post
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FAA Certification by fred D
Bought a built experimental powered glider and All I have is a bill of sale from an individual who is not the builder and does not know who he was. No data plate, plans or other documentation with kit number. Is there anyway to satisfy the FAA's chain of ownership requirements ? It only needs a...
June 15th 04 03:01 PM
by JJ Sinclair Go to last post
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Silver Distance by Graham Hodgson
What aircraft did you do your silver distance qualifying 50k flight in?
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June 15th 04 09:09 AM
by Janos Bauer Go to last post
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WTB:Borgelt B50 by Dales Hotel
Anyone upgrading with a Borgelt B50 to spare? Please let me know. Thanks Roy
June 15th 04 09:01 AM
by Mike Lindsay Go to last post
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Southern California Soaring -- June 2004 issue is online by [email protected]
The June issue of our Region 12 newsletter, "Southern California Soaring," is now on-line at: http://www.SoCalSoaring.com Articles in this issue include: Udvar-Hazy -- the new Smithsonian aircraft museum Soaring in Extreme Climates -- how to stay comfortable and healthy
June 15th 04 08:39 AM
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Oregon Alvord Desert Safari 7-17 tru 7-25 by Gary Boggs
We have room for a few more people on our annual Oregon Alvord Desert Safari. We will be giving ground launch check outs and tows using our pay-out winch. The BLM now requires us to obtain a permit and pay $4.00 per day, per person so if you wanna to join us, call or e-mail me. The Alvord Desert...
June 14th 04 06:26 PM
by Gary Boggs Go to last post
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Bipolar/Schizoaffective Disorder and Soaring by DL152279546231
I am wondering how many others suffer from a mental disorder such as Bipolar or Schizoaffective disorder seek out soaring because of it's lack of medical certification requirements. Also, I am wondering what options there are to taking medications which state, 'to avoid heatstroke it is important...
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June 14th 04 04:27 PM
by Tony Verhulst Go to last post
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Inaccurate Contest Scoring by Bill Feldbaumer
On the second day of this year's 15 Meter Nationals, Karl Striedieck chose the best direction for his flight and smoked the rest of the field. He made 63.7 mph, 8 mph better than the second pilot and 14 mph better than the third. Did he get 1000 points for this outstanding performance? No, he...
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June 14th 04 02:56 PM
by JJ Sinclair Go to last post
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Grob Twin Astir 1 Manual / Flughandbuch by Sebastian Schroeter
Hi there, anybody got a manual for the the Grob Twin Astir 1 at hand? All types, from *.pdf to paper wellcome. Thanks. ====================================================================== Hallo, hat jemand ein Flughandbuch für den Twin Astir 1 zur Hand? Alle Formate
June 14th 04 11:41 AM
by Sebastian Schroeter Go to last post
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Update on the SparrowHawk and more.... by David Bingham
There has been a lot of interest recently on the sailplane bulletin boards on the SparrowHawk due to its uniqueness of having a real sailplane performance and yet it does not have to be registered and can be considered to be an ultralight under FAR part 103. I have researched the implications of...
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June 14th 04 09:34 AM
by Mark James Boyd Go to last post
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Liability insurance by Ian Cant
David Bingham, writing about Sparrowhawk operations, mentioned that the USHGA provides liability insurance coverage for all its members. I checked their website, and sure enough they have a master policy covering every member up to $1 million, with a $1000 deductible. Now, the membership of...
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June 14th 04 07:27 AM
by Mike Borgelt Go to last post
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U.S. Team - McAllister 2nd at Club WGC - Day 1 by John Seaborn
McAllister 2nd at U.S. Team Club WGC - Day 1 Day 1 WGC Club Class. Tough day with all WGC pilots landing out. U.S. Pilot Tim McAllister (EY) flew his Std. Libelle to second place and 990 points in preliminary scoring. Read all about it on the U.S. team Day Reports direct from...
June 14th 04 04:58 AM
by John Seaborn Go to last post
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Real Holder of the Glider Altitude Record, NOT RUTAN ON 21 JUNE by Janus2k
From Current issue of EAA Sport Aviation, June 04. Letter to the editor: "I've enjoyed all the articles you've done on Bruce Bohannon's record attempts. However, every time I read one I always wondering the same thing at the end: When is he going to pass the current glider altitude record...
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June 14th 04 04:06 AM
by Bruce Hoult Go to last post
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looking for iPAQ 3950 by S Schwartz
I am looking for a iPAQ 3900 series with cradle and wires for my sailplane. Anyone selling a used set up in very good condition?
June 13th 04 03:11 PM
by ASW20747 Go to last post
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Discus 3 or Super Discus? by Mirek
Hello Could You confim this info? SH new standard with l/d =50? Is it true or joke? or ... Discus 2c 18m?
June 13th 04 09:28 AM
by John Galloway Go to last post
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To Andy Kirkland by Ray Lovinggood
Andy, Your webpage, www.gliderpilot.net, which provides access to R.A.S., has a problem: Messages are not available. Since sometime on Friday, the list of messages has been growing as normal, but accessing them produces a page with the following statement: "Message Not Found" Also, the link to...
June 13th 04 12:53 AM
by Ray Lovinggood Go to last post
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