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Mapping the shadows at sunset at summer solstice by son_of_flubber
The topography of the United States mapped by the shadows of hills and mountains just before sunset on the summer solstice. http://imgur.com/a/klLBZ
November 24th 16 08:20 PM
by son_of_flubber Go to last post
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Comparing Drjack XCSkies RASP and TopMeteo - U.S. Soaring - Comments? by WaltWX[_2_]
I am interested in hear U.S. glider pilot comments on the pros/cons of all these sites for soaring forecasts. I have used them all at one time or another and find them generally comparable. But, some like RASP and DrJack do a much better job of locating convergence zones/shear lines....
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November 24th 16 10:00 PM
by JS Go to last post
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New/Old Video and Glider PR - John Denver & Janus by CindyB[_2_]
A crazy link took me to a John Denver video on You Tube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ChlFnXctE It has been posted there a long while, but I posted into the comments, about the Janus perhaps being owned then by David Allen of Colorado. I think it is the Janus that was N2AA. And I provided...
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November 25th 16 07:25 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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FS Mini Softie Chute by [email protected]
Para-Phernali Mini 240 Softie parachute.Manufactured 8/09. Last repack 9/21/16. B12 Snaps on legs, thread-thru on chest. Color: black. Includes carry case. I will pay for continental U.S. shipping. reply: ccoyne at rtrmag dot com
November 26th 16 04:30 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
3 1,130
SteFly Flight Computer by [email protected]
A flight computer running XCSoar for a small fraction of the price of a ClearNav/LX9000/Zeus. http://stefly.aero/2016/11/17/stefly-at-german-gliding-day-in-berlin/ http://stefly.aero/
November 26th 16 07:00 PM
by Dan Marotta Go to last post
2 1,252
Fast as a bat out of hell... fun study by Bob T
And we thought the Swift or falcon were the fastest natural fliers. Ha! Check this fun study out. 160 km / hr level flight from a bat. Pretty nifty...
November 26th 16 08:22 PM
by Al Tyler 8H Go to last post
2 1,173
2017 Junior Nationals Camp and Contest and Region 3 at Harris Hill by Harris Hill Soaring
The SSA Youth/Junior Committee and the Harris Hill Soaring Corporation are planning to host the 2nd Junior National Camp and Contest July 2nd - 8th . Everything is subject to SSA approval and many details have yet to be worked out but here is the general idea. Juniors from around the country are...
November 27th 16 05:45 PM
by Harris Hill Soaring Go to last post
2 1,362
Funny and informative video on how to land the Space Shuttle by 2G
http://www.popularmechanics.com/space/a23751/space-shuttle-landing/?src=nlp&mag=pop&list=bespokepost&date=11252016
November 27th 16 05:47 PM
by Dan Marotta Go to last post
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Power Flarm Repairs by 2G
I talked to Rex Mayes @ Williams Soaring yesterday about a broken Power Flarm I sent him. He said that the company is looking to setup a USA repair station and is in discussions with two others besides him. According to Rex they are not accepting broken units for repair at this time, so we must...
November 27th 16 06:36 PM
by Dan Marotta Go to last post
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Information Regarding Avionic Company by [email protected]
Am Mittwoch, 6. Januar 2016 19:43:04 UTC+1 schrieb : On Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 7:05:17 AM UTC-7, Casey wrote: Anyone have information about the Avionic company? I have a vario (GS-500) and radio (FV 2720) by them and can't find information about this company. ...
November 27th 16 10:39 PM
by Casey[_2_] Go to last post
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Santa Barbara Soaring Thanksgiving Dinner by Santa Barbara Soaring
GREETINGS!!!! Santa Barbara Soaring is pleased to announce their celebration of three years in operation, and an invitation to the public to come fly with us at the Santa Ynez Airport over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Â* Towing service will be available on Friday through Sunday (25-27...
November 28th 16 09:33 AM
by CindyB[_2_] Go to last post
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FLARM - No GPS by Dan Marotta
It worked fine last time I flew but today, it was stuck on the startup screen with 0 Satellites showing. I cycled the power a couple of times with no effect. Both my ClearNav vario and my Dell Streak were both receiving good GPS locks. The Streak reported 8 satellites. The PF Portable had...
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November 28th 16 10:58 PM
by Dan Marotta Go to last post
32 2,090
Cobra trailer tail lights replacement? by John Bojack J4
Looking to replace the factory/European style tail lights. Although attractive (??) I think they can be confusing for USA drivers following behind it. Any suggestions for improvement and/or making them more USA "friendly"? And also wiring them for USA vehicles. I have seen several trailers...
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November 30th 16 01:26 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
20 2,857
Lumbar support ideas? by noel.wade
All - For the third year in a row I've somehow managed to injure my back early in the season (base of the spine/sciatic nerve). I'm beginning to suspect its not my day-job or rigging my ship (I have a one-man rigger); but rather my flying and seating position in the cockpit (DG-300). Short...
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November 30th 16 05:00 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
33 4,081
SGP USA Orlando registration form issue by Sean[_2_]
All, If you registered in the last 20-30 days, there was a problem with the SGP.aero website and your registration did not come thru. I know of at least 6 who may have been affected, and there are likely several more. The entire FAI SGP apologizes for this inconvenience. The problem stemmed...
November 30th 16 06:48 PM
by Sean[_2_] Go to last post
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Another sad day - 1-26 champ Bob Von Hellens has sailed into the sunset by Bob T
I received notice this morning that longtime SSA and ASA member and 1-26 national champ passed away on 11/27/2016. A celebration of his life will be held in late January (further information will be forthcoming) and according to his wishes, in late spring he will be interred in Arlington National...
November 30th 16 09:01 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
3 514
Namibia Nov. 30, 2016 by [email protected]
Certainly one hell of a soaring day in Namibia; 43 flights over 1000K posted on OLC. Nice flight Nico (Nicolas Bennet).
December 1st 16 05:53 AM
by Randy Teel Go to last post
1 893
Sale today on 12 Volt flexible solar panel by Soartech
Glue on your tail boom and never charge your battery again. https://www.solarblvd.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_269&products_id=3082
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December 1st 16 06:54 PM
by Andrzej Kobus Go to last post
40 2,783
Computer Set up - Polars, Bugs, Ballast ? by Casey[_2_]
Just wondering if anyone has insight to computer set up as far as these questions: 1) Glider polars come from new gliders with experienced factory pilot, right. If a glider weighs more now (20-30yrs) since the polar was created does one create a new polar or use the polar in the computer and add...
December 1st 16 09:09 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
4 480
Wanted radio by [email protected]
Looking for a used radio. I am located in Alberta, Canada. It can be very basic to fit into a Ka6CR. My email. gsminors gmail dot C.. Thank you
December 2nd 16 03:46 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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