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Fastest way home? by
JJ Sinclair[_2_]
The last day at Montague was spectacular, probably the best soaring day I have ever seen! After flying 7 assigned turn-points in an 8-turn (3hr) MAT, I was 45 miles out with 3500' over MC-3 glide home and the SN-10 said I would be 4 minutes over the 3 hr minimum time. My stats page told me I was...
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DG-101 - increase performance/sealing/winglets(?) by
Senna Van den Bosch
I've been flying my DG-101 for a year now and really love it. However, there are some gaps which haven't been sealed and I'd like to give tuning a shot.
Does anyone have experience using aileron fences? Would it be worth using to increase handling?
My rudder has no gap sealing to transition from...
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K8b restoration by
John Foster
I was given a junked K8b due to water damage to the wood at the wing root and multiple tears in the original fabric and chipped/peeling paint. However, it looks like it may be restorable (worth it, that's another story). Anyway, I'm interested to know if there is an online repair manual that lays...
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pure gliders with ads b? by
Scott Williams
Has anyone actually installed a trig tt22, tn70, ta70 with a peregrine speed switch in a standard type certificated glider in the U.S.A and done the 337 and performance flight?
Don't ask me why, I'm a gadget enthusiast and have the above equipment, and don't fly anywhere near flarm equipped...
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Electric Self Launch System by
Emir Sherbi
Hi everyone,
My name is Emir Sherbi, i'm a mechanical engineer from Argentina. With a partner who is an electronic engineer we've designed an electric self launching system that can be retrofitted in most of the composite sailplanes. Some of you may be saw my booth in the SSA convention in Reno...
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OUDIE by
[email protected]
Hi
The thermal-assistant in my Oudie 2 is very helpfull when thermals are weak and
disorganize. Now my Oudie 2 is not connected to my vario. But it could.
My question is would it make a difference on the thermal-assistant if I connect
the Oudie to my smart vario?
For the purist out there I know all...
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Silver Distance Denied by
Terry Pitts
All,
I was in Minden last week for the Wave Camp - had a great time. I flew my first (and longest!) solo cross country in a glider. I submitted the documentation for what I thought would be an acceptable Silver Distance, but it was rejected.
I was under the impression from what I've read here...
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Silver Badge questions by
Bob Pasker
I would like to attempt the duration and altitude silver badge.
how do I go about finding an observer willing to work with me?
how do I borrow/rent an appropriate flight data recorder?
thanks, bob
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Butterfly by
[email protected]
Hello
The Butterfly vario was advertise has a revolution, well almost, on the market.
Is there any pilots using the Butterfly vario who care to comment on the advantages,if any, of this instrument? I am serously interested in acquiring
one but it as to be better than my LX 7000.
Thanks for your...
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Spinning the SZD 50-3 by
Tim Shea
I love to spin. It's exciting. I took aerobatic training with Wayne
Handley and was taught spin recoveries by him.
I have direct experience spinning the Puchacz at Minden. This is what
I remember from my experience. Your mileage may vary.
With friends (usually lighter than me) in the front, I spun...
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Lookin' for the Cherokee Kid by
Gapa Geezer
Anybody 'round these parts seen that gliderslinger what's been makin'
them straight out distance
flights in that old wood an' cloth glider an' what calls hisself "The
Cherokee Kid"?
I been practicin' in my GAPA PW-2, an' I aim to take him on in the
OLC straight out category this comin'
season,...
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November 23rd 11 09:24 PM
by Tony V
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Cost of ownership by
Matt Herron Jr.
I am sure this has been kicked about before, but times (and prices)
change.
Anyone want to share their experience on the real cost of ownership of
a modern glass ship (aside from purchase price)? I got a ballpark
estimate from Costello Insurance for a $50K glider/trailer that ran
about $1450/year...
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GPS-NAV security sealing by
Sam Discusflyer[_2_]
Is there a way to input a security code in a Cambridge GPS_NAV and seal it
without spending hundreds of dollars?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Steve Michalik
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"A Guide to Transponders in Sailplanes" - updated! by
Eric Greenwell[_2_]
This guide, originally published in Soaring in 2002, and updated in
2004, is now expanded another 10 pages to include information on Mode
S transponders, ADS-B equipment, portable transponder detectors like
the Zaon MRX, and the "glider TCAS" (FLARM).
Other new sections are "Myth-information about...
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"Outlandings" discussion by
[email protected]
So, what do you call an outlanding? If you land at an established
airport/airfield is this an "Outlanding"? Or is it an uncompleted
flight into an airport. I have read a lot of club SOP's that recommend
a "planned" outlanding into an airport as training for a real
outlanding! Not the same thing. Is...
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February 24th 08 01:03 AM
by Sergio
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Winch Launch Stresses on Vintage Gliders by
Mike Schumann
Our club is exploring switching from aero tow to winch launching. Some of
our members own older wooden gliders and have expressed concerns about the
increased stress on the glider's structure resulting from winch launching
vs. aero tow.
Is this a valid concern?
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Mike Schumann
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Tow Costs by
Slick
What is everyone paying for a tow? At our club it's $17 to 2k and $22 to 3k.
We use a 260hp Pawnee and our club has no rental fees, only club dues.
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April 6th 05 10:24 AM
by Stefan
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New 7 part personal soaring movie in Utah by
Bruno
I am amazed that more people don't film their flights and share them
with others. Yes, it leaves you open to criticism - I know my yaw
string isn't straight a lot of the time. If people had any idea what
we experience up there, we'd have quite a few more friends soaring with
us.
The links to the...
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April 4th 05 04:01 PM
by Bruno
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