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One Design viability? by Stewart Kissel
With winter upon us in the northern hemisphere, the annual PW5 thread had= reappeared. I started thinking about this ship and one design racing an= d thought I might post this. I started thinking about this topic in the = summer when I saw two full size bus conversion RV's pulling two...
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December 10th 03 04:27 AM
by Arnold Pieper Go to last post
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FS: mini O2 for Junior benefit (USA) by John H. Campbell
Thanks to Mountain High Oxygen Equipment & Supplies, who sponsored the Junior Team in 2003 as well as 2001, we have a miniature Oxygen system to offer, see www.mhoxygen.com/index.phtml?nav_id=28&product_id=390 As a back-up, this is more compact than the old military "bailout bottle" systems...
December 10th 03 01:03 AM
by John H. Campbell Go to last post
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MORE PEZ by John Shelton
The saga continues. http://www.soaravenal.com Click on Pez logo, run down page to the "button" with Delilah on it, etc. The Prequel is done. Next, we commence the cartoon proper. zerocinco
December 9th 03 11:29 PM
by John Shelton Go to last post
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Las Vegas Wave by BTIZ
Wave Conditions in the Las Vegas Valley last Sunday. Flights to 17,000 ft, no planned wave window to get higher. I've read reports from Colorado, but have heard nothing from Minden, Tehachapi or Cal City. Wind reports on Mt Washington NH were 80knts, if it were not for the storm dumping 47inches...
December 9th 03 10:45 PM
by Ivan Kahn Go to last post
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Twin jet glider by Eric Greenwell
I don't recall seeing these before (ventue jets): http://personales.ya.com/jetcatspain/ventus_escala_real.htm If you can read Spanish, you could start he http://personales.ya.com/jetcatspain/marcos_inicio.htm -- -----
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December 9th 03 09:45 PM
by Andreas Maurer Go to last post
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PIK 20B info by Sleigh
Anyone know at what Build number, carbon spars started Cheers
December 9th 03 09:23 PM
by Richard Cawsey Go to last post
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High tow vs. low tow for rough tows (long) by Mark James Boyd
While towing for Hollister, I noticed their instructor really liked to practice slack line. So for my flight review in Avenal yesterday, we did a bunch of slack line corrections. We did them during one tow, but broke the rope. 150' of rope ($12), two schweizer rings ($20), one tost ring ($35), a...
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December 9th 03 08:13 PM
by Caracole Go to last post
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Glider refinishing by Janusz Kesik
For those who would like to have their glider refinished for the new season without becoming broken, I have just spotted something on the web: http://www.refinish.biz Regards, Janusz Kesik
December 9th 03 06:13 PM
by Janusz Kesik Go to last post
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LX-5000 and iPAQ by Rod
Does anyone have any suggestions on which program to use for this combination. Pro's and con's. Cheers, Rod
December 9th 03 05:05 PM
by André Somers Go to last post
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1000 hours in PW5 by Oz Pilot by Charles Yeates
Keith Willis wrote ---- Hi Kris and Charles, Wishing you both a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, I have flown over 60 hours in PW-5 in the last 5 weeks, now only need 67 more hours, for the 1000 in PW-5. I was at the Bendigo G/C couple of weeks, ago and had about 40 hours in 7 flights,...
December 9th 03 05:39 AM
by Lennie the Lurker Go to last post
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Marfa, Texas winter soaring by Burt Compton
Bill Snead has based his PW-5 at Marfa in preparation for some downwind dashes. Bill joined John Byrd (also flying a PW-5 provided by Jayne & Frank Reid) to fly some practice tasks here yesterday (December 7th.) It may not be "booming", but the spectacular scenery is snow-free. Thermals...
December 9th 03 05:10 AM
by Snead1 Go to last post
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EXCITING NEW POSSIBILITIES by John Roake
The December New Zealand Gliding Kiwi issue heralds the Jet-age in gliding - providing photos and story about the experiments going on with the new generation miniscule jet units for self launching. Climb out rates are better than 200 ft/min A relatively simple retrofit for all glass ships is a...
December 9th 03 01:59 AM
by John Roake Go to last post
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PEZ: now that's funny! by Bill Wallace
A marginal sailplane racer drawing a marginal "comic" strip. Hilarious!!!
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December 9th 03 01:49 AM
by Bruce Hoult Go to last post
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Jantar VNE by Craig Storey
Hi, Does anyone know whats up with the Jantar Std 2 VNE? I fly one in the UK and VNE is 137Kts or 255kph (http://www.glidin g.co.uk/bgainfo/technical/datasheets/jantarstd2.pdf), but as mentioned below and on other international gliding club websites, many quote 154kts!? hmmmm.... Storey.
December 9th 03 01:33 AM
by Arnold Pieper Go to last post
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PEZ D. SPENCER RETURNS!! by John Shelton
At long last, the story of how Pez Gets His Diamonds is being published. The Central California Soaring Club was good enough to host it on their website. http://www.soaravenal.com Just click on the Pez logo on the front page. All the back issues are there and at the bottom is the "button" with...
December 8th 03 09:24 PM
by Mark James Boyd Go to last post
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Cheap GPS sale (Western US) $50 by Tim Taylor
Gart Sports (located in many Northwestern US states) has a sale this week on Magellan 310 GPS units, $49.99 USD. No reason not to own one at this point. The Logan, UT store said they had plenty this morning. To find stores go to www.gartsports.com Good luck, Tim
December 8th 03 03:46 AM
by Bob Kibby Go to last post
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Wave Weekend:Dec 12 - 14 North Carolina by Chris Ruf
Phil is trying to arrange a wave weekend for next weekend, then again in March, if interested in next weekend act now. Okay: You can't tell anything for certain this far out, but weather looks favorable for the formation of wave. Phil has received three checks. O2 has been arranged. We have a...
December 7th 03 08:30 PM
by Chris Ruf Go to last post
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Boulder wave by David Campbell
Weee. The wave was perfect for long cruises out of Boulder yesterday. One of our instructors did 500k zig-zag on an advanced lesson, ranging S. of Denver and up to Wyoming. SeeYou said 94% straight, 90 kt ave gdspd. www.milehighglding.com
December 7th 03 07:23 PM
by David Campbell Go to last post
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Ventus & Ventus 2 by John W
A couple weeks ago there was a very informative thread here comparing the Discus and Discus 2. Since then I've been very curious how the Ventus 2 compares to the Ventus? Anyone have any notes to share? Thanks, John
December 7th 03 04:55 AM
by Al Go to last post
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Gliders in the New Dulles NASM by Jim Newton
Just got back from a preview of the new museum. Finally, another museum with some gliders on display. SGS 2-22, several Bowles models ( just beautiful looking), the glider that reached 49,000 ft, WWII German glider trainer, hang gliders and some others I don't recall. Most were suspended in...
December 7th 03 12:27 AM
by Keith W Go to last post
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