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Canadian Soaring Wins $75,000 at the Casino! by Charles Petersen
The Ontario Trillium Foundation, which is funded by $100,000,000 of profits from the Ontario casinos each year, has awarded a capital grant of $75,000 to the Freedom's Wings Canada program. The funds will be used to purchase a glider with hand controls that permit paraplegics to operate the...
January 30th 04 05:58 AM
by Nick Gilbert Go to last post
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Spinproof sailplanes by Slingsby
Why a flying wing ? How can one come to understand the Fauvel flying wing formula as opposed to a more classic formula? The complete answer to this question requires delving deep into the inner workings of these machines. Summarized here are some ideas that explain the advantages of this...
January 30th 04 03:46 AM
by Slingsby Go to last post
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1-26 Sweepstakes by Mhudson126
The 1-26 sweepstakes is a contest set up by the association in order to encourage cross country flights in the 1-26. It ranges from beginners (Bronze class) to experts holding a Gold badge or higher (Gold class). Here are the winners for this year. You can find the rules and info...
January 30th 04 03:10 AM
by Gary Boggs Go to last post
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Spinning or the after effects of stalling. by Dave Martin
This/these threads seem to have developed into several all going on about the same subject, spinning and all neglecting the start to spinning, that is; Stalled flight and its recognition! Surely the whole object is in educating our students into 1. Knowing the symptoms of the stall.
January 30th 04 12:24 AM
by Dave Martin Go to last post
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3rd World Air Games cancelled by Stewart Kissel
Copied from today soaringmagazine.com- The 3rd World Air Games, which was to have been staged in 2005, has been cancelled. The decision was taken this week by the FAI Executive Board at their meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland as it was considered there was insufficient time to solve various...
January 29th 04 09:07 PM
by Stewart Kissel Go to last post
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Soaring Flight Computer Comparison - Help needed by Paul Remde
Hi, I will be giving a talk at the SSA convention at 1 PM on Thursday on the topic "Soaring Flight Computer Comparison". I am determined to give an unbiased look at all the available flight computer/logger systems. As you may know, I am a dealer for Cambridge Aero Instruments, and I sell and...
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January 29th 04 08:35 PM
by Paul Remde Go to last post
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Spin on thermal entry - how-to by Bill Daniels
Very nice mid-winter threads on spinning gliders. I'll bet a lot of people will be a bit more careful this spring. Now, for a very easy way to inadvertently spin a racer from an aggressive thermal entry. Assume you are cruising between thermals at a lower than desired altitude. It's early Spring...
January 29th 04 06:43 PM
by Bill Daniels Go to last post
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Book: Stick and Rudder by Roger Worden
I'm nearly finished reading Stick and Rudder by Wolfgang Langewiesche. Although it's mostly about powered flight, it does a great job of explaining how airframes and controls and maneuvers work. It's firmed up a bunch of things I'd been observing and speculating about. But I'm wondering... it was...
January 29th 04 06:39 PM
by Jack Go to last post
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OT Newsgroup Song by Shawn Curry
This appeared on alt.mountain-bike this morning. With all the to do about spins I thought some might appreciate it. Shawn To be sung to the 'Pirates Of Penzance' tune 'Modern Major General' Gilbert And Sullivan I am the very model of a Newsgroup Personality I intersperse obscenity with tedious...
January 29th 04 05:48 PM
by Shawn Curry Go to last post
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Cessna 182 as a Tow Plane? by Jim Newton
I would like like comment on whether it is a good idea to use a Continental powered C182 as a tow ship that would be mainly used to tow the Schweizer 2-33 at sea level airports. I content that the tow speed would not be comfortable for a 2-33 and that overheating of the continental engine would be...
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January 29th 04 03:04 AM
by Steve Go to last post
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Laister LP-15 Nugget characteristics by Randy Cone
I am looking for information from pilots who have owned a Laister LP-15 or flown one. I am considering purchasing one as a first glider and would like to know about their quirks and maintenance problems. I am a private pilot and long time hang glider pilot. Any response appreciated! Randy
January 29th 04 02:43 AM
by Randy Cone Go to last post
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and when you know how to prevent a spin.......... by Pete Zeugma
you can do terrific and wonderfully exciting things like this.... http://www2.wavecamp.no/gallery/albums/video2003/Dune_running.mpeg note: this is a large movie (8.5 meg) if you want to save it, go to the link below and right click, save as on the dune_running pic.....
January 29th 04 12:30 AM
by BTIZ Go to last post
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Handling characteristics of 18 (and 15) meter sailplanes??? by Rory O'Conor
I fly a DG800B. This handles fine, just as easy as Discus and DG300 which I previously flew. I am a comparative novice. Main advantage is engine which has various advantages: a) can be fully independant and dont have to wait for launch on good day b) can fly and explore on marginal days c) no...
January 28th 04 08:32 PM
by Rory O'Conor Go to last post
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X-Country Clinic by Andrew Parker
Canadian Advanced Soaring Seminar Announcement To: All Glider pilots From: Andrew Parker, Canadian Advanced Soaring Date: January 28, 2004 Sixth Annual CAS Winter Soaring Seminar – Oakville, On. Canada 2004 Canadian Advanced Soaring is pleased to announce our sixth annual winter soaring...
January 28th 04 08:26 PM
by Andrew Parker Go to last post
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LS 22 by Jean-Marc Franssen
Hi all. I have in my computer a video file with a nice soundtrack. A singer with a guitar sings a song in a style that sounds like American Folk Song to me and that goes like this: Have you heard the latest news That the LS 22's Will have nothing on their panel but a screen That will the latest...
January 28th 04 12:53 PM
by Jean-Marc Franssen Go to last post
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Blipmap question by Libelle Driver
Is there a place on the blipmap site that gives numerical data instead of the colored graphs of maps? Thanks, Fred
January 28th 04 08:22 AM
by Mark Navarre Go to last post
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Stu Tittle by Thomas F. Dixon
Would someone please send me Stu's current email. The one I have is no longer working. Thank you. Tom
January 28th 04 04:22 AM
by Thomas F. Dixon Go to last post
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Anyone need a glider moved by Jeff Landfield
I am Jeff and I live in Albuquerque, NM. If anyone needs a glider transported I am available to do the work. I have a very flexible college schedule and I am willing to travel to where the glider is. I also have access to a vehicle that can tow from a buddy of mine. Call me at 505 980 5377 or email...
January 28th 04 02:01 AM
by Jeff Landfield Go to last post
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Spoilers on Laister Nugget? by Stewart Kissel
Could not find this information in the Sailplane Directory. What approach control devices does this ship have? Also anyone with experience care to comment on assembly and flight characteristics?
January 28th 04 01:47 AM
by JJ Sinclair Go to last post
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Looking for Travis Williams by JC
I am looking for Travis Williams. I think he worked for Steve's Soaring doing repair work. I purchased some Blanik parts from him and would like to see if he has some more that I need. The numbers I have for him are not working. Please email me at . Thank-you very much.
January 28th 04 01:29 AM
by F.L. Whiteley Go to last post
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