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Name that contest by
Bob Johnson
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=hobbs,nm&ll=32.772721,-103.217154&spn=0.004925,0.007596&t=k&hl=en
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Tip for google map lat / lon by
[email protected]
Google maps http://maps.google.com are very cool and include satelite
images. However, as far as I can tell lat / lon coordinate support is
undocumented.
You can enter latitude and longitude in the main search text box in
comma separated decimal format. West Longitude is negative. For example
my...
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Std 102 water ballast plug by
Tom Dukerich
The plug for the water ballast is stuck in up position. I've reached
in and tried to operate the lever by hand, but it will not move. Any
suggestions for getting it operational?
Thanks - Tom
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USA National Open Class Contest by
Jay
For all you Open Class competitors out there - the National contest
will be held in Ephrata, WA this year from June 28th through July 7th
with practice days on June 26th and 27th. The soaring season has
already started at Ephrata with some pilots contacting wave just last
weekend.
As you all know,...
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April 12th 05 07:39 PM
by Jay
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You're Invited! by
F.L. Whiteley
All members of Soaring and their friends and families are cordially invited
to attend the U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum Formal Dedication and Gala
Dinner and Dance. These events will be held in the large new building at
918 East Old Hwy 66 in Moriarty, NM at 7 PM Friday evening, June 10,...
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Revised IGC-approval documents for Cambridge and EW recorders by
Ian Strachan
Revised IGC-approval documents have been issued for the following types
of GNSS Flight Recorders:
Cambridge models 10, 20 and 25
EW models A-D
In both cases, the manufacturer's details have been updated and in the
case of Cambridge, the change of IGC-approval level that will occur on
15 March...
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ELY Camp by
Rick
2005 ELY CAMP 26June thru 2July
There will be a fly-in at Ely, NV from 26 June to 2 July. The emphasis
will be on fun and learning. Daily weather briefings will be provided
by Ely Soaring. There will be tasks (for those who want to fly
together), badge and record attempts along with "just for...
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April 13th 05 07:25 PM
by Rick
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Thanks to White Sands Soaring Assoc. by
Rick
ALAMOGORDO FIESTA 2004
The White Sands Soaring Club had a great "first" Fiesta over the
Memorial Day holidays. The club felt that late May and early June would
provide better soaring than the Turkey Fest that was held for years.
They were certainly correct and we have been able to enjoy the...
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April 13th 05 07:40 PM
by Rick
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[US: PA/NY/NJ] Governor's Cup off to a good start by
Papa3
The 2005 Governor's Cup is already going strong, with at least 10
qualifying flights made in the last week. On Tuesday, several
intrepid pilots of the Brandywine Soaring Association set out from New
Garden to compete on the South Course. Meanwhile, Aero Club Albatross
has already posted a number...
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April 13th 05 10:36 PM
by Papa3
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Training in New Zealand by
Steve Traut
Hello all -- Does anyone have recommendations for clubs for an American
pilot to study with while in New Zealand?
I'm a student glider pilot near to solo, expecting to get a license in
the U.S. by June or so. I'm thinking ahead to a New Zealand trip I'm
planning for Jan or Feb. I'd like to spend a...
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flightlog software by
Momme Mommsen
Hi,
we have written a open source flight log softwa FluPP
(http://flupp.sf.net). At the moment it is written in Delphi and only
available in German.
We plan to rebuilt FluPP2 from scratch. This time we use C# for better
compatibility to Linux and Hand helds and there will be the...
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Flying dogs in Australia by
Charles Yeates
1.A Mooney was taking off at Albury Woodonga, NSW -- the pilot had an
Irish setter on board. As the ship accelerated for take-off, the excited
dog jumped from the back seat into the baggage compartment, hit the
compartment door, which, unlocked, opened. The dog put his head out,
automobile window...
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Volkslogger + Mac by
Wouter Wessels
Hi,
For years I have been frustrated that there was no way to read the
Volkslogger GPS logger with my Mac ...
So, being a Mac programmer, I wrote the software myself.
http://www.GeoPS.nl
It is now in Public Beta, so everybody can download it for free and try
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Google Video by
Knacklappen
Hmmm, have just discovered that Googles new video service (still in
beta phase) accepts video uploads: http://video.google.com/
It reads: "We're accepting digital video files of any length and size.
Simply sign up for an account and upload your videos using our Video
Uploader (please be sure you...
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Colibri failures? by
[email protected]
I bought a Colibri data logger in June 2003 and have enjoyed using it
with SeeYou to go over my flights (no badge or record work for me). But
the unit failed in March 2004 with a "Seal Not Valid" message, which
was fixed by returning it to the manufacturer. The unit recently failed
in the same mode...
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New soaring weblog by
Roger Worden
I've started a blog about my experiences as a student pilot and now as a
low-time private. I hope this will be helpful to new soaring student pilots.
When I was starting out, I found a wonderful web site for those new to the
sport, that really helped me a lot. That site's gone, so I thought I'd...
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