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Options by [email protected]
We successfully fly our sailplanes by keeping our options open, don't we? We keep an extra 300 feet in the pattern, just in case we hit a bunch of sink, don't we? On the ridge we keep our speed up and always have an escape route, don't we? Why then, do we continue to use a finish gate that reduces...
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March 14th 05 06:33 PM
by Mark James Boyd Go to last post
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What was your first glider? by flgliderpilot
Out of curiosity, I searched but found no similar thread... So what was your first glider, how did you find it, how long did you fly it, did you keep it or quickly out grow it? Would love to hear your stories...
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September 2nd 09 11:58 PM
by jsbrake Go to last post
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XC Soar map help needed by Ken Latam
Running XC Soar on an Ipaq 2215. The program loaded and runs fine as well as the Flashcard GPS unit. My problem is how do you load the map data into the program? I have gone to the Naviter web site and downloaded the map covering this area,but can't get XC Soar to find it. Ken
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June 18th 11 12:36 PM
by Werner Schmidt Go to last post
32 2,783
LX NAV offers new V7 Vario by Richard[_9_]
It is my great pleasure to announce a new product by LXNAV, V7. V7 is a standalone digital speed-to-fly variometer and final glide calculator with GPS input and PDA/PNA input/output. It is a great companion to the Ultimate Le, Oudie, PDA or PNA. See details later today at: www.craggyaero.com
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September 12th 13 11:28 PM
by Morgan[_2_] Go to last post
32 3,482
Measurement of CofG by Artiom M
Hi all, I’m trying to understand how to determine CofG of my DG-100. In the maintenance manual there is such sentence which I do not understand: “The fuselage must be leveled so that the top of the aft fuselage boom has a tail-down slope of l00 : 3.67.“ I understood that I need to lift up the...
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January 17th 12 12:23 AM
by Brad[_2_] Go to last post
32 2,267
Cobra Top Hinge Bolt Failure - Revisit by Whiskey Delta
Any further information or new developments regarding the bolt failure discussed last year? Discussion found he http://groups.google.com/group/rec.aviation.soaring/browse_thread/thread/5ab46ee572ef6bb6 Thanks, WD
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June 19th 13 06:36 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
32 2,098
Sigh... (USA) by BobW
Not a good past 2 weeks per FAA prelims...midair (no reported injuries, thank heaven!) apparently yesterday, & a takeoff groundloop a week ago Monday. Three "substantially damaged" gliders. IDENTIFICATION Regis#: 101LV Make/Model: CEN Description: CENTRAIR 101 Date: 06/07/2012...
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June 18th 12 01:17 AM
by Craig Funston[_2_] Go to last post
32 1,793
LXNav V7 vs Butterfly vario? by Chris Davison[_2_]
Anyone got any in flight experience of the LX Nav V7 or the Butterfly vario? I love the features of the Butterfly but looking at YouTube clips it seems to be way too sensitive?? Any alternatives? Thanks Chris
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January 8th 13 10:37 AM
by Max Kellermann[_2_] Go to last post
32 2,615
Motorgliders on OLC? by WAVEGURU
I would like to see how many points the motorglider guys would end up scoring if their motor was rendered unavailable after launch. A friend of mine couldn't get his motor started one day, so he took an aero tow, and his flying was much different that day. It's just not the same when you know...
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May 24th 13 05:27 PM
by SF Go to last post
32 1,221
US contest scoring formula is broken by Steve Koerner
Over the last several years I've found it quite annoying that I cannot read the rules and understand the US scoring formula. The calculation of US scores has become encumbered with so many correction factors, devaluation factors and the like that mere mortals cannot relate soaring performance to...
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June 26th 09 09:24 PM
by Chip Bearden[_2_] Go to last post
32 1,473
would an AOA indicator be helpful in a glider? by mooseknuckel1
I am not a glider pilot, although I have been up with friends a few times in the past, but I know the basic instrumentation is pretty limited- and for good reason. However, would an AOA indicator increase the efficency of gliding enough at best L/D, min sink and other specific angles of attack...
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June 15th 09 01:30 PM
by Mike Bamberg Go to last post
32 1,640
Passenger Comfort..... by [email protected]
I'm a relatively new commercial pilot and have had several passengers with NPE...near puke events! Some have been uncomfortable from the moment we start the tow, others at altitude and others while thermaling. I keep the chatter going, recommend steady breathing and to look at the horizon. I make...
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August 9th 05 02:39 PM
by John in the air Go to last post
32 2,076
Contest Safety by birddog bob
Why don't people in SRA and SSA get the message about contest safety? A unnecessary loss of life because the FINISH GATE was used and not a FINISH CYLINDER. Charlie Spratt and the top racing pilots want the finish gate at contests because it is so exciting! All the near misses in the pull ups and...
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August 15th 05 01:00 AM
by BGMIFF Go to last post
32 1,888
Bronze Badge question by [email protected]
80) What is the approximate proper airspeed to use when flying between thermals on a cross-country flight against a headwind? a) The best lift/drag speed increased by one-half the estimated wind velocity. b) The minimum sink speed increased by one-half the estimated wind velocity. c) The best...
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January 11th 06 10:19 PM
by Eric Greenwell Go to last post
32 1,792
Many transponders in close proximity by 5Z
With all this discussion going on now, maybe someone with some knowledge or experience could enlighten us on the consequences of 10 or more sailplanes in a tight gaglge all squawking the same info. Will ATC see them all? Or will interference and/or filtering software at ATC make some or all of...
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September 6th 06 07:19 AM
by Overlap Go to last post
32 2,640
Re-curving mylar on a glider by Eric Greenwell
My top surface mylar seems to have lost some of it's curvature, because it doesn't quite touch the aileron and flaps when they are in positive positions. Does anyone know a way to put the curve back into the mylar without removing it? It's so well adhered and smoothly installed, I'd like to...
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October 18th 06 03:20 PM
by Udo Go to last post
32 2,498
SeeYou Single Person License by Jim Vincent
I was going to buy a copy of SeeYou from a friend since he uses Strepla for his flight reviews. He contacted SeeYou, and they told him that the license was specific to him only. My understanding of the US Uniform Commercial Code does not allow for single user restraints down to a specific...
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May 19th 07 07:10 AM
by Roger Worden Go to last post
32 1,429
SPOT messenger by [email protected]
Having followed the discussions here on the SPOT messenger (findmespot.com) I just bought one -- andhope never to need it of course. While far from perfect, it seems like a very good aid should search and rescue be needed. A few observations: I had thought I might use it in OK mode to report my...
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June 17th 08 09:37 PM
by 5Z Go to last post
32 3,311
FOR SALE NEW NK CLEAR NAV by [email protected]
We have one remaing "First Flight " early release CLEARNAV system for sale. Unit is ready to ship . contact :
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September 22nd 08 01:39 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
32 2,722
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb by son_of_flubber
(Title intended to add a bit of levity to serious post.) Soaring can kill you, but how do we put that risk into perspective? A statistics based Mortality Calculator helped me do that. I answered a few questions about my medical profile and age and it told me that statistically I have a 19%...
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January 23rd 14 08:05 AM
by Ramy Go to last post
32 1,435
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