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Oil Stain Leather by Jonathan St. Cloud
I dropped exactly one drop of 1:40 oil and av gas on my beautiful leather headrest. Does anyone know of a leather/oil cleaner that would not make a bigger mess?
May 27th 20 07:34 PM
by kinsell Go to last post
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Guidelines or formulas for how much water to dump in narrow or weakthermal racing? by Charles Ethridge
Hi, all. When racing a typical 1-2 hour flatland race in, say, a Diana2 or Ventus3-15 (15 meter ships with water ballast and flaps), are there any guidelines or formulas for how much water to dump, particularly when thermals are weak or narrow? Here are the parameters I'm thinking would apply...
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May 27th 20 07:18 AM
by 2G Go to last post
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Winch podcast Soaring the Sky by Jim S
Bill has many good points concerning winch launching. Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bcL5Zr7k3L37rjCEPjWD8?si=f6QOrMoyQyahCHF7CdA5Kg
May 27th 20 02:16 AM
by Jim S Go to last post
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Winch podcast by Jim S
Bill has many good points on winch launching. Give it a listen. https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-z5pha-dd8d1e
May 27th 20 02:11 AM
by Jim S Go to last post
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Just out - the first colour e-ink android phone ... XCSoar folks take notice by Stephen Szikora
Just out - the first color e-ink android phone ... XCSoar folks take notice.. I’ve searched and read through many thread on sunlight readability and devices in the cockpit and those that lament the lack of a new Dell Streak 5 with transflective display. Sure, newer OMELED phones are brighter but...
May 26th 20 01:54 PM
by Stephen Szikora Go to last post
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Open 2-Seater Trailer F/S with possible immediate delivery by Michael Opitz
Listing for Central Mississippi Soaring which lost their Twin Astir G-103 due to an accident. Trailer is in good condition, relatively new tires, has surge brakes, and trailers well. Configured for a Twin Astir, but can be reconfigured for most any 16.5 meter 2-seater, etc. Sellers will be in...
May 26th 20 01:41 PM
by Roy B. Go to last post
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winter 57mm altimeter like new - $ 600 by [email protected]
I bought this altimeter brand new about 3 years ago. It works and feels as brand new. It is mounted in the panel of my Stemme S10 vt. The reason I am selling it is because I replacing it with a digital altimeter. Anyone interested text me at seven six zero, seven zero three 0869. Mario
May 26th 20 12:38 PM
by Rakel Go to last post
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CFI-G's by [email protected]
C F I-G's Perhaps by now you have read SOARING editor Eric Bick's statement regarding the start of a new department entitled CFI-G Corner. On page thirty-eight is an article I wrote along the lines of teaching techniques or perhaps different ways of presenting safety related information,...
May 26th 20 02:29 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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rotax carb by john firth
Amongst all the weighty deliberations on improving safety, maybe someone experienced and knowlegable about diaphrgam carburetors could give me guidance. I fly a PIK 20E , Rotax 501 unreliable engine which has been behaving erratically, surging but not misfiring that I can detect. From the plugs...
May 25th 20 09:39 PM
by Brett Go to last post
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2020 Accidents & Insurance, usa by CindyB[_2_]
There has been less flying this spring due to Covid-19, yet a 30% increase in horrific accidents in the US 2019 vs. 2020. A letter went out today urging several good ideas to consider by clubs and businesses to help reverse this trend. Webinars, ground school sessions, additional dual checks...
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May 25th 20 01:33 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Mentorship for Women by [email protected]
Playing off the US success at the 2020 WWGC, our family is interested in partially sponsoring one or more mentorship activities to support the training of women glider pilots (for early phase, rusty, competitive, XC, aerobatic, demo flight, etc.). Unlike some other funding sources, the money would...
May 24th 20 07:45 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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KGARS - Kiting Glider Automatic Relase System by [email protected]
I am thinking A CG tow hook for the towplane, likr RC models do. This way Glider can stall the tow plane while kiting, but not point its nose down. I envision a tunnel for the tow rope along the fuselage top so it doesn't jam the rudder/elevator. The front end of tunnel/rope is connected to the...
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May 24th 20 01:35 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Oudie gear warning? by [email protected]
Hey all - I just acquired an original Oudie and I have noticed a gear warning in the profile setup. Not mentioned in the manual and the previous 2 owners do not know about it. I have not noticed it trying to get my attention in the pattern either. I will ask Naviter next unless youze can fill me in.
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May 24th 20 05:22 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Signal Red/Orange Vinyl by AS
Hi all, looking for a source for signal, day-glow orange or red vinyl sheets. Any suggestions? Uli 'AS'
May 23rd 20 11:52 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Solo 2350 Un-Pickle procedure by Jonathan St. Cloud
I was looking through the aircraft Maintenance manual and the solo 2350 engine manual, both have the same procedure for long term storage (over 2 months). Neither has the "un-pickle" procedure. Was looking for guidance from those knowledgable. Thank you in advance, Jon
May 23rd 20 08:51 AM
by Tango Whisky Go to last post
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Battery Charger for PowerSonic SLA/AGM batteries by John Foster
I'm looking for a good charger for my PowerSonic AGM batteries. I have a car charger, but that seems to be malfunctioning, as it doesn't seem to want to charge car batteries or my glider batteries. Any recommendations on a good charger for these type of batteries?
May 23rd 20 02:52 AM
by 2G Go to last post
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The aerodynamics of a towplane in a kiting glider situation by Tom BravoMike
I know there is a thread going on about and around the latest tragic accident from 5-9-2020 and I preferred to start a new thread as I felt uncomfortable going into a dry technical discussion in the context. So the issue is: I would like to know more about the aerodynamics of the towplane in all...
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May 23rd 20 02:42 AM
by Jonathan St. Cloud Go to last post
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Not Gliding, But Flying, Sorta.... by Dan Marotta
I'm in the country south of Blum, TX where I've just completed my new gyro plane kit.Â* Unfortunately, the as delivered brake master cylinder was faulty, so I've had to tie the aircraft down for engine run tests.Â* Otherwise, everything worked perfectly except for a very small coolant leak...
May 23rd 20 12:40 AM
by Dan Marotta Go to last post
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File from PowerMouse - IGC? by Dave Springford
Does anyone have an IGC file from an IGC approved PowerMouse? I am seeking approval for the non-IGC version as a Position Recorder from our NAC. My club put them in our K-21B's where they will do the occasional 5 hr and 1000 m height gain silver badge legs. I am trying to ascertain how to...
May 22nd 20 11:04 PM
by Dave Springford Go to last post
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KGARS - Kiting Glider Automatic Relase System by weemacgregor
On Friday, 15 May 2020 08:38:49 UTC-4, wrote: KGARS – Kiting Glider Automatic Release System About 10 years ago I assembled an auto tow hitch that utilized a TOST release and a small pneumatic cylinder. With a small air bottle at ~100 psi and a solenoid valve and a...
May 22nd 20 10:16 PM
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