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Bending Plexiglass by
Tony Condon[_2_]
I need to make a new section of the canopy on the Cherokee. Its a pretty
simple bend, not really a compound curve or anything. But I dont know
anything about how to do it. I suspect that I need to heat the plexi up
and then weight it to bend, repeat as necessary? Im sure that several of
us have...
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Cherokee II out and about by
Tony Condon[_2_]
I posted this on a few other aviation forums. Got the Cherokee out into
some of those booming kansas thermals today. I didnt think the stats for
the trip were too shabby for a 23:1 glider flying most of the flight below
2500 AGL.
Weather was forecast to be decent, although there was a strong...
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Glider ops in Puerto Rico? by
Tony Condon[_2_]
Does anyone know of any glider operations on the island? A friend is
headed there for the next week for a wedding and was curious.
-Tony Condon
Cherokee II N373Y
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August 8th 09 01:13 AM
by JS
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Soaring Aids Variometer by
Tony Condon[_2_]
I have an old Soaring Aids variometer that I am installing in the Cherokee.
It has ports on the back for static/TE and capacity flasks. They are not
labeled. One is red and the other is green. Any ideas on which is which?
Thanks!
-Tony Condon
Cherokee II N373Y
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IVSM 2009 Photos by
Tony Condon[_2_]
I have returned from my weekend at IVSM 2009. What a blast. I really
enjoyed flying off Harris Hill and could've stared at the beautiful
gliders and visited with the pilots for days and days. I did manage to
get a couple good soaring flights in, one hour in the ASK-13 and an hour
and 45 minutes...
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Trailer Suspension by
Tony Condon[_2_]
I'm considering replacing the axle/suspension for the trailer on the
Cherokee. Reskinning the trailer after windstorm damage has devolved into
rebuilding the trailer. I'm sure you all know how that goes.
I've been looking at the Rubber Torsional axles and I'm curious what the
opinion of the...
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by doug
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Opening weekend for the Cherokee by
Tony Condon[_2_]
I've been slow to get airborne this year. I moved to Wichita in Feb. and
the glider came down at the end of March. I managed to break the canopy
while doing the annual so first thing was to put new polycarbonate (Lexan)
on the frame. That turned out well, then I decided it was time for a...
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New Lift Source by
Tony Condon[_2_]
I just came across this on the web and thought that RAS might enjoy it.
perhaps this could be used on crummy days at contests and the CD could
just call a local duration task.
http://www.kevinandkell.com/2009/kk0517.html
-Tony Condon
Cherokee II N373Y
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May 22nd 09 12:55 AM
by BT
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Bending Plexiglass by
Tony Condon[_2_]
I need to make a new section of the canopy on the Cherokee. Its a pretty
simple bend, not really a compound curve or anything. But I dont know
anything about how to do it. I suspect that I need to heat the plexi up
and then weight it to bend, repeat as necessary? Im sure that several of
us have...
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Com Antenna by
Tony Condon[_2_]
I'm about ready to go shopping for the Cherokee. I've got a brand new
Microair 760 radio for the panel and I'd like to complement that with a
new antenna. There is plenty of room in the tail to mount a normal
airplane style com antenna. what are other people using? What would I
need to use for...
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Dipole Transponder Antennas by
Tony Condon[_2_]
Has anyone used a Dipole antenna on their transponder? I understand that
the dipole gives better coverage above where the "standard" antennas
usually only project down and to the sides. Aircraft Spruce carries
dipoles, they are a little spendy, but might be worth it. Any experience
out...
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King KT-78 Transponder by
Tony Condon[_2_]
King made a version of their KT-76 Transponder with only 150 watts of power
and called it the -78. Im curious if anyone has ever tried to use one of
these in a glider. If so, what sort of power draw did you experience?
Thanks!
-Tony Condon
Cherokee II N373Y
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Active Cherokee II's by
Tony Condon[_2_]
Ive recently moved to Wichita, KS, and have had this question asked of me
several times, and I don't have a good answer. I know that supposedly
around 150 Cherokee II's were built worldwide. I only for certain know
of 2 that are still flying. Mine and David Standley's (im sure thats
spelled...
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Model Gliders and Cherokee II's by
Tony Condon[_2_]
Did everyone see the article in Soaring this month about model sailplanes?
Very interesting. I learned about the scale model movement a few years ago
when I was researching Cherokee II stuff. Tom Martin had just come out
with his Cherokee II kit at that time. I found that there were a lot...
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Kestrel skid mod? by
Tony Dean
What I am trying to do is find out is if a sacrificial skid, sacrificial
plate or nose wheel can be safely added to the Slingsby kestrel. I fly
out
of a strip field and I am looking flight winterising a Kestrel.
But in the recent weather the field has become very mushy and
subsequently
the...
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Slingsby Kestral advice regards skid by
Tony Dean
What I am trying to do is find out is if a sacrificial skid, sacrificial
plate or nose wheel can be safely added to the Slingsby kestrel. I fly out
of a strip field and I am looking flight winterising a Kestrel.
But in the recent weather the field has become very mushy and subsequently
the...
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ASG 29 organ pipe like noise above 83 knots by
Tony Gaechter
I recently bought a used ASG 29 and get a loud noise like an organ pipe above 83 knots. Can anyone suggest a cause and cure. The noise is very loud and distracting.
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GlideNavII files by
Tony Parker
Does anyone have SUA and turning point files for the Southern Alps
(Sisteron) which will work with GNII? I would be very grateful for a copy!
Tony Parker
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November 20th 13 04:07 AM
by Serg
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Spectra winching question by
Tony V
We (Greater Boston Soaring Club) had our first Spectra "glider flinging"
session today and were surprised that we saw no altitude improvement
after switching from steel cable. The winds were not favorable and our
heights may improve in time. .... But that's not the question.
We have the option...
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