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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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March 25th 09 07:18 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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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...
August 10th 09 01:45 PM
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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
August 8th 09 01:13 AM
by JS Go to last post
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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
July 2nd 09 04:00 PM
by Tony Condon[_2_] Go to last post
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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...
July 10th 09 05:40 PM
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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...
June 12th 09 03:50 PM
by doug Go to last post
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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...
May 25th 09 04:00 AM
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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
May 22nd 09 12:55 AM
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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...
March 24th 09 01:15 AM
by Tony Condon[_2_] Go to last post
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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...
May 5th 09 03:11 AM
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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...
April 17th 09 06:10 AM
by Eric Greenwell Go to last post
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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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January 21st 15 10:00 PM
by Darryl Ramm Go to last post
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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...
March 30th 09 04:27 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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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...
March 30th 09 03:39 PM
by vontresc Go to last post
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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...
January 28th 14 02:58 PM
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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...
January 28th 14 02:57 PM
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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.
July 20th 17 07:18 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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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
May 13th 09 07:06 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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unreal - Russian 737 due to stall? by Tony V
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/russian-investigators-crashed-plane-dive-losing-speed-low-20934200
November 20th 13 04:07 AM
by Serg Go to last post
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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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June 21st 11 09:30 PM
by Grider Pirate[_2_] Go to last post
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