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Boxing day flight by OscarCVox
Hi I have just had a lovely gentle flight. Bright sunshine but the air temparature below zero we aerotowed to 4000ft and encountered gentle wave. Once below the scattered cumulus we found very weak small thermals. Landed the Duo and tucked into mince pies with my club mates. What a lovely way to...
December 27th 04 07:18 AM
by Jibpilot Go to last post
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Update your info on SSA website by Burt Compton
USA / SSA Commercial Soaring Operators and SSA Chapter Clubs: Now is the time to check your listing on "Where To Fly" (it's hiding behind "The Sport" button) at www.ssa.org and make updates and corrections, especially to your contact information. Look at your listing then email your updates to...
December 27th 04 06:09 AM
by Mark James Boyd Go to last post
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LIppmann reports a 950 meter winch launch with their Dynatec winch line - anything higher? by Bill Daniels
Lippmann in Germany reports a winch launch to 950 meters (3100'). http://www.lippmann.de/hoistline.htm Has anyone heard of a higher launch? Bill Daniels
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December 27th 04 01:33 AM
by Larry Bogan Go to last post
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Newbie question on trailering Setup by joe
I am wondering what is involved with trailering and setting up an average (popular model) glider. Can one reasonable expect to park the car, unload the trailer, and have glider ready to fly in under 90minutes? Does it usually take two people? Do gliders ever have wings separate in flight due to...
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December 27th 04 12:10 AM
by 59 Go to last post
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Motor Falke & Dimona by
Hi, I am currently working on a website dedicated to above types including production history and photos etc, I already have a large amount of info but I am looking for any good resolution pictures of any Falkes's or Dimona's that you may have. Having travelled Europe considerably in the last...
December 26th 04 02:37 PM
by TL Go to last post
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S A Nationals - Dust Devil 04 by [email protected]
Entries now at a reasonable level of 42 competitors for latest entry list see: http://www.sssa.org.za Let the games begin!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 25th 04 10:47 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Vintage stuff. by Bruce
For what it is worth. We have just completed the major work of refurbishing our club's 1956 Scheibe Bergfalke II/55. We returned her to the hangar resplendent in new red and white fabric and dope and with a lot of repairs... So - for those in the northern hemisphere who have the time to look. It...
December 25th 04 03:34 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Lithium technology batteries by Ken Kochanski (KK)
Although the technology is still pricy vs lead-acid batteries, the power/weight/size vs cost equation is getting better. Anybody using lithium model airplane packs bundeled to produce 12 - 14 v @3 - 6 amps as a power source for their glider? (I have been looking at the duralite site ... I'm sure...
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December 25th 04 06:40 AM
by Eric Greenwell Go to last post
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Pw5 is the best for any class. by pw5isthebest
Time for the annual PW5 discussion. After reading all the negative posts here for years about how bad the PW5 is and how it is leading to the downfall of Soaring around the world, I have come to a realization. It is FEAR. Yes, all these hotshots who put down this ship simply could not compete...
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December 24th 04 08:17 PM
by Eric Greenwell Go to last post
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Merry Christmas Glider Pilots :) by Mal.com
Safe and happy soaring fly and drive safe. Mal
December 24th 04 11:27 AM
by Mal.com Go to last post
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Pw5 is the best for any class. by TeamP1
Hey listen to Al... He knows... PW5 sucks... If some one has different opinion, please DO NOT let us know as this conversation has been done and overwith sooooooo many times...
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December 24th 04 06:51 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Gel Coat for Dummies by Ray Lovinggood
Help. I want to repair some self-inflicted wounds on the leading edges of the wings on my LS1-d. The wounds were created when getting the wings out from and/or putting them back into the definintely non-Cobra/Komet trailer. While not a Cobra, it is a 'serpent' type of trailer, but more of a...
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December 24th 04 02:12 AM
by Jim Phoenix Go to last post
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Customer/Club Member Relationship Management by Tony Cavanna
Hi, Does anyone use Customer Relationship Manager software to manage their club members? If you do what do you use? Tony Cavanna.
December 24th 04 12:45 AM
by Ian Cant Go to last post
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ASTM standards on light sport aircraft by Mark James Boyd
Hmmm...the table of contents for this 83 page publication has gyro, powered parachute, airplane, LTA... but no gliders... Sigh...it looks like this opportunity has passed. It looks like Pipistrel won't be able to get an SLSA certificate for anything, so no Pipistrel glider rentals... And so much...
December 23rd 04 12:52 PM
by smjmitchell Go to last post
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Solstice by Bob Korves
The solstice is here! Summer is coming!!! For those of you in the southern hemisphere, well, your day will come... (-: -Bob
December 23rd 04 05:38 AM
by BTIZ Go to last post
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Soaring Server "soaring.aerobatics.ws" is back online by John Leibacher
The main Soaring Server http://soaring.aerobatics.ws which was offline for a bit last week is back up. There are two identical "mirror" sites at http://soaring.gahsys.com and http://soaring.xinqu.net available for this eventuality, or regular use. Apologies for the inconvenience, many thanks...
December 23rd 04 05:33 AM
by John Leibacher Go to last post
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Parachute question by Duster
I'm planning on purchasing a new or used parachute to replace mine that does not fit the contours of my ship. My question pertains to the accepted longevity of emergency parachutes which I've often heard is about 20 years. Because mine is 27 years old, I was just about to toss my Security 250 in...
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December 23rd 04 03:37 AM
by Mark James Boyd Go to last post
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Philadelphia Glider Council hosting Region 2 Ground School by chipsoars
Philadelphia Glider Council Glider Pilots Ground School -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who Should Attend:
December 23rd 04 03:11 AM
by chipsoars Go to last post
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USA / CFIG Recertification Clinic / Chicago area January 2005 by SoarBooks
The Soaring Safety Foundation (safety affiliate of the SSA) will conduct a Glider Flight Instructor Recertification Clinic in Lombard, Illinois, on Saturday January 8 and Sunday January 9 2005. Reservations are required for this event. Location: Embassy Suites Hotel in Lombard Illinois. Clinic...
December 22nd 04 07:45 PM
by SoarBooks Go to last post
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Gliding Flight Simulator by Martin Tolton
I have been cruising around cyber-space looking for an accurate flight sim while the outside tempurature hovers around -20 degrees C. I am a licenced glider pilot so I am particular. I have currently found three possible software packages: 1. Microsoft FS 2004 2. x-plane v7 3. SFS v 4 (soaring...
December 22nd 04 10:30 AM
by Evals Go to last post
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