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Strobe light on glider by
Jonathan St. Cloud
A while ago several people remarked that Schleicher gliders offer a strobe was an option.
Below is an URL to a youtube video of such strobe. Typically the strobe is coupled with an unit from LxNav that allow the strobe to be on, only flash with Flarm warning, or...
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Janus 2-seat glider as a club glider? by
K_Miller
I am interested in learning if other soaring clubs have a Janus 2-seat glider in their fleet, which model they have, its suitability as a club ship and whether they would recommend one to a club that was looking for a 2-seat cross country trainer.
If you have other personal experience in the Janus,...
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Club Class vs. Sports Class by
noel.wade
OK, so I made a long post in one thread about competition classes...
5U started another thread about the Rules Committee and I was really
tempted to respond to Karl's comments there; but I didn't want to
hijack the topic. So I'll post this in a new topic instead:
I'm a low-time glider pilot...
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Top Hat or XC Soar and new Samsung Galaxy Devices by
[email protected]
Hello, Does anyone have experience running XC Soar or Tophat Soaring on the newer Samsung Devices?
The note 10 and S10 are reported to have brightness levels over 1000 nits. I’m guessing the previous 8 and 9 generations may also be pretty close for a lot less$
Cannot find much information out...
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FS - Mountain High EDS O2-D1 by
[email protected]
I bought a Mountain High O2-D1 flowmeter last year as a replacement for a personal one that had gone missing. I used it one time, then found my old one. It has all the parts that come with this unit (cannula, mask, bag, etc..) BUT NO TANK REGULATOR and is ready to go. Since I bought it Mountain...
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Wing wheel from Craggy Aero by
2G
I wanted to replace the Cobra wing wheel I had been using because 1) it goes with the ASH26e I have for sale and 2) the tire scrubs the tarmac as I go around turns, putting stress on the wing. I ordered the CA WingWheel from Craggy Aero because the wheel swivels with the direction of...
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June 15th 20 06:43 AM
by 2G
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Rotax Falke SF25C Motor Glider Tug by
Ian Forbes
Hi All
Does anybody out there have FIRST HAND experience of aerotowing with a
Rotax engined SF25C Falke Motor Glider.
I know these are certified for aerotowing in Europe and that a number of
clubs are using them. I am interested in hearing some feedback with
regards to performance, costs and...
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Glider Cross-country signoff & FARs by
Jamey Jacobs
In discussions with other US glider pilots recently, and based on a
quick search of the FARs, I believe that US pilots with PPL-Glider
rating do not need any endorsements or sign-off to go cross country.
If anyone knows differently, let me know.
Before there's lots of advice to get training, fly...
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January 24th 04 07:41 PM
by Jack
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Conspicuity Tape / Visibility Markings by
AGL
Hi;
We spend a lot of time discussing electronic collision avoidance
devices, and advice to keep a good lookout. To help the situation we
could also make our aircraft more visible to those what are keeping
that good lookout. Isn't some sort of visibility marking required in
Europe?
A search of...
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Tost brake bolt shears off by
Jack Glendening[_2_]
I am wondering if others have experienced the shearing of a Tost brake
bolt resulting in brake failure - I'm speaking about the bolt which
extends from the hub and is secured to the aircraft frame (not
the bolt which extends for the wire lever attachment). I experienced
such a failure on my latest...
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Birds in the hangar by
Ben Coleman
Our club is discussing what we can do to deter birds from perching in our hangar and messing up our aircraft. Can anyone recommend a technique? Are there any methods which have not worked?
The birds are small, probably swallows.
Thanks Ben
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PIK 20-B for sale by
Jack[_4_]
PIK 20-B - N77MA (TE) approx. 1175 hours - All ADs complied with on a
permanent basis - Minden trailer with new tires, good spare, and new
lights - finish good - canopy good with cover, no cracks and new
mecaplex rails - L-Nav with GPS-Nav - new Davis Belts - new Aerox
system cannula and mask -...
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SZD 56-2 DIANA by
[email protected]
There you find some nice shots of new polish glider .
http://www.gorpol.pl/lotnictwo/diana/3/diana2-2.html
http://www.gorpol.pl/lotnictwo/diana/2/diana2.html
and some info about her http://www.dianasailplanes.com/szd55.html
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January 26th 05 03:51 PM
by GK
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thermal lift by
ekantian
i am searching for any studies / info on the variation of rising
versus sinking air & specifically the variation of the maximum rate of
rising air within convective thermals.
i am curious how this max lift rate changes with thermal size / total
thermal energy. are larger "spikes" due to smaller...
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Ventus 3 Performance In Perry SC by
Nick Kennedy[_3_]
I noticed the Ventus 3 took 3 of the top 5 in the 18 meter class.
Looks like to me they have come up with a very fine ship.
I haven't seen one in person yet, look forward to that day.
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Super fast assembly and launch... by
KevinFinke
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Huk_WOxk1oc
After seeing this video, I think I'm going to try and recruit 5 people
to help me assemble my ship instead of just one....
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LS4 Winglets by
Sleigh
Anyone retro fitted a set of factory (piontkowski)
winglets onto a Ls4
Points for and against
thanks in advance
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Ventus 2cx brake by
BravoCharlie
Hi Pilots,
I have a V2cxT that has the standard S-H disc brake that no longer
works very well. I have been through the obvious fixes; pads, new
fluid, bleed, etc. and haven't been able to bring it back up to
original performance which was adequate but not stellar.
I know a number of pilots have...
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November 28th 08 04:21 PM
by DRN
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Which Way is That Thermal? by
ContestID67
I was sent a link to a gadget some college engineers-in-the-making
built. http://engenius.sece.rmit.edu.au/Abstracts/Page601.htm. It
tries to detect which way a thermal is based on temperature differences
between wing tips. Bright boys.
I have two questions;
1) Have there been other gadgets...
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News Flash: You don't need elevator control ! by
nowhere
Yes, according to Peter Garrison's "Aftermath" column in the November
issue of "Flying" you don't need to connect your elevator control! I
quote: "the NTSB report does not comment on the fact that a
disconnected elevator does not make an ASW-20, or for that matter any
other airplane, unflyable. The...
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