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Condor and CN by S9
Anyone linked up a ClearNav to Condor? How?
January 31st 19 02:48 AM
by Paul Remde Go to last post
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3000 h check - who? where? by Ivelin Kalushkov
Hello to everyone on the forum. I'm fairly new to gliding - finished my ABC in Australia in the beginning of this year but I'm originally from Bulgaria where I live at the moment as well. I'm looking to buy my first glider at the moment and noticing a lot of gliders for sale near the 3000 h...
July 11th 17 11:36 PM
by Ivelin Kalushkov Go to last post
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Good Read - George Lee's new book by John Seaborn (A8)
With many new soaring related books I have been enjoying George Lee's new book, Hold Fast To Your Dreams. George is a great guy and I thought I
February 4th 13 05:15 PM
by Paul Remde Go to last post
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new SF 34 owners group on Facebook by [email protected]
a new facebook group was just created, maybe good if some other people familar with this type join. This group intends to team up SF 34 owners worldwide. We like to have a platform to exchange information and tips about one of the best two-seater...
August 20th 20 10:43 PM
by AS Go to last post
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Flatlanders should explore R4S @ BRSS New Castle, VA Site by [email protected]
Dear Flatlanders, Last year, I had the privelege of flying in the R4 South contest in New Castle, VA, spanning over the 3rd week of September. I had little to no previous ridge flying experience, and was even cautioned by one top ranked pilot not to fly here. I'm glad I didn't listen. While this...
January 31st 18 02:33 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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DG300 tail dolly by Dougie Wilson
Anybody have one for sale as IMI have stopped making it or lost the mould.
June 4th 17 07:28 AM
by Dougie Wilson Go to last post
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Soaring July/August 1957 Nationals excerpt by Mike C
Found this the other day when I was looking for some info concerning the Horton IV flying wing results in a National contest. The good old days? "Coder told of working a thermal so low he could see through a second story window of a farm house. He also said he saw Bikle disappear out of sight...
February 15th 14 12:23 AM
by Craig Funston[_2_] Go to last post
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Hello from New Mexico by Robert[_7_]
Hi all. I have started building a larger plane but due to health issues at age 71 I though maybe I should rachet it down some. I have only flown c 172's and a Piper Warrior. So I bought the plans for the Sands and am wondering if I should make the tube fuselage or the wood one. My skills are wood...
August 21st 20 05:26 AM
by 2G Go to last post
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New BGA awards? by Mark Defendi
How many 300s, 500s or diamond heights have you done? We all do these tasks maybe many many times, but would it be nice if say when. You do 50 300s or 25 diamond heights there should be a new award? Maybe a diamond with some scrambled egg underneath the badge or say for 300s and 500s maybe ...
April 20th 17 04:31 PM
by Dan Marotta Go to last post
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Letter to Airmen by Jim[_33_]
While checking NOTAMS I have come across LTA ( Letter to Airmen) entries. What is an LTA? This is something I have not noticed before.
September 7th 17 11:31 PM
by Jim[_33_] Go to last post
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Visit From A Great Guy by Bob Youngblood
Yesterday I landed the Pawnee and noticed a guy standing next to a vehicle speaking with one of our tow pilots. The closer I got I could see that it was a spitting image of one of my late old friends. I could hardly hold back my comments, "you look exactly like your father", it was the son of E9,...
July 28th 20 12:42 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Need an AS-K21 trailer and transport from Wurstboro to Tehahcapi by [email protected][_1_]
Reasonable rental rate and transport fee paid. Contact: Jane Barrett at Skylark North email: mva7 at earthlink dot net phone: 661.822.5267 Or
April 20th 17 05:25 AM
by [email protected][_1_] Go to last post
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Towing with a Pawnee 150 by [email protected]
On Monday, May 12, 2003 at 10:17:15 AM UTC-6, Wallace Berry wrote: Hi, Anyone out there every tow with a 150 hp Pawnee? How was it as a tug? We currently tow with a Cessna 175 that has been re-engined with an O-360 and equipped with a STOL kit. It is an OK tug off a 5000' paved strip but...
January 31st 18 09:29 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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STATUS OF COMPETITORS by Jock Proudfoot
http://www.jpj-sumperk.cz/?page=flying What is "The station wagon class" ?
July 29th 20 11:24 AM
by Chris Wedgwood[_2_] Go to last post
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New OLC "Club" by [email protected][_1_]
Southern California is currently fractured into several different OLC clubs.. There is a movment by pilots in Tehachapi, Inyokern, Cal City, and Crystal to consolidate all OLC flights in the region into one club. The names "Southern Sierra", "Region 12 Soaring", and "SoCal Soaring" havbe been...
August 13th 12 10:31 PM
by [email protected][_1_] Go to last post
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NEW - Pure Planes - Schweizer 2-33 Display Model Kit by Paul Remde
Hi, I learned to fly in a Schweizer 2-33 and did my first solo in one. I'm happy to be able to now sell them. https://www.cumulus-soaring.com/store/gifts/pure-planes-schweizer-2-33 Good Soaring, Paul Remde Cumulus Soaring, Inc.
November 6th 20 10:29 PM
by Paul Remde Go to last post
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Hapoy Hanuka...another sky drawing in Namibia by Uri Savoray
Rafi Lusky and Avron Tal had a weak day in Namibia, so this is the result: https://www.onlinecontest.org/olc-3.0/gliding/flightinfo.html?dsId=8233419 They wrote: Happy Hanukkah! Part of the holiday symbols is the spinning top (dreidl, sevivon) that children play with during the holiday. Each pane...
December 11th 20 05:42 PM
by Uri Savoray Go to last post
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Glider cockpit size by [email protected]
On Friday, November 24, 2017 at 10:30:09 PM UTC-5, Steve Muhli wrote: Hi, New to this forum, thought I 'd pose a question..... I have a glider rating from years ago, I was wondering if anyone can suggest a list of gliders that are more "roomy" inside since I am 6'4" . I am planning on...
December 20th 17 10:58 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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US Standard Class Nationals — Day 6 by Retting
Sorry I’m late.....ate Italian at Mo’s with EA , PG and wife Pat, and crew Steve. Good food. A place where you BYOB. Great day today for most. Good vis, lift, clouds, bases. But to be on top one had to push on the stick. I forgot that part. A 3:30 TAT S, NW, SE, NW with a southerly wind 10-15....
August 7th 18 04:10 AM
by Retting Go to last post
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L-13 by Burt Compton - Marfa Gliders, west Texas
Bill Klein in Homestead, Florida (south of Miami) has a stash of L-13 parts in very good condition for sale. Yes, he is aware of the L-13 grounding. However some parts might fit the Blanik L-23 or the L-13 AC Acro version which I understand is not affected by the EASA AD. (Correct me if I'm...
January 20th 14 07:17 PM
by Burt Compton - Marfa Gliders, west Texas Go to last post
1 242
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