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FAA Exemption Letter (USA) by
Bob 7U
I haven't heard anything in a few years about the requirement to carry
an FAA Exemption letter in the cockpit. Is it still a requirement or
has common sense prevailed?
The latest info I could find on the SSA web site only extends the
exemption until October 2008.
Thanks,
Bob 7U
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LS 6 Undercarriage collapse by
Bob 7U
So, a few years back, there was a spate of undercarriage collapses on
LS 6 sailplanes and a Technical Bulletin was issued by the LBA on how
to fix the problem.
http://www.dg-flugzeugbau.de/Data/TM-LS/LS6/TM6012.pdf
Does anyone know if the suggested replacement part for the gas strut
(4R2-111) is...
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Classic motorglider info please by
Bob Babcock
I am deciding on a homebuilt project. I am considering a project like
the classic Fournier motorgliders. I believe they are called touring
motorgliders. Thr RF4 style or my favorite looking plane, the
Schleicher ASK-14, is the type I'm refering to. Powered flight would
be my primary purpose to...
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Mono wheel motorgliders by
Bob Babcock
Could I ask what operating the mono wheel motorgliders, such as the
Fournier RF-4, Ask-14, Europa, is like. I have not found much written
on ground handling and crosswind operation of these undercarriages.
I am interested in the systems with the small outriggers for self
launch operation.
It...
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New jet sailplane videos by
Bob C
2006 jet sailplane montage video and 2006 jet sailplane
night show video posted at www.silentwingsairshows.com/video.html
The night show video is best viewed in high resolution
(60 meg file).
BC
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Airshow season is over by
Bob C
Well, the 2006 airshow season is over. I've burned
over 400 gallons of jet-A this summer and there is
no doubt that the twin-jet glider is the most fun aircraft
I've ever flown. Thanks to all the guys at AMT-USA
for their support, and a big thanks to all the airshow
volunteers and sponsors without...
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Glider definition (span^2/weight) by
Bob C
A while back I read an FAA definition of a glider (as
opposed to an airplane). I think it was an FAA document
that referenced JAR 22. One of the criteria was a
span squared over weight number (S^2/W). I can't find
this document. Does this sound familiar to anyone?
Bob C.
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April 29th 07 04:19 AM
by Bob C
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Glider definition (span^2/weight) by
Bob C
A while back I read an FAA definition of a glider (as
opposed to an airplane). I think it was an FAA document
that referenced JAR 22. One of the criteria was a
span squared over weight number (S^2/W). I can't find
this document. Does this sound familiar to anyone?
Bob C.
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Jet Sailplane at Sunset by
Bob C
Video of the Silent-J jet sailplane at sunset. 22
June 2007. Denver, CO. Elevation 5500'. DA about 7000'.
Thanks to JD 'Dave' Radomski for filming and editing
this piece.
http://www.silentwingsairshows.com/video/jet_sailplane_sunset.wmv
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June 27th 07 07:16 AM
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Which Tow Vehicle by
Bob C
Which vehicle to tow a glider trailer has been debated
ad nauseum on RAS. I have always been a staunch supporter
of towing with a full-size truck. After the events
of last Thursday, I feel my position is vindicated.
I was towing my sailplane westbound on Interstate 40
near Gallup, NM. I had...
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Jet sailplane update by
Bob C
_Jet Sailplane Makes Its Maiden Night Flight_
Just a quick update on the jet sailplane. It's 11:30
PM here. I just got home from taking the jet sailplane
on its maiden night flight. I could not have asked
for a nicer evening for test flying. Thanks to Bob
Hudson - who is probably in trouble...
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April 13th 06 08:06 AM
by Bob C
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Jet sailplane demonstration at SSA convention by
Bob C
I'll have the jet sailplane on display at the 2006
SSA convention. Last year in Ontario, I fired up the
engines in the parking lot. The few who were there
seemed to get a kick out of it. I'd be willing to
fire them up in Dallas Wednesday morning before I put
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Jet pack by
Bob C
Check out Ebay item #4602107082
Also his website at www.skywalkerjets.com
This guy's trying to sell the rights to name it for
$0.5 Million!
Unfortunately, he's serious...
He's planning to fly it tomorrow. Claimed he couldn't
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January 10th 06 07:21 AM
by Bob C
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Jet pack by
Bob C
Check out Ebay item #4602107082
Also his website at www.skywalkerjets.com
This guy's trying to sell the rights to name it for
$0.5 Million!
Unfortunately, he's serious...
He's planning to fly it tomorrow. Claimed he couldn't
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Jet sailplane photos by
Bob C
Photos from Wednesday's photo mission. I flew formation
with Clayton Stansell's Cessna 175 for about 35 minutes.
The twin AT-450's only required about 50% thrust to
keep the sailplane in the formation at 80 MPH indicated
(about 92 MPH true) at 7000' MSL. Photos by Bill Pearson
of High Altitude...
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Jet sailplane photos by
Bob C
Photos from Wednesday's photo mission. I flew formation
with Clayton Stansell's Cessna 175 for about 35 minutes.
The twin AT-450's only required about 50% thrust to
keep the sailplane in the formation at 80 MPH indicated
(about 92 MPH true) at 7000' MSL. Photos by Bill Pearson
of High Altitude...
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November 18th 05 03:14 AM
by Bob C
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Panel volt meter by
Bob C
I just found a really nice panel volt meter. It is
7/8' X 1-3/4' X 1/8'. Weighs nothing. It needs a
single 7/32' hole for mounting. The wires run through
the single hollow mounting stud to the rear of the
panel. Really slick! 2 wires (+V & ground). Reads
4V to 25V. It's from Lascar...
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January 13th 05 12:00 PM
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Canopy causes cockpit fire by
Bob C
Yesterday afternoon Mark Mocho (MM Fabrication) opened
the canopy of his Pegasus to get his cell phone. By
the time he made a call to me, his soaring hat, which
was lying atop the glare shield, was smoking. The
canopy was acting like a big magnifying glass and focusing
the sun's rays onto a...
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Cessna towhook by
Bob C
Apologies if this posted twice.
Contact Cessna. There are factory approved drawings
for a Schweizer towhook installation. There is a charge
for the drawings, but once you own them, you can install
the towhook with nothing more than a logbbook entry.
Since it is factory approved additional...
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Cessna towplane by
Bob C
Contact Cessna. There are factory approved drawings
for a Schweizer towhook installation. There is a charge
for the drawings, but once you own them, you can install
the towhook with nothing more than a logbbook entry.
Since it is factory approved additional equipment,
and not a modification, no...
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January 23rd 04 04:27 AM
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