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Harder to stall in a steep turn? by Jim
In his book Gliding, p100, Derek Piggott writes: "In most modern gliders, the elevator power is not adequate to pull the wing beyond the stalling angle in a steep bank and it is only just possible to reach the pre-stall buffet with the stick right back. This is very different from straight flight...
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July 30th 03 10:14 AM
by Bert Willing Go to last post
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new tow plane/tow hitch by jim
We want to install a tow hitch on a recently acquired Husky in preparation for the contest season. Is a Tost hitch required or preferred for SSA sanctioned events? Is the venerable Schweitzer hitch still OK ? If so, for how long? Tost is the standard in Europe. Is the US moving toward that...
March 17th 10 12:09 AM
by BT[_3_] Go to last post
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Komet trailer painting by jim
What are the best procedures and materials for painting the fiberglass top on a Komet trailer? Prep? Primer? Urethane? Epoxy? Auto body shop? Aircraft paint shop?
March 9th 10 05:12 PM
by David Martin Go to last post
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HP-18 Polar info by jim
Does anyone have polar info for a HP-18? Thanks jim
September 25th 09 03:26 PM
by Wayne Paul Go to last post
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old gliding movie by jim
In 1954 or 1955 I saw a short movie at a local theater about gliding. It was in black and white and involved young men building/repairing a glider in secret from the military/police. They winch launched the glider which was flown by their leader. The young pilot was wounded by a military rifleman...
July 15th 09 02:30 AM
by jim Go to last post
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Parachute For Sale by jim
Softie Chair Pack. Repacked May 2012. Good condition and very comfortable. $850 plus shipping, firm.
June 11th 12 05:45 PM
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incere anticipation and your cooperation by jim
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November 2nd 07 12:44 PM
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Used European Sailplane For U.S. Delivery? by Jim
I've read archived RAS threads; Terry Joint used to arrange Euro purchases for U.S. delivery back in 2002. His e-mail is broken now. The USD keeps declining & registration & shipping costs both in $$ & time might make this route undesirable.Yet? I'm looking for a first glass ship with an XL sized...
October 31st 06 03:30 PM
by Bruce Greef Go to last post
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How about the HP-18 (rather than KA-6CR)? by Jim
Thanks to all KA-6 pilots responding to my earlier question. Wayne Paul has kindly sent links to HP websites, suggesting the HP-18 as an affordable option for the economically-minded flyer. Compared to the wooden KA-6, the HP-18 has a larger cockpit, is made of metal, structural foam, composite &...
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October 2nd 06 04:31 PM
by Wayne Paul Go to last post
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Constant speed or constant attitude? by Jim
I would like to hear what other glider pilots have found to be helpful in trying to center thermals. It is common in gliding books to read that a constant diameter circle, as a product of flying a constant airspeed and a constant bank, is important in centering thermals. If the airspeed and / or...
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September 3rd 03 12:41 PM
by Martin Gregorie Go to last post
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VNE and the "coffin corner"? by Jim
Still thinking about VNE and whether it is usually stated as a TAS rather than an IAS (one must read the POH to be sure, of course). I've gotten the notion, probably from comments I've not understood very well, that the "coffin corner" is the intersection of stall speed as an IAS indication on the...
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December 17th 03 07:07 AM
by F.L. Whiteley Go to last post
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Sammy Mason on Stalling & Spinning by Jim
Many descriptions have been posted here in several threads on spinning over the last couple of weeks and I have found all of them to be fascinating. I've been prompted to think through again my own understanding of the stall and the spin in gliders. One description that has been strongly asserted...
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February 23rd 04 11:56 PM
by Chris OCallaghan Go to last post
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Peter Masak killed in 15 Meter Nationals crash by Jim
copied from http://www.ssa.org/contests/ 15 Meter Nationals Report for 23 May (report by John Good) This is a hard report to write. A huge number of people were involved in an enormous search and rescue effort that began at 6:30pm yesterday, and continued without interruption until well after...
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June 5th 04 04:01 AM
by Jim Vincent Go to last post
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SSA crisis effect on Feb convention? by Jim
Anybody have a clue what effect the SSA tax/financial crisis may have on the February Memphis convention.
September 22nd 06 07:08 PM
by Vic7 Go to last post
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What do you think of KA 6CR? by Jim
I'm looking for an inexpensive sailplane & see a few KA 6CR's for sale, all including enclosed trailer for around $7,000. A 1-26 would have been OK, but there aren't any right now. I'm not sure I'd fit in a KA 6 at 6'3" & over 200 lb. Also; how about maintaining a wooden sailplane? Does one need to...
September 26th 06 02:59 PM
by Jim Vincent Go to last post
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My EW is not talking to my SN-10 by Jim Archer
The PDA is receiving GPS signal from the Goddard cable when it is NOT plugged into the SN-10. When it is plugged into the SN-10 neither the SN-10 nor the PDA receive GPS signal. The baud rates are set at 4800 on the SN-10 (by default I understand), the EW, and the PDA (SeeYou mobile). The SN-10...
March 29th 09 04:51 PM
by Tuno Go to last post
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Kestrel 17 Polar by Jim Archer
I am curious as to why the Kestrel polar is not included in any of the flight recorders/flight computers. I have one loaded into my SN-10 from the polar data in the manual so it's not a burning issue, but I'm feeling a bit left out!
November 21st 08 04:45 PM
by Jim Archer Go to last post
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Kestrel 17 Polar by Jim Archer
I am curious as to why the Kestrel polar is not included in any of the flight recorders/flight computers. I have one loaded into my SN-10 from the polar data in the manual so it's not a burning issue, but I'm feeling a bit left out!
November 24th 08 05:33 PM
by cernauta Go to last post
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Wanted: Dittel FSG 71M by jim archer
I'm looking for this exact model. My FSG 71M is going to the shop for repair. I'm foreseeing that it is going to take too long and I'd rather not fly all season with my handheld waiting for it to be repaired. I want to be able to plug and play, i.e. use the same connections and mic that are...
May 2nd 10 07:47 PM
by jim archer Go to last post
7 1,684
Valid OLC log out of SN-10b by Jim Archer
I cannot get a valid OLC flight out of my SN-10b. I purchased the glider a few months ago, have flown a few flights and all are invalid on OLC. Prior to download the SN-10 security routine runs and approves the file. OLC tells me the file error message on his end says Signature Missmatch and he...
June 11th 08 11:46 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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