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2016 Canadian National Gliding Championships (Ontario, Canada) by
Sean[_2_]
A good shoot-out is developing at the top of both FAI and Club class. The weather in Ontario has been extriodinary with 325 - 425km tasks, up to 8 knot lift and top of lift often as high as 8500 MSL. Average winning speeds in FAI have been between 105 and 125 kph and 85-95 in Club class!
Today...
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sunlight readable iphone by
[email protected]
Does anyone have any data on whether the iPhone X OLED screen will be more sunlight readable than previous iPhones? The brightness spec looks the same (625cd/m2), but I see no data on the screen reflectance.
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by jfitch
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XCSoar or LK8000? by
Dan Marotta
I've had a couple of flights using XCSoar on a Mio but the season
essentially over and I don't have much of an opinion yet. I've since
upgraded to a Samsung Galaxy Player running Android and connected via
Bluetooth to the CAI-302 and have spent quite a few hours playing with the
SIM mode and...
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First Glider LS4 by
Jeff Runciman
Thank you again for your advise. Any more thoughts
on the LS4? Any concerns with the age? What should
I pay for one? And are there any flying groups for
the LS4? Thank you again and I hope I can contribute
to the group as I go along.
Jeff
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"Cloudstreet: Soaring the American West" by
Mark628CA
I am very happy to report that the first public showing of "Cloudstreet: Soaring the American West" occurred last night at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science on the 50 foot Dyna Theater screen. Three hundred viewers got a chance to experience this truly unique showing of the...
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July 30th 15 03:06 AM
by N97MT
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Wanted: Mecaplex window with scoop by
soaringjac
Anybody have a new or used Mecaplex windows with green tint and scoop they would like to sell? Will also consider one without green tint.
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are wooden gliders worthwhile building ? by
Stealth Pilot[_2_]
serious question.
in this day and age where the slippery glass reigns supreme are there
any wooden gliders actually worth building ?
if your son was on the way to a glider instructors rating, as mine is,
is there a wooden glider design that would be worth building ?
something with reasonable...
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Blanik L-13 by
Boise Pilot
Like about 300 US Blanik L-13 sailplane owners, I have a ship that will probably never fly again. Just trying to find out what other owners are doing with their hangar queens. I know of one where the owners took it apart, separating the aluminum from the steel for sale to metal recyclers. From...
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We need an ASW-19 rebirth for $25,000 by
[email protected]
What we need in soaring is a new glider built for a reasonable price. $150,000 for a new glider is just not even a consideration for most people. Let's face it, you can get a low mileage Ferrari for half that price!
The PW-5 was a terrible failure. The engineers made the wingspan too short,...
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Windrose II 15-meter Motorglider Plans For Sale by
Doug Hoffman
Complete and unused Windrose I and II plans and building
instructions. Includes extra plans and instructions
for 15 meter wings.
$300 + you pay shipping.
Contact Doug Hoffman at
or 248-576-5580 Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm ET
248-693-8835 evenings and weekends.
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Flapped Glider Recommendations... by
noel.wade
Hi All,
Assuming a budget of under $30k, I'm looking at upgrading my Russia
AC-4. She's an excellent ship and I could do a whole lot more with
her... But with our weak conditions locally, I find myself itching for
a few more points of glide (currently about 31:1) and a lower min-sink
(currently...
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Winch for Sale - U.S. by
Bob Lacovara
Winch for Sale - U.S. (Pennsylvania)
Philadelphia Glider Council is selling a 350 Chevy based winch with
4500 ft. of relatively new high tensile rope. Capable of launching a
max gross Grob 103 to 1200 ft with 3600 ft of cable out. Complete with
chute and rigging - ready to go. $5,000 USD. Contact...
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Seeking info on N101LV (California based Pegasus) by
[email protected]
This may be a bit of an unusual request but this club-owned glider is for sale and I am considering buying it. I have a copy the logs books and am aware of its official history but I'm looking for a subjective opinion from anyone who might have first hand experience with the glider. Its 3000 miles...
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Recommended Handheld Transceiver? by
chasers03
Does anyone have a strong recommendation for a good handheld radio/
transceiver for me to use as a backup? I don't need ILS/Nav aides.
I am confused after looking at Sporty's, ICom, & Vertex.
My children are trying to get a recommendation from me for a Christmas
gift
Steve Chase Lambada...
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Silver Badge Fun (?) by
Mark Zivley
I think badges do serve a useful purpose to soaring, but I'm guessing
that Al's comment is more geared toward the paperwork, documentation
side of badges rather than the benefit that having a structured seat of
goals established
Badges keep many pilots focused on soaring where a lack of...
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Winglets for SZD55 by
Tom and Jane Gilbert
Any 55 owners fitted winglets to their ships? Thoughts... comments??
Tom Gilbert
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For sale: Nice ASK-13 by
Christian Husvik
Hei,
our ASK-13, LN-GBQ, is for sale. The glider recently (1999) had an
extensive overhaul, and is in very good condition. For more info, see:
http://www.wavecamp.no/2005/ln-gbq/
or contact mr. Hans Langan at
email:
phone: +47 934 22 441
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