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soaring into the future by
Brad[_2_]
I was browsing thru one of the Yahoo glider N.G.'s today and read
where the World Class design may get ressurected. That got me to
thinking:
What would the ideal recreational next generation sailplane sailplane
look like? I imagine it won't look much different from what we are
seeing now in terms...
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GLIDING INTERNATIONAL -- RESEARCH by
[email protected]
We at Gliding International have just completed a three months study on the accident sitution in regard to our sport. We have examined (in detail) the 96 reported accidents which show that our problematic area of soaring flight relates to the landing phase.
We took note of all accidents from...
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Transponder antenna - blade vs stub monopole by
5Z
Any aerodynamic thoughts on the two available choices?
My ASH-26E came with the stub mounted just behind the wheel. Every
now and then it catches on the trailer, so I just straighten it, no
big deal.
An ASW-24B in our club is about to get a transponder and the factory
recommends the installation...
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PowerFlarm BRICK range issues - are we alone???? by
Mark
Three members at my club (self included) have installed PowerFlarm bricks recently. We carefully read and have complied with the antenna separation requirements in the manual. As is stands currently, the maximum xperienced communication range (Flarm to Flarm) is about 2.2 miles and it frequently...
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Bad publicity by
David Starer
I just searched on "glider" on the BBC's news web site. What I found shocked
me. Of 46 results returned for the period since May 1998, not a single one
mentioned any form of achievement whatsoever in gliding. See here for the
search...
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How to get maximum height on a winch launch? by
Dan G
I'm interested in learning how to get the maximum possible height on a
winch launch, without compromising safety in any way.
This question has two parts really - how should the pilot fly the
launch (pretty much how should he operate the elevator during the
launch), how fast should the glider fly,...
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Another midair in the pattern by
JJ Sinclair[_2_]
When I see the NTSB report 2 aircraft accidents at the same date, time
& place, it only means one thing. They came together in the air or on
the ground. On 12/20/10 in Madras Origon, a Taylorcraft and Cessna
came together while both were trying to land on runway16. The
Taylorcraft didn't have a...
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Winch demonstration/training at home gliderport by
kirk.stant
St Louis Soaring Association (stlsoar.org) is interested in a winch demonstration and possible training at our home gliderport (H07) in Highland, IL - located 30 miles East of St Louis right off I-70.
We currently aerotow with 2 Pawnees and a Supercub, but are looking at the future...
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Russia AC-5M Engine Problem by
Branko Stojkovic
I have been having a problem with shutting down the MZ35 engine in flight on my Russia AC-5M. The engine keeps running (dieseling) for a couple of minutes until it cools down enough and finally quits. I changed the spark plug, took off the cylinder head and cleaned the carbon deposits, but to no...
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Becker vs Microair by
Dixie Sierra
I've decided to give up on my Avionic Dittel and buy new. It's been a
good radio and has given many years of service, but I'd like some new
functionality.
Functionality is really at the heart of my dilemna. I've kind of
narrowed things down to Becker vs Microair (I've ruled out Walter
Dittel on...
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For Sale: Low Time 1977 Grob 102 Astir CS by
Ray Roberts
More info, and a photo of this sailplane are available at the link below.
http://www.gliderforum.com/thread-view.asp?threadid=1756&posts=1
Ray Roberts
rayr08057_AT_comcast.net
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Cobra Gas Struts by
Karl Striedieck[_2_]
Anyone out there have a source for Cobra trailer gas struts in the US?
The trailer has an aluminum top and holds the Duo stab and wing tips.
Two numbers have been written on the inside of the trailer next to the struts: 455 and 1100.
Thanks
Karl Striedieck
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ASW 19B for sale by
jeplane
1976 ASW 19B. 1600 Hrs. Annual 02/06. Cambridge electric vario.
Cambridge MK-IV nav director, Trimble TX 760D radio, GPS included with
IPAQ and Winpilot software, Oxygen bottle, National 425 parachute, one
man dolly. All tow out gear. Custom wing covers. Roller blade wheels
recessed in wing tips....
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US Rules change needed for devaluation of contest day by
Tim Taylor
After the day at Moriarty earlier this year and Nephi yesterday for the 15M/Std Combined class the rules for how a day is devalued needs to be addressed. I understand why the rule was modified a few years ago so that if pilots just didn't fly it would not devalue the day, but the criteria of what...
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Ventus 2cxa with FES by
LZ design
Some photos from 1st public presentation of Ventus 2cxa with FES during Aero 2014
https://picasaweb.google.com/115479415730905646727/AERO20141stPresentationOfVentus2cxaFES?noredirect=1
Regards,
Luka
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2019 SSA Contest Rules Pilot Opinion Poll Now Open by
Andy Blackburn[_3_]
US contest pilots.
The 2019 SSA Contest Rules Pilot Opinion Poll is now open and will remain open through October 20, 2019. You must be on the SSA Pilot Ranking List to participate. We look forward to your input.
You can access the poll online at:...
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Troubling story and some questions by
[email protected]
Hi Gang
Last week Minden had some excellent wave soaring. Off tow at 7.7k
msl and within minutes up to 18k. I decided to go up north skirting
Reno Intl. I had the transponder on and was monitoring Reno Approach.
My goal was to try and fly as fast as possible maintaining an altitude
very close to...
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