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FOR SALE - COMPAQ IPAC by Deming Gray
Hi, I have a like-new Compaq IPAC for sale. It includes case, car charger, cradle and charger, cradle keyboard, and folding keyboard also has software, screen protectors, and stylus. I'm thinking $50 plus shipping which would probably be less than $10 via USPO. Anyone interested let me...
May 18th 20 06:45 PM
by Deming Gray Go to last post
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JSW final glide calculator wanted by [email protected]
Building a shadow box memorial for a friend. Willing to buy a genuine JSW final glide calculator any model glider is ok. Thank you !
May 18th 20 04:03 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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FS: Clearnav CN2 and CNv XC by Ross[_3_]
I have sold a glider without the clearnav instruments and currently have no use for them Clearnav 2 Display with stick remote (fitted an LS8) Second remote All cables and gps antenna included CN XC vario with analog display Scale in ft per min Gps antenna included Price $2750 including postage
May 18th 20 12:47 PM
by Ross[_3_] Go to last post
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PZL Variometer Model No; WRs-5D by Andrew Milner
Evening All, I have a problem with my vario reading 1 Knot down and I'd like to adjust it back to zero. I've searched the web for hours looking for an instruction manual but cannot find anything about zeroing this particular vario. Is their anyone out there that can help? Thanks
May 17th 20 04:36 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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FAA Wings Saftey Program by Nick Kennedy[_3_]
Sorry in advance, I'm sure this has been hashed over before here BUT: Does or when does participation in the FAA Wings program exempt me from having a BFR or whatever they call it these days? TIA Nick T
May 17th 20 03:33 PM
by kinsell Go to last post
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TopHat and Android 10 by [email protected]
Hi, Any idea on how to make it work on Android 10? Whom to ask to to the update of the TopHar app? Seems like it has been a long time since it was updated. S
May 17th 20 01:15 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Glider release failure? by Duster[_3_]
Has anyone heard of or experienced a case where the pull of the glider's release handle during flight failed to result in the rope dropping off the release mechanism? Last summer two of us were under tow when turbulence threw us too high above the tug (or sink drove the tug too low) @~2,000ft agl....
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May 16th 20 12:17 PM
by Delta8 Go to last post
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PZL Variometer Model; WRs-5D by Andrew Milner
Evening All, I have a problem with my vario reading 1 Knot down and I'd like to adjust it back to zero. I've searched the web for hours looking for an instruction manual but cannot find anything about zeroing this particular vario. Is their anyone out there that can help? Thanks
May 16th 20 04:27 AM
by ASM Go to last post
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Best soaring "home" by [email protected]
On Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at 2:00:00 AM UTC-5, BTIZ wrote: Let's not forget anything around Minden NV or Tahoe.. Wave and Cross Country. I know it's California, but there is Hemet and Warner Springs in the LA Valley. TIZ
May 16th 20 01:05 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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PBS Documentary - Mr Tornado - Ted Fujita & "Microbursts" - May 19th by WaltWX[_2_]
This PBS documentary airing May 19, 2020 looks interesting. If you've ever wondered where the R&D and discovery about "Microbursts" came from, listen to this show. Many a club and operation has had their gliders/hangars ripped up by...
May 15th 20 09:00 PM
by WaltWX[_2_] Go to last post
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Glider Electronics Experiment #2 - electrical crosstalk reduction -unbalanced signals by Richard Lancaster[_2_]
Hi all, Finally got a second glider electronics experiment filmed and edited. The first experiment looked at the interference created in a microphone signal by a nearby data signal. The second experiment takes the same setup and changes various things in the configuration to determine how well...
May 15th 20 07:34 PM
by Richard Lancaster[_2_] Go to last post
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A somewhat different perspective on germs. by Mike N.
Be advised the following is a link to a Gerorge Carlin video with extremely strong language. DON'T WATCH IF YOU ARE EASILY OFFENDED. https://youtu.be/JSbT7JVNEU4
May 15th 20 07:29 PM
by Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot) Go to last post
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DG303 elevator bolt retainer clip by [email protected]
Previous owner? You didn't rig before buying?
May 15th 20 04:35 PM
by NMD Go to last post
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KGARS - Kiting Glider Automatic Relase System by AS
On Friday, May 15, 2020 at 8:38:49 AM UTC-4, wrote: KGARS – Kiting Glider Automatic Release System About 10 years ago I assembled an auto tow hitch that utilized a TOST release and a small pneumatic cylinder. With a small air bottle at ~100 psi and a solenoid valve and...
May 15th 20 02:46 PM
by AS Go to last post
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Scales for Weight and Balance by [email protected]
Hello All, Las Vegas Valley Soaring is currently restoring our beloved SGS 1-26D and will need to establish a new empty weight CG once finished. Does anyone know where I might source a borrowed or rented set of scales? Thanks! Dennis Ballew Vice President Las Vegas Valley Soaring.
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May 15th 20 06:46 AM
by Mark Briner Go to last post
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perhaps a "wanted" thread? by Scott Williams[_2_]
I'm returning to service a Glasflugel Mosquito, Does anyone have a Winter 80 mm vario in knots for sale? How about a winter capacity .45 L of the style prior to the newest cardboard tubes? Or, A good boom Microphone compatible with Dittel radios? Thanks, Scott
May 14th 20 11:32 PM
by Mike N. Go to last post
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Uploading Oudie 2 IGC Files to GlidePort.aero by William Kautter
Up to about three months ago I was able to upload Oudie 2 IGC files to GlidePort.aero. But no more. I have no problem uploading the IGC files to OLC. Anyone know what the problem is and how to fix it? Thanks for your help. Bill
May 14th 20 11:10 PM
by William Kautter Go to last post
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IMI Wing Wheel On Discus? by William Kautter
Looking for someone with experience using an IMI Basic Wing Wheel on a Discus. Would like to know where you locate it on the wing relative to the aileron and how well it works for you? Thanks for your help. Bill
May 14th 20 11:07 PM
by William Kautter Go to last post
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LX Era 80 vs S80/S100 by Senna Van den Bosch
I'm thinking of upgrading my SDI C4 e-vario this winter in my DG-100. With limited space, I would be going for an 80mm one. I've seen some different options, like the LX S80/S100 and Era 80, but fail to see many differences. For what I do know from the cumulus-soaring.com comparison page is that...
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May 14th 20 02:42 AM
by Stephen Szikora Go to last post
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2014 Pictures of a Glider Mid-Air and Bailout by John DeRosa OHM Ω http://aviation.derosaweb.net
Amazing photographs of a mid-air between two gliders and the subsequent bailout of one of the pilots (the other pilot was able to land safely). https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2713010/The-amazing-moment-glider-pilot-bail-aircraft-parachute-safety-wing-fell-dramatic-mid-air-collision.html
May 13th 20 02:27 PM
by Tango Whisky Go to last post
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