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Seeking Komet Trailer Axle by Marc Henis
I am seeking a relacement axle for a Komet III trailer (year-1978 - 850 kg). As is the case with many Komet Trailers of this age, the Torsion component of the axle on one side has failed and while it is OK for short retrieves, it will soon have to go on at least quite long trip - - and...
May 7th 14 11:26 PM
by Richard[_9_] Go to last post
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LX Navigation Traffic Monitor or LXNAV-TrafficView? by Tom BravoMike
As I'm considering ordering the new Flarm Fusion, I wonder which (80 mm) display to go for. The two mentioned in the topic line have similar features and price. Pros and cons? What are the 'Voice alerts' like with the LX Navigation? Anyone could share his/her experience, please? Thanks in advance....
December 6th 20 03:16 AM
by Tom BravoMike Go to last post
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Soaring Items for Sale by [email protected]
SAGE CV 57 mm Vario Ipaq Hx4700 Ipaq 1550 & accessories Goddard: I38C-1 Cables for Ipaq Cable for Ipaq 1550, 1520 & compatible similar models Instrument panel for DG-200, DG202, DG-300, DG-400 copy and paste link into your...
September 16th 20 04:32 PM
by quietpilot Go to last post
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LXNav screens (LX9000, LX9070, etc) and polarised sunglasses by [email protected]
Good evening all, Has anyone experienced any problems with polarised sunglasses and LXNav PNA's? If so, could you kindly advise: - The model number - The installed orientation, and - What plane was the screen polarised in, horizontal or vertical? Many thanks! CJ
December 14th 18 12:14 PM
by krasw Go to last post
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Auto-retracting spool for auto-towing gliders? by Luke Scharf
Does anyone know of auto-towing gear that will automatically retract the rope the glider releases? My club has just moved to a new airport, which has a runway long enough for auto-towing. However, we'd like to be able to clean up the runway quickly -- preferably while the tow vehicle is still...
November 15th 18 08:04 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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L-13 Blanik Tow OUt Gear by Boise Pilot
Looking for examples of L-13 tow out gear. Has anyone designed and or constructed equipment to facilitate towing a L-13, 13ac, or 23 behind a vehicle? Now that I have mine flying again I am looking for a way to move it around the airport by myself. Boise Pilot
November 2nd 18 07:27 PM
by Boise Pilot Go to last post
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US RULES COMMITTEE ELECTION AND POLL - LAST CALL by Andy Blackburn[_3_]
Only one day left! So far, poll responses are up 15% from 2017 and are up an impressive 30% from two years ago, but there are many of you out there who haven't responded yet. If you have flown a US contest in the past three years we want your feedback! Participation in the annual rules poll is...
October 22nd 18 07:41 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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For Sale - High Altitude Oxygen System by Giaco
Military A-14 dilutor demand/Pressure demand Regulator, fully refurbished and brought to day 0 in 2014, approximately 50 hour total on it. Also have hoses with bailout quick-disconnects, CRU-60 adapter for bailout bottle, 1 emergency bailout bottle, and Air Force MBU-12/P Mask with microphone...
November 1st 18 11:17 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Point and Shoot Camera by vontresc
So what is the collective wisdom for a decent P&S camera for the glider. I'm looking for something slightly better than my cell phone camera, but small enough to fit into my Libelle with my lard butt in there :-) Thanks Peter
May 19th 14 10:51 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Testing an electret microphone? by [email protected]
My radio stopped working. I'm transmitting, but with no audio. I think it's probably the mic, but there are some other components between the mic and the radio. Is there some way I can test my electret mic to confirm it's actually the mic before I order a replacement? From what I understand...
May 9th 14 05:25 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Info please by ASM
Can you point me to a source of "wedekind sleeves" (I hope I spelled it properly) which will install over the l'Hotellier conectors? Also, I am in a need of the graphic symbols for cockpit use, I mean the landing gear down and up icon, the speed brakes, etc. I would like to find them in some sort...
October 21st 06 02:41 PM
by Andy Go to last post
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Rules for Logging Glider PIC Time by Markus Graeber
I'd like to ask for some feedback on how your country deals with logging PIC time in gliders to help me with clarifying the rules here. Acting as PIC (the one and only legally responsible pilot for the aircraft) is one thing but logging PIC time is another animal. My interpretation so far for e.g....
January 8th 12 12:30 AM
by Chris Nicholas[_2_] Go to last post
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SRA Poll by Sam Giltner[_1_]
I would like to thank the people responsible for putting together the SRA Poll. A lot of work for sure. I do take issue with item 3.0 and 3.1, Club Class First 3.0 states that the WGCs Club Class List is too unstable and excludes too many ships in widespread use in the US. The whole idea of a Club...
September 19th 08 05:56 AM
by Tim Taylor Go to last post
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Cherokee Kid ATP by [email protected]
CONGRATULATIONS to our own 1 man army of soaring promotion Tony Condon, aka "The Cherokee Kid" who today took and passed his Airline Transport practical test in the twin engine Cessna 421. Tony did this on his own without going to a special school or incurring massive debt WHILE also instructing...
September 4th 08 05:13 PM
by Bob Whelan[_3_] Go to last post
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DG-600 questions by Dan[_6_]
Recently a set of DG-600 wings have shown up for sale. They are damaged but don't apear to be beyond repair. I'm considering using a these wings for an experiment I've been toying with for some time. . I've never seen a DG-600 in person so I could use some help with a few basic questions. What...
July 7th 08 02:03 AM
by Udo Go to last post
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First flight of 304S! by Tim Mara
November 23rd is the BIG day for HpH company. After several years of developement maiden flight of 304S was successfully made! you can now see images on the HpH Website http://www.hph.cz/ 23.11. 2006 we take our new baby into air! A test pilot Ludek Kluger was surprised with the excellent...
November 26th 06 03:12 PM
by Tim Mara Go to last post
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Cambridge 302A/303/SNav question by Bob
Hi, Has anyone ever tried connecting a Cambridge 302A (FR) to a Cambridge 303 display and then use the same GPS source to drive an SNav? Even though you wouldn't get final glide aound a turnpoint in the Snav is the 302A able to support a GPS signal to the 303 as well as the SNav? Thanks for any...
November 26th 06 03:46 PM
by Bob Go to last post
7 1,203
The Sky is Their Limit by [email protected]
In 1967, the US soaring community received a perfect storm of publicity as three major mainstream publications printed articles about their sport. Membership in the SSA shot up. I am in the process of making these articles available on the web. Here is the first, from the April 1967 issue of...
November 13th 06 02:44 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
7 1,114
Winter is long..... by [email protected]
here are a couple of aviation things to get you through cabin fever. awesome videos by Lionel Charlet http://www.lionelcharlet.com be sure to check out the Vol De Blanc intro http://www.lionelcharlet.com/films/vols_blancs.ram And Ice Hornet footage.
November 4th 06 10:01 PM
by hans Go to last post
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DIANA1 by Ted Mavrotheris
I would like to communicate with folks that own or owned a DIANA 1 -Ted
November 1st 06 03:49 AM
by Wayne Paul Go to last post
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