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US Nationals Nephi Sunday 6/26/2016 11:17 am by
Tom Kelley #711
Pilots meeting went along really good. F8, Bill, gave a good tall on strong lift and strong sink. To sum it up its big sky and one needs to be alert. Its a Assigned task heading over to Mt. Pleasent then down to Panglich and somewhere else or 2. My task sheets in my glider, I am not their. Nephi...
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FAI/WGC rescheduled news by
Tom Kelley #711
Eric Mozer
@ericmozer
All FAI/IGC World Gliding Championships that were scheduled for 2020 have been rescheduled for 2021 due to the current COVID-19 worldwide situation. I wish to thank these organizers for their making this difficult decision early enough for Teams and pilots to adjust their...
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#711 reporting.............award by FAI WGC for USA! by
Tom Kelley #711
FAI Gliding
@FAI_IGC
The 2023 World Gliding Championships in the Open, 18m, and 20m Multiseat Classes is awarded to USA.
@SoaringSociety
#igcplenary
1:28 AM · Mar 7, 2020·Twitter Web App
Believe the site is Uvalde!
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2019 USA Open and 18 Meter National Soaring Championship pre practice news. by
Tom Kelley #711
2019 USA Open and 18 Meter prepractice day 6/15/19. Attached pic of DB, Concordia, being towed out for takeoff. Yes, its hot, many folks are setting up and a few are flying. XG took off a few moments ago, ZO is getting ready to go. Looks to be a good day, the chance of small cu with bases 15,000...
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2019 FAI Sailplane Gran Prix Cerdanya Spain 6-1-19 thru 6-8-19 by
Tom Kelley #711
Live broadcast 1430 EURO time, around 06:30 am MDT.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFLbYmhwf_8
Also can watch reruns by going to FAI Sailplane Grand Prix website.
http://www.sgp.aero/finals2019.aspx?contestID=3608
Best. Tom #711.
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IGC brief tweets on scoring and tracking. by
Tom Kelley #711
FAI Gliding
@FAI_IGC
12h12 hours ago
More
USA proposal is approved, with implementation over 3 years. #igcplenary
1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes
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Hahnweide day 4. Mid air collision, 3 pilots bailed out (all 3 are OK) by
Tom Kelley #711
Information by competition management
Dienstag, 8. Mai 2018 - 19:01 Uhr
On the fourth day of the HWW18 an accident occurred near the Lochenstein south of Balingen. At 5.20 p.m. there has been a mid-air between double and single-seater. All three pilots were able to leave the aircraft with the...
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WTB Fuselage water tank for ASG 29 by
Tom Kelley #711
My 29 is already pumped for one and if anyone has one they are will to sell, I am interested.
Email. Pilotnx211@yahoo dot com.
Thanks. Best. #711.
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Notes on the Vertica 2, Gliderguider PNA by
Tom Kelley #711
I have just installed WinPilot PRO 12.02 for PNA's (yes, PNA's) on the V2. I now have 2 soaring programs installed on the PNA (not the storage card) including extra maps and TP's. I still have ample room to even add another soaring program which I will due shortly. I can operate even more from the...
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3rd day US Nationals Nephi by
Tom Kelley #711
Folks, it's late(10:30 pm) and we have been challenged. Heat. Yep heat as in hot and when it's hot at 5,000 msl, the density altitude is somewhere around Mars and the tow planes work hard to get us up.
Our day starts around 8 am at the airport. Prepping, watering and then the pilots meeting at 10...
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Region 5N news by
Tom Kelley #711
As of now, 6:28 pm eastern time, 4/11/2016, their are now 2 slots remaining to be filed. Looking at next weeks weather, it appears a dry slot is moving in and the temps on the rise for the first part of the contest week. Here's your chance to make it to Perry.
Call and confirm with Rhonda. Her...
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Helping with land out blues............ by
Tom Kelley #711
Recent research findings from independent groups in University of
Bristol and Sage college in Troy, NY, show cow dung to be an excellent
mood enhancing agent. Cow dung contains a bacteria Mycobacterium
vaccae, which activates a group of neurons in the brain that produce
serotonin - a...
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Ely, NV. Early 2015 Summer update by
Tom Kelley #711
Just spoke with James today, 3/04/2015 12:15 MST. He was in Ely.
Normal summer operations are planned with 2 tow planes/ 2 tow pilots for a 7 day/week full summer operation. Normal evening hanger BBQ's, shower's, tie downs available. Other words....nothing's changed.
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CAI 302A for sale by
Tom Kelley #711
With GPS Antenna and DB9 plug. Just removed it and been using it as a backup logger. New was $975? Asking $500/OBO, with free shipping anywhere USA. Picture and contact information below.
http://glidersource.com/cgi-bin/post.cgi?action=recent
Best, Tom Kelley/#711.
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Quite a Journey to Nepal happening on this link........ by
Tom Kelley #711
On Saturday, October 19, 2013 11:52:41 AM UTC-6, Tom Kelley #711 wrote:
Maybe someone else posted this. But in case someone missed it you can go to the bottom and click the spot link to follow his journey......so far!!
http://www.quovadis-aero.com/?codepage=greenflight
Klaus is...
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Sean F2, Evan T8, HELP! Current finish cylinder rule! by
Tom Kelley #711
Now, this is the current rule, please read it:
10.9.2 Finish Cylinder
10.9.2.1 A task shall include a Finish Point not more than 2 miles from the home field and a Finish Radius not greater than 2 miles.
10.9.2.2 ‡ Minimum Finish Height
10.9.2.2.1 ‡ Each task shall include a Minimum Finish...
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Evan T8 questions on CN Vario by
Tom Kelley #711
Do ALL the current features work on the new vario?
Does the electronic total energy work? Are all filters(features)enabled for electronic TE?
Or does it require a TE probe for to to currently work and are all filters(features)enabled?
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Region 9 Moriarty, NM. #711 reporting. by
Tom Kelley #711
Region 9 is being held in Moriarty, NM, first week of June. Yes, its not Parowan, Login or Ely so your think you may pass?
Well, let me update you on several flights which occurred their in 2012. One, a late riser, Billy Hill, "Z", took off close to noon and flew over 1000 K. Oh, he didn't stop to...
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