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Which glider club ran over the cop? by
Karen
Seriously, is this a hangar story or did it really happen?
(From Judith Mole's Blog in the UK last Sat. 17, July)
"Whilst we’d been chatting, we heard the story of the policeman who
drove onto the sailplane field last year (to introduce himself, he was
new to the area) and managed to get in the...
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WTB SGS 2-33A Parts by
Karen
Specically looking for RH aileron or ANY spares 2-33 or 2-33A.
Email: kbh2u at aol dot com
TNX
Karen
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Blue Ridge Crash by
Karen
Can anyone from VA confirm what may have happened to Dr. Schneller,
more than just a "rope break".
www2.wsls.com/news/2011/apr/11/virginia-tech-professor-killed-craig-
county-glider-ar-964634/
Condolenses and best wishes to all Meir's family and friends.
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Owl Canyon Sailplane Crash Today? by
Karen
Someone sent this to us from our old stomping grounds and didnt
mention any name.
www.thedenverchannel.com/news/27257239/detail.html
Photo looks like a Libelle from the rear.
My sister in Castlerock cant find out whom.
Michael
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Glide Ratio of a King Air? by
Karen
See:http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20101115/NEWS/311150009/
Pilot-says-plane-became-glider-after-it-ran-out-of-gas
Greenville last Monday. Wings look pretty skinny.Engines look real
big.
He credits his glider training. Why not require glider ratings for
every ATP?
Karen
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Glider pilot tries & dies (flying under a bridge) by
Karen
As kids we watched in awe, the ag pilots flying under the power lines.
Decided not to try it in a SGS 2-22 when we saw him then pull up steep
to miss the tall fence on the other side of the road, do a wing-over,
then repeat it in the opposite direction.
Over-confidence can kill you even when you...
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October 12th 10 04:52 PM
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Philip Lawrence CG-4A Pilots List? by
Karen
Anyone know how to find more data and photos on WWII glider pilots
from both 29 Palms and Lubbock TX?
Communicated with George at the Nat WW2 Glider Pilots Assn, but we
know there are some amateur historians who monitor this group and
others.
Philip and his family are receiving a special...
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Warren Evans? NTSB Report? by
Karen
Our gliderport received a message Warren went down Saturday before
last in Maholgany Canyon and no more explanation.
No joy with my google search and we don't know who to call to find
where to write his family. Reply off RAS if you wish.
We remember what a nice, pleasant man and we were the exact...
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Sad day at SLSA by
Karen
Condolences to Bill's wife, son and friends.
This is one of the oldest and best clubs in all of North America.
Afable people, big on safety and public service, constant promotion of
soaring and people mostly interested in each other more than their own
self-interests.
Sorry to hear you lost your...
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by Karen
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Mistral C by
[email protected]
Hi
I am looking for an english version of a Mistral C Handbook. This
glider was also known as a Kiwi. If anyone is able to help please
would you contact me on
I am willing to pay reasonabl;e photocopy and postage costs.
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Have any ASK-21 Parts? by
karen[_2_]
Generally - want any empenage assembly or accessories, in any
condition. (No wings)
Specifically - looking for front and back canopy. (With or without the
frames)
Email: Michael or Karen at
Remove (nospam) to reply.
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DG505, DG500 Spoiler box does not drain and freezes by
karen[_2_]
No moisture drain hole in the spoiler enclosures. Searched for any
blog or discussion group on this subject. No joy.
Waiting to hear back from the factory for a mod or some solution
besides a hangar or wing covers.
Doesn't water get in also flying through storms and perhaps freeze as
you go high...
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Creswell Soaring Club Knows how to give Scott Henderson a send-off by
karen[_2_]
Family, friends celebrate Scott Henderson's life
Published: October 28, 2009
The inscribed boulder that will serve as a memorial to the late Scott
Henderson at Creswell's Hobby Field airport.
By Helen Hollyer
As Mike Grier's Piper Pawnee towed a banner reading, "I'm with angels,
Alex. I love you...
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Riding Thunderheads-1937 Times Article by
karen[_2_]
Favorite tactic of our goog friend John Robinson too. More guts than
brains?
Soaring pioneers launching in NY, come down in PA.
See:
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,882769,00.html
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Pedal Powered Glider in China by
karen[_2_]
Flew his 38 KG, 25 M "glider" 2M alt for 20 seconds. Trying for 6KM.
http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/?id=415875&type=Metro
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U.S.A.F. - C.A.P. take note from our Canadian neighbors by
karen[_2_]
Our local CAP squadron who has a very nice L-23, often seems more
about rules, restrictions and talking than flying.
Canadian Air Cadets produce a LOT of quqlified young pilots and share
it with the public as...
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Commercial Glider Pilots needed P/T by
karen[_2_]
Ride schedule is very demanding for primary staff of three May through
September.
Las Vegas, S. Nevada location needs more experienced commercial pilot
(s) with min 100+ hours. CFIG and tow experience a plus but training
is not our primary business.
Military, Airline and Corp. crews with glider...
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Landout and not-to-land Sites list / database by
karen[_2_]
Has anyone used this database?
Is it still available?
An EXCEL 2000 Spreadsheet of 12 Western States:
California: 73 Not-to-Land sites and 339 landing sites
Nevada: Not-to-Land Sites and 164 landing sites.
Thanks.
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