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Non Current Private Pilot to Glider ? by Les Ward
I would like to get back into flying again after 30 yr.. Gliders, Sport, and am wondering what are the basic steps, requirements, . Can I benefit from my previous experience ( 250 hrs in 150, 172 ,Cardinal) to save a few $$$$ Also have lost Private Certificate, and Log book. Am waiting for FAA...
November 1st 04 08:06 PM
by Hal Go to last post
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source for clear+red instrument tubing by John W
I'm having a bit of trouble finding some clear but slightly red-tinted (not opaque) 3/16" I.D. instrument tubing. Anyone know of a source for that? I only need about 12 feet. Is possible to dye clear vinyl tubing? Thanks, John
November 1st 04 02:19 PM
by Brian Case Go to last post
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Postponed 3 students due to TSA by Burt Compton
Scenario # 1: I've got 2 guys (with FAA SEL Pilot Certificates) who planned to come to Marfa, Texas for glider training next week. Neither has a US Passport nor can they obtain a Certified Copy of their Birth Certificate because they are told you need to go to your home town or county to obtain...
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November 1st 04 10:34 AM
by Peter Wyld Go to last post
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No wonder the French like him so much. by Slingsby
OPINION Kerry's October surprise Friday, October 29, 2004 How's this for an October surprise? While John Kerry is running around claiming President George Bush and our troops overseas failed the American people by not guarding an explosives dump without explosives in it, documents have been
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November 1st 04 02:20 AM
by Nyal Williams Go to last post
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Scout/Citabria Window by Tom Johnson
Does anyone know of a sliding window available for a Bellanca Scout. Our window keeps coming off in the breeze. Thanx Tom
October 31st 04 07:35 PM
by Tom Johnson Go to last post
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Sailplanes with motors are weird enough, but this? by Jack
http://www.hugi.is/hahradi/bigboxes.php?box_id=51208&f_id=1159
October 31st 04 02:25 PM
by Lennie the Lurker Go to last post
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No wonder the French like him so much by Andy Davey
Will you lot just sod off to another site and keep your yank politics where they belong-ie; in your country! (somewhere where it should have remained), and leave this site for gliding and soaring!!!!!!! The world is in enough trouble from american politics without it b*ggering up RAS as...
October 31st 04 11:53 AM
by Mal Go to last post
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US Election (in fact, on topic) by Chris OCallaghan
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Soaring Community... I have received, over the past two weeks, nearly a dozen long emails, in all cases authored by persons other than the sender (all of whom are contributors to this group), in all cases warning me of the ills we might face if we don't maintain the...
October 31st 04 02:44 AM
by Shawn Go to last post
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SSA strategic plan by Jack Glendening
I just read the Strategic Plan posted on the SSA website and encourage other SSA members to also read it. I think it is the best thing to emerge from the SSA and its Board in a long time and thank all who put time and thought into it, particularly those who conceived and pushed for it. Now we...
October 30th 04 09:27 PM
by Jack Glendening Go to last post
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SSA Sanction Kit by Ken Kochanski KK
The SSA Sanction Kit has been posted on the SRA site in the Regional Racing section. You should be able to open this Word document and print or save locally. http://sailplane-racing.org/general.htm Also, if you have any type of sailplane racing story, article, maintenance tip, upcoming events,...
October 30th 04 07:12 PM
by Ken Kochanski KK Go to last post
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OLC by G.A. Seguin
Hi. The 2004 OLC champion for glider without an engine is a US pilot,Doug Levy in a 1-26. Quite an achievement considering the level of competition in OLC. Congratulation Doug. S6
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October 30th 04 03:15 PM
by Doug Haluza Go to last post
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So Calif Awards Lunch - Last Call by Caracole
Have you made a reservation for our annual Region 12 Awards Banquet at the Proud Bird Restaurant, near LAX on Sunday, Nov 7th, from 11 am to 4 pm? In addition to the usual socializing with fellow glider pilots, great food, drinking and discussion of awards and notable flights over the past year,...
October 30th 04 08:47 AM
by Caracole Go to last post
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Winches (was Aerotow with Diesel engine? by [email protected]
In addition to AGCSC, there is a winch at Twentynine Palms, and one run by the CAP somewhere around LA. That makes at least three known winches operating in California.
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October 30th 04 05:27 AM
by Jim Vincent Go to last post
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New SSA E-Newsletter Now Online For Members by Jim Skydell
SSA members, please visit the SSA web site, log in with your membership ID and password, click on "E-Newsletter," and have a look at the newest form of communication from your society. Edited by Region 12 volunteer Ann Cousineau, (with a goal of publishing weekly),this E-Newsletter is the result...
October 30th 04 03:11 AM
by Ray Lovinggood Go to last post
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Air Race! by Shane
Everybody needs to check out this link, these guys can fly their planes within inches of the ground. It is an air race in Reno and you won't believe your eyes. http://www.redbullairrace.com/air.html
October 29th 04 07:11 PM
by Kirk Stant Go to last post
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Which Transponder? by Danl Johnson
A year ago there was a question about which transponder might be preferable in gliders. Most of the responses debated *whether* a transponder was a good idea, and no one had any comparative experience. I'm wondering, with another year under our collective belts, what users' experiences with the...
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October 29th 04 05:54 PM
by goneill Go to last post
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Winter altimeter error by bumper
My Winter 57 mm 20,000 ft altimeter reads about 200 ft high when entering the barometric pressure in the Kholsman window. Some altimeters have a screw adjust for this. Anyone know how this is done on the Winter? thanks, bumper
October 29th 04 03:32 PM
by Paul Remde Go to last post
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Soaring opportunities in Australia by Paul Lynch
My job is sending me to Australia for the month of November. I expect to be at Nowra and Perth, plus other places yet to be announced. What kind of soaring opportunities are available? Paul
October 29th 04 10:00 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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upgrade by G.A. Seguin
Hi. I have a LX 5000 version 6.13. I am interested in opinion of of owner who have upgraded to version 9.xx or version 11.0. I find these upgrade expansive is it worth the many $$$ they ask?
October 29th 04 06:08 AM
by Clint Go to last post
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New Italian GPS/Vario forGliders by fcuk'n
FYI, http://www.glider.it/ 'Glass Panel' for Gliders, looks great if it works! Cheers, f'n
October 29th 04 04:29 AM
by Eric Greenwell Go to last post
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