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SSA Youth/Junior Flight Training Scholarships 2019 by
Frank Whiteley
Due to always shifting opportunities and some uncertainties, the application deadline for 2019 SSA Flight Training Scholarships has been extended to March 31, 2019. This includes the Costello, Bultman, and Stoffel scholarships.
Funds commitment for the Purduski awards is not available for 2019...
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Post Curing Composites by
[email protected]
I am looking for some advise regarding "Post Curing of Epoxy Composites".
The sailplane composite repairs have been completed regarding my salvaged ASW-27. The tail boom has a new 3'long intermediate section that has been scarfed and glassed into position. The fuselage pod had some radial...
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Wanting to start a new glider club by
John Foster
Hi everyone
I just started glider flying lessons and I'M HOOKED!!! Unfortunately, the closest glider club is 3:45 hr drive away. I also live in an area that looks to me to be perfect for ridge soaring, with a range of mountains facing the west that runs for at least 85 miles, and possibly...
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Traveling Checkride Examiner by
Burt Compton - Marfa Gliders, west Texas
The FAA has granted the privilege (for which I am honored and grateful) to travel most anywhere around the USA (plus Alaska and Hawaii) to conduct your glider pilot checkride for PVT, COM, INITIAL CFI, CFI "add-on", CFI Renewal and a Reinstatement of an expired CFI-Glider.
As your Designated Pilot...
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ASK 21 AD? by
Charles Longley
Two ASK 21’s just popped up on W&W. Is the FAA getting close to issuing an AD on the spars?
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How to Make a Poor Man's Spar Alignment Tool by
OHM Ω http://aviation.derosaweb.net
Hope you find this presentation useful for your winter project enjoyment.
http://aviation.derosaweb.net/presentations/#spartool
Regards, John OHM Ω
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Power Flarm for sale by
59 Acro
I am selling my unused uninstalled Power Flarm Brick Unit FLAPFC10A-000269. Complete with Flarm antennae, GPS antennae PCAS/ADS-B antenna, Power Data cable, UBS extension cable, Butterfly V2 Rectangular Display, and all cables.
$1050 USD.
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January 10th 19 03:57 AM
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Cambridge 302/303 for Sale by
[email protected]
I have a complete system and many extras for sale. This was updated by Cumulus soaring in 2016 with new calabration and battery. Comes with a model 20? flight recorder and alot of extras. I just removed this from my 27 and it was working fine. I never used it and need the room for a transponder....
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Pre- WWGC and Australian Club and Standard Class Nationals by
JS[_5_]
Hello from summer!
Today (Dec 30) was the practice day for the Pre-WWGC and Club and Standard Nationals held at Lake Keepit.
The US team is Sarah Arnold (Cirrus "GA"), Sylvia Grandstaff (Cirrus "XQV") and Kathy Fosha (Libelle "CX").
Soaring Spot for tasks and...
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Passing of Derek Piggott by
Duster[_2_]
From Lasham Gliding:
"We are sad to announce that one of our UK (and Lasham) gliding legends has passed away.
Derek Piggott MBE enjoyed a very full and happy life for 96 years and passed away this afternoon with Maria at his side, in the Princess Alice Hospice having suffered a severe stroke on...
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Adjusting the canopy frame on an Arcus M by
[email protected]
Hello All,
Our Arcus M canopy has always had a problem with proper closure and securement. Despite the passage of three years time, the problem is now better and worse not better. I have read all the advice and comments on a solution to this problem. The glider has been always hangared and...
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13 meter class by
Senna Van den Bosch
I'd like to know what your opinions are on gliders with 13/13.5 meter span. I would personally be really interested in lighter/smaller gliders with good performance. What are prices on some? I found the GP 11 to be starting at € 69k without VAT.
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Compass repair by
[email protected]
I thought I would give this one more shot.... I have a Bohli compass and it works but the very fine wire that attaches to the gimbal base broke off. I have removed the compass from the glider and looked it over. I don’t have the wire part or skills to fix/ reattach a new wire to the gimbal...
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Taildragger Technique for Gliders by
Papa3[_2_]
Is anyone aware of a glider textbook or manual which teaches the details of taildragger takeoffs and landings in gliders? I have lots of examples that I've used personally with students based on my power training a Champ and dozens of available texts oriented at the power taildragger training. ...
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Condor Club Site Down by
Paul Remde
Hi,
I was hoping to search for some additional sceneries for Condor 2 at http://www.condor-club.eu/, but I haven't been able to get to the site for 2 days. Is it down? I hope it comes back soon. It is a great resource.
Best Regards,
Paul Remde
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Trig Radio + Trutrak for sale by
Ramy[_2_]
I have couple of items for sale which I thought I'll mention here before putting on Ebay:
1 - Trig TY91 Radio dual frequency monitor in excellent condition including installation parts but does not include wiring harness. For more information see...
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Australian Formula 1.0 Grand Prix Contest by
Darryl Ramm
US Pilots: Tony Condon is down in Australia flying in the Formula 1.0 Grand Prix. Nice online tracking...
https://www.f1gp.com.au
https://tracking.f1gp.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/formula1point0
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Boost performance of Solo 2350 turbo (sustainer) by
[email protected]
Wondering if anyone has boosted the horsepower of a Solo 2350 turbo (or sustainer engine) to get better high and hot performance? If anyone has done this would like both positive and negative comments as to the work done, the results and what they did to boost engine performance.
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