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Lead free by 2018? by Frank Whiteley
http://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/avgas/
July 3rd 12 12:33 AM
by Frank Whiteley Go to last post
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For Sale by 5 ugly
2007 V2CXT 15/18M 398 Hours 3 Engine Hours Cambridge 302 Cambridge 303 Winter ASI Altimeter Dittel Radio PZL Compass Clear Nav
July 2nd 12 08:15 PM
by 5 ugly Go to last post
0 473
hall of shame? by Tony[_5_]
My rental PowerFLARM for the 13.5 meter regional showed up early so I re-built the shelf that I used last year at Region 10. Thoughts? https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vPVToC5osaTqjvJiSAFYU9MTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink Will probably mount the dipole on the inside of the turtledeck...
July 2nd 12 05:58 PM
by Brad[_2_] Go to last post
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Tow hook max wt marking by Karen
Simple question, but why are tow hooks marked, "1200 lbs Max weight", like the Schweitzer type release, towing big heavy 21M ships, ships with water, Grobs and others over 1300 lb gross weights? Actual pulling weight? Is there an FAR? Thanks.
July 2nd 12 05:55 PM
by Giganews[_3_] Go to last post
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Crunch Alert (USA) - not Mifflin by BobW
From today's FAA prelims... Begin cut-n-paste... IDENTIFICATION Regis#: 186P Make/Model: EXP Description: AVIA STROITEL AC-5M GLIDER Date: 05/19/2012 Time: 2253 Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: Fatal Mid Air: N Missing: N Damage: Substantial
July 2nd 12 05:56 AM
by Jim[_18_] Go to last post
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Cambridge 302/303 For Sale by Tim Taylor
Cambridge 302 with 303 display, complete system $1900 It is currently in the glider that won the 15M Nats in 2011 and Region 9 in 2009 and 2010. Just completed two top 10 finishes in 2012 at 15M and Sports Nationals. The 303 is three years old and I had new screens put in the 302 this winter to...
July 2nd 12 04:09 AM
by Tim Taylor Go to last post
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Nano logging issues by Tony[_5_]
On a few recent flights I have had some issues with my Nano "freezing up" in flight. I have a Nano connected to my Oudie with the Socket mobile power pack and a goddard cable. Usually it has worked flawlessly with no issues noted. Last two flights at some point the Oudie moving map display...
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July 1st 12 12:51 PM
by Tony[_5_] Go to last post
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Parowan Results?? by Juliet11[_2_]
No results from Parowan in 2 ½ days.
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July 1st 12 05:50 AM
by Brad Alston Go to last post
21 1,384
TFR's ....... by Ron Gleason
With all the fires in the western states, dignitaries flying around, presidential campaigning and other activities occurring tis the season for many TFR's that we must avoid. Critical for competitions, formal and informal, and recreational flying to examine every morning and during the day. Here...
July 1st 12 04:19 AM
by 2KA Go to last post
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Pegasus panel cover by Charles Kotila
SebRamus, please contact me so that I can send you the panel cover photos in which you are interested.
June 30th 12 11:07 PM
by Charles Kotila Go to last post
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Gel Coat Cracks or is it worse? by [email protected]
I'm looking at a glass ship to possibly buy that is in pretty good condition. The Gel coat was last done in 94 or so and is very white with no crazing.. The ship does have some cracks both on the bottom of the horizontal stab near the cutout for the attach post. It also has some near the trailing...
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June 30th 12 09:41 PM
by Frank Whiteley Go to last post
13 1,571
L-23 Front Seat Adjuster Pictures? by JohnDeRosa
Can someone send me some pictures of the front seat adjuster attachment points and adjustment method? The nylon strap went missing on our club's L23 and now no one remembers how to thread the thing together via the rings and things. Thanks, John DeRosa john at derosaweb dot com jhderosa at yahooo...
June 30th 12 08:10 PM
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Boom microphone by ASM
I need to buy ASAP a boom mike that can be used with Becker 3201. Does anyone have one seating on a shelf and collecting dust? If yes and are willing to sell it please call me on my cell # 509-380-4106. I am heading to an airport few miles north and will not be available via email. Jacek Pasco,...
June 30th 12 04:55 PM
by ASM Go to last post
0 1,567
For Sale - Butler parachute by John Carlyle
Chair style parachute, Royal blue, Butler model 101, with LoPo 450 canopy (for a heavier pilot), with thread-thru leg straps. Bought new in March 2006 (manufacturer part number 101C-143402/00). Lined with sheepskin, very comfy and cool in hot weather. Comes with fresh repack. Asking $1,000 ($2,065...
June 29th 12 09:07 PM
by John Carlyle Go to last post
1 448
O2 Cylinder Sizes - What are people using these days? by Bob Kuykendall
I'm looking to develop a standard O2 cylinder installation for the HP-24 sailplane kit, and I'm curious what size cylinders people generally have installed these days. These days a lot of folks seem to be using EDS systems which seem to offer very good efficiency at turning pressurized gas into...
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June 29th 12 07:50 PM
by Brad[_2_] Go to last post
10 911
Sad news by John Cochrane[_2_]
Sad news from the Canadian Nationals http://www.thestar.com/news/crime/article/1218237--glider-crash-in-fergus-ont-kills-man http://soaringcanada.riq.ca/viewtopic.php?t=4268 The news reports only offer "Witnesses watched the glider circle high above a farmer’s field when it suddenly dropped"
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June 29th 12 05:51 PM
by soartech[_2_] Go to last post
13 1,573
1000km in a 1-26 by Tony[_5_]
Ron Schwartz is trying today out of Blairstown. Perfect combination of a ridge day with nearly maximum available daylight. http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0glVc2hGaLGsP5y7dT5lXiZJ7FKDLiqJU
June 29th 12 03:04 PM
by Duster Go to last post
8 1,015
for sale by 5 ugly
2 compaq 1550 with GNII cradles etc. 1 cambridge mount 1 cable to transfer info from 1550 to cambridge model 20 make offer 803-374-7400
June 29th 12 01:48 AM
by 5 ugly Go to last post
0 409
Not a Glider, but... by BobW
More safety food for thought... Not a glider, but a glider pilot. Gut wrenching. - - - - - - NTSB Identification: ERA12FA395 14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation Accident occurred Friday, June 15, 2012 in Westminster, MD Aircraft: REMOS ACFT GMBH FLUGZEUGBAU REMOS GX, registration: N206GX...
June 28th 12 10:25 PM
by T[_2_] Go to last post
2 704
FS: iPAQ, GPS, Extras by [email protected]
For Sale: -Two IPAQ 3850's w/ Glide Navigator II (both decent batteries) -CF GlobalSat SiRF GPS -Compaq expansion pack (for gps and use as cradle) -SD card -Charging/Sync dock -USB/power cable $100 plus shipping of your choice
June 28th 12 06:37 PM
by Mark Akerley Go to last post
1 477
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