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500 foot rule and pilot opinion poll by
John Cochrane
Fellow US pilots:
This year's SRA pilot poll will be on line in a few days. It contains
a question on the 500 foot rule. I urge you to read it, think about
it, and vote. In particular, this is a rule that benefits newer, less
experienced pilots. It doesn't matter much to the top 5 national...
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Im ashamed for all of us. by
Someone watching
Soaring friends! I've spent my life in soaring and have spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to attract a younger crowd. Pictures of Old guys in glider hats has always been at the bottom of my list of ways. Until I heard some news out of Moriarty NM Where a gentleman from Mexico bought a...
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Ads-b and sailplanes by
Andrew Ainslie
Has anyone been following the latest moves from the FAA on ads-b and experimental aircraft? A recent article in flying suggested that they are going to relax the requirements for experimental planes so they need a GPS source that is equivalent in performance to TSO'd units.
If this is true, it...
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ASW 20 SPIN CHARACTERISTICS by
Ventus B
I have been considering buying an ASW20, ASW20B, or ASW20C. I knew
they were champions in their day and still have a lot of admirers.
However a few folks from my club say they have some nasty spin
characteristics. Specifically, that they have a tendancy to not only
immediately spin when stalled,...
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Self launch ultra-light sailplane by
[email protected]
Ok, I said I'd do this for a friend who is building his own
ultralight. He wants to design and build( me helping) a sailpalne that
fits the ultralight rules and is able to launch/sustain with a power
unit, he'd prefer electric. Any ideas or comments? Is ther anything
already out there being tried?...
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by Ramy
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winglets on a 2-33? by
GARY BOGGS
Has anyone ever put winglets on a 2-33? or any other Schweitzer?
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Crunch Alert (USA) - hugely serious but (apparently) non-fatal by
BobW
Having once 'felt the need' myself, this one undoubtedly has a compelling
story; it will definitely make its way into the NTSB database.
Thank goodness the pilot is (reportedly) OK. SSA member; diamond badge; 2-time
3rd place finisher in Region 9 Regional.
If it happens it must be possible....
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May 11th 12 06:30 PM
by Mike C
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Cross Country the main focus of soaring? by
mat Redsell
I have been very concerned about our club, which discourages cross country
in club gliders. My thought is that purpose of soaring is cross country and
if one just concentrates on flying above the airport then ones member ship
tends to end when you have your license.
We have many airports withing a...
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WEBHOSTING SEM LIMITES by
WEBOESTE
ALOJAMENTO PROFISSIONAL DE WEBSITES A PREÇOS COMPETITIVO
REGISTO DE DOMÍNIOS, WEBDESIGN
http://www.weboeste.com
TODOS OS PLANOS PERMITEM CONTEÚDO COMERCIAL
ALGUMAS CARACTERISTICAS COMUNS EM TODOS OS PLANOS DE ALOJAMENTO
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Ventus C being "parted-out" by
[email protected]
My Ventus C didn't survive the last landing. Insurance company totaled it, and I have the remains. What is unusable (without significant repair in my estimation) are;
the wings. The 17.6 Meter wing extensions are completely fine. The Masak winglets are fine. (one has a small crack, easily...
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I wish I'd never got into this... by
Kevin Neave
The original question stated a glider doing 100kts
with/without 100kgs of ballast.
Ignoring the stalling speed for the moment, Does anyone
out there think the pull-up takes more than 4 or 5
seconds?
Does anyone out there think that the sink rate of the
unballasted glider at 100kts is more than...
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September 19th 03 12:18 PM
by szd41a
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Beginner questions about buying a sailplane... by
vic20owner
No, I am not planning to buy anything for at least a year ... but I
have often wondered what other "hidden" expenses or obstacles there
are associated with buying a used glider.
I regularly see older planes in the $10K USD range (which is well
within my price range). BUT, for future reference,...
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How to buy a US registered glider by
Matt Herron Jr.
I am looking for some advice on the forms and process I need to go
through, to buy a glider registered in the US. From what I can tell,
I need a Bill of Sale (form 8050-2) and an Aircraft Registration
Application (form 8050-1). It appears that the latter form is only
available from the local FSDO...
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Dittel ATR720B Manual by
Cats
Hi
I'm looking for a scan of a manual for a Dittel 720B radio. I can
find manuals online for the A & C versions which are considerably
different, and the few previous enquiries seem to have hit dead ends -
but someone, somewhere must have one!
I'm in the UK.
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by Kari
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2016 Canadian National Gliding Championships (Ontario, Canada) by
Sean[_2_]
A good shoot-out is developing at the top of both FAI and Club class. The weather in Ontario has been extriodinary with 325 - 425km tasks, up to 8 knot lift and top of lift often as high as 8500 MSL. Average winning speeds in FAI have been between 105 and 125 kph and 85-95 in Club class!
Today...
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Lark IS-28B2 Glider for Sale by
[email protected]
Lark IS-28B2
1981, S/N 310, 449 hours TT, with open trailer.
Standard Airworthiness Certificate,
Radio with PTT and boom mic, Nose & CG Tost releases,
Dual 12V batteries.
Last annual Mar. 07 $18,000
email for pictures
Ron 813-929-9100
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Winch demonstration/training at home gliderport by
kirk.stant
St Louis Soaring Association (stlsoar.org) is interested in a winch demonstration and possible training at our home gliderport (H07) in Highland, IL - located 30 miles East of St Louis right off I-70.
We currently aerotow with 2 Pawnees and a Supercub, but are looking at the future...
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Compass Correction Card by
glider[_2_]
Just for fun......
A long time ago, I was told that a compass correction card is
required.
I was also told it didn't have to be filled out.
That may not be a good idea.
No need to upset our FAA friends.
GA
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