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Dear Burt by
[email protected]
Thought this was an opportunity to start what might be an interesting
thread regarding soaring instruction. Using your aside as a
springboard, I'll ask the group: "Is soaring instruction adequate to
produce safe, knowledgable soaring pilots." I bring this up, first to
echo Burt's observation of the...
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Intended stopping point by
W.J. \(Bill\) Dean \(U.K.\).
I did not explain my assumption when suggesting one should "Always hit the
far fence not the near fence."
The assumption is that the pilot is trying to land in a field which is too
short. The pilot would naturally wish to fly over the near fence at
minimum height and minimum speed. If this...
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SZD-55 by
Alf
As I am a pondering the purchase of a new sailplane, I haven't seen to
much about the SZD-55.
Is it an outdated design? I can't find any vices with it, other than
there are not many for sale. I see more jantars than 55's.
On paper, for the price, it looks like a good performer with...
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by Yurek
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free radio (in USA), also ELT by
Moshe Braner
Free (taker pays shipping): Radair 10s, includes power
connector. Condition: unknown, looks OK. May be useful
for parts, e.g., crystals. Is set up for the following
frequencies:123.3 123.5 121.5 121.7 121.8 121.9 122.6 122.8 122.9
123.05. Note: this old radio is no longer FCC-legal
for...
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[igc-discuss] To change or not to change... rules ? by
Denis
Dear friends,
Like I think most of you I have read with interest next IGC plenary
meeting agenda...
I appreciated particularly the wish to stabilize the rules in a period
of time as long as possible, for instance a 10 years for the open class
new mass limits or a 4 years moratory for...
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February 16th 05 08:24 PM
by Denis
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humble pie. by
John H. Campbell
...even I can achieve a stable steep approach: I... don't... need... no
doct-or...
...the little "old" glass slipper: hallelujah, I-uh love her so...
Ray may have made gospel swing, but Steve made it rock. What didja do
there? I touched the sky!
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February 16th 05 05:31 PM
by Bruce
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RESTRICTED CATEGORY TOWPLANES by
Bob Korves
Judy,
Help me to understand the FAA legalese here. We have Pawnees that are in
Restricted Category and say 'Glider towing' on the Airworthiness
Certificate. Does this change mean that we no longer need to consider going
to Normal Category to placate the FAA?
-Bob Korves
"Judy Ruprecht"...
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trailer interior lighting? by
Ted Wagner
Bumper-San,
I love the idea of a solar panel on the trailer to provide trailer light and
glider battery recharge. I'm gonna do that!
If I see you or Ken at a contest, the margaritas will be my treat. (Notice
that I did not say "on me". Fool me once ...)
2NO
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Request for help concerning fraudulent offers to buy sailplanes by
Ted Wagner
snip then had the bank call up a few days later and say "The check was bad
and we're pulling those funds out of your account." /snip
Is this a case where the bank got fooled by a counterfeited cashiers check?
What if a temporary checking account is used that's opened to deposit the
cashiers...
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SSA Final Rule Changes and Site Selection Info Posted by
Ken Kochanski (KK)
A final version of the 2005 rule changes ... and some info on 2006
Nationals site selection have been posted on the SRA site .. in the
Rules section.
http://sailplane-racing.org/index.html
Ken Kochanski
SRA Secretary
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SSA Final Proposed Rule Changes and Site Selection Info Posted by
Ken Kochanski (KK)
A final version of the 2005 proposed rule changes ... and some info on
2006 Nationals site selection have been posted on the SRA site .. in
the Rules section.
http://sailplane-racing.org/index.html
Ken Kochanski
SRA Secretary
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HELP YOUTH AND GET SOMETHING BACK!!! by
[email protected]
The newly founded US Junior Soaring Association is auctioning off an
autographed X Prize program from the launch of Spaceship One. Mike
Melvill autographed it specifically for the US juniors to do this as a
fundraiser. The money raised from this auction will be used to support
youth at contests and...
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2005 CRT Contest Winners by
[email protected]
Jim Skydell and others have pointed out to me that, in my previous
post, I failed to explain what CRT stands for.
CRT stands for two Choice visual Reaction Time. The test evaluates
vigilance, choice and speed of reaction to a visual stimulus.
Raphael Warshaw
WDDS
Claremont, CA
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Soaring and Critical Mass of Participation. by
plasticguy
In another thread it was noted that Television
drives (apparently) many sports. The sad fact
is that unless there is an extreme element to it,
most of those "sports" have reached critical
mass as far as participation levels are concerned.
The exceptions, indoor motocross freestyle jumping,
street...
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Gliding simulators? by
Oscar
Anybody here uses flight simulators, such as FS2004 or SFSPC? What is the
opinion as to using one of those as a teaching tool for basic gliding skills
or for navigation training? Or as a pastime to sim-fly in locations and in
conditions that are unavailable or inappropriate in real life?
Anybody...
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February 8th 05 08:18 PM
by Marc
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Wanted: Libelle 201 (USA) by
Tim Hanke
This posting is for a friend...
He is looking for a Libelle 201 in good condition with a good trailer.
Preference to glider located on the East Coast of the United States.
Will consider others. Will pay top dollar for the right glider. Please
contact him directly.
Eric Dobler
E-mail: ...
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VT-116 Orlik Information by
keelstrake
Hi,
Does anyone have information/specs/stories/etc. about the VT-116 Orlik
single seater? Is she a good ship for the novice pilot? How's
assembly/disassembly? Any known problems?
Thanks,
Dan
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