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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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February 17th 05 06:51 AM
by Roger Worden Go to last post
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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...
February 17th 05 03:04 AM
by W.J. \(Bill\) Dean \(U.K.\). Go to last post
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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 Is it an outdated design?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...
February 17th 05 02:26 AM
by Yurek Go to last post
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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...
February 16th 05 11:47 PM
by Moshe Braner Go to last post
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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...
February 16th 05 08:24 PM
by Denis Go to last post
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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!
February 16th 05 05:31 PM
by Bruce Go to last post
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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"...
February 16th 05 02:57 PM
by Bob Korves Go to last post
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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
February 16th 05 12:31 PM
by Ken Kochanski (KK) Go to last post
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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...
February 16th 05 06:40 AM
by Ted Wagner Go to last post
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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
February 16th 05 02:15 AM
by Ken Kochanski (KK) Go to last post
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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
February 16th 05 01:42 AM
by Ken Kochanski (KK) Go to last post
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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...
February 16th 05 01:16 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Sigma Tek Altimeter and VOR, carbon fiber cloth 100 feet, .... by [email protected]
wrote: .... tried selling at ebay .......yours for free....... pay for shipping Sigma Tek Altimeter and VOR, carbon fiber cloth 100 feet, .... the cloth is 2 years old and the altimeter is 15 years old..... email (no spam)
February 15th 05 06:37 PM
by Vaughn Simon Go to last post
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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
February 15th 05 06:01 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Hey OZ, NZ, SA, Argentina Was: Glider Pilot Running for US President by Shawn Curry
References: In-Reply-To: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Lines: 13 Message-ID:...
February 15th 05 01:00 AM
by Shawn Curry Go to last post
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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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February 8th 05 10:47 PM
by Mark James Boyd Go to last post
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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 Go to last post
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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: ...
February 8th 05 08:14 PM
by Tim Hanke Go to last post
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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
February 8th 05 07:27 PM
by keelstrake Go to last post
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FS: Blanik L-13 Tail Skid & Tail Wheel Assembly by Tim Hanke
See: http://www.wingsandwheels.com/Used%20Parts.htm For more information.
February 8th 05 02:34 PM
by Tim Hanke Go to last post
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