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Morning Glory Flight by
Tom K (ES)
http://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/a-group-of-toowoomba-glider-pilots-has-made-the-lo/2028845/?utm_source=rss+thechronicle&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS+distribution
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Horizon City (near El Paso,Tx.) G 103 winch accident. by
Tom Kelley
I just found out a short time ago that on Saturday,9-01-2012, during a winch launch, the El Paso Clubs G 103 crashed. John Hardy, Sr. was rushed to the hospital. Later that night after taking pain medication, he stopped breathing and passed on.
Godspeed John Hardy, Sr., you will be missed.
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ITS HERESSA link by
Tom Kelley
http://www.ssa.org/myhome.asp?mbr=6789819598&show=blog&id=2759
#711 reporting
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#711 reporting by
Tom Kelley
To stay current on cells, its up on the SSA webpage.
Movie time tonight after 7 pm EST. I will have the link up.
I'll do another post to again bring it up.
#711 reporting.
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USA Pilot ranking list is online #711 reporting by
Tom Kelley
From John Liebacher:
Greetings from DFW. Post to R.A.S. for me? I've got to run
Subject: USA: Preliminary Version of the 2012 PRL
Online
A very "beta" version of the 2012 Pilot Ranking List is online at
soaringweb.org/PRL and soaring.gahsys.com/PRL for comment to
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USA contest charts with turnpoints by
Tom Kelley
I have been using charts made my Taylor Blackburn, the daughter of 9B,
Andy Blackburn. The best I can say is they work very well in the
cockpit and also, for planning purposes while on the ground.
These charts come with the contest turnpoints and are laminated to
last for several years. Much eaiser...
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New bug wiper system by
Tom Kelley
Bugs only hang out within several hundred feet of the ground. So, new
system is designed to keep them off and then if you stay high, you
need not them high cost bug wipers which might fall off and damage
your wing.
Have your crew soak a roll of toilet paper, yep, and several minutes
before you tow...
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ASG 29 for sale by
Tom Kelley
Excellent condition.15 &18 meter tips. 302/303, Sage, raido, PDA w/
WinPilot, chute, complete package w/ Cobra metal trailer. $195,000 USD
firm. In time for US 18 Meter Nationals.
Email .
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USA 18 Meter Nationals Practice day 2 by
Tom Kelley
16 took tows to a possible 3,000 agl afternoon of 1-2 kt cloimbs. A 1
turn mat short task was called. More updates will happen, watch the
SSA website and 18 Meter blog on Facebook.
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USA 18 Meter Nationals Day 1 by
Tom Kelley
#1. Doug Jacobs, DJ, 60.81 mph. #2. John Murray, LX, 59.62 mph. #3.
Jerzy Szemplinski, XG, 59.42 mph. #4. Thomas Kelley, 711, 57.33 mph.
#5. Monty Sullivan, 56.56 mph.
Task was TAT min. time 2 hrs. Several landouts, some late arrivals.
Looking better as its drying out. Top 10 slots have a 66...
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18 Meter Nationals OVER........... by
Tom Kelley
#1. Elliott JS1, #2. Jacobs, DJ, #3. Sorenson, KM. #4. Kelley, 711.
#5. Our guest, XG, Jersy Szemplinski. Congrats to all who came and
waddled thur a very weak and wet contest. Last day was called, due to
WEATHER.................
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Pictures of Discus A involved in midair (Europe). by
Tom Kelley
These pictures are on a Czech forum and are labled WGC 2010 Prievidza.
My friend said the pilot was ok but landed at a high speed to maintain
control.
http://www.gliding.cz/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2720
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2012 Pilot ranking list #711 reporting by
Tom Kelley
Just an update on where its at.
First, its done.
John Liebacher has been extremely busy and has again given us his time
on this. He sent me a copy for review and error check. I just reviewed
it, it looks good, BUT, as he is now on his way to Chile, it could be
a few more days before it gets up on...
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