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Senior Soaring Pilot by
ZASoars
It should have been said Bob Gillan - 87 year old Instructor still active with
us at Central Indiana Soaring .
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Installing an ELT antenna. by
[email protected]
Any advice out there re the preferred location for an ELT antenna in a
Ventus 2 ? With a Carbon fiber fuselage its not obvious to me the best
place to install the antenna ( Ameriking supplied - about 20 inches
long ) The factory suggests "under the canopy" , but to me I can't see
how to do that...
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Removing Electric Instruments in Winter . by
[email protected]
Is it true or just an "old wives tale " ?
For several years now I've removed all the instruments with liquid
crystal displays ( LCD's) from my sailplane on the advice I got from an
"expert " some years ago . I was told that if you store the glider with
instruments in an outside hangar where the...
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Winter Flying in the USA by
[email protected]
Check out som excellent mid winter flights on the eastern ridges today
on OLC . A couple of flights close to 600km . Also some good 200km +
cross country flights in other areas of the country. Goes to show
what's possible even in mid winter if you look for the opportunities .
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January 9th 12 08:34 PM
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AMAZING OLC CLAIM by
[email protected]
Anyone notice Erazem Polutnik's two claims for Feb 27 ? The first in
Bloemfontein , South Africa and the second 7 hours later out of Warner
Springs, CA. This in itself must be a record !
Ron (ZA)
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UK Pilots and OLC by
[email protected]
Does anyone know the reason why almost no postings are made on the OLC
by British pilots ?
I was watching Wimbledon on TV yesterday and noticed the great looking
skies over England so went to the OLC site to see what good flights
may have been made there - but nothing posted . I lived there...
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Tows at Ely by
[email protected]
Can anyone advise the availability of tows out of Ely this soaring
season. In particular during the period mid to end of June. Thanks ,
Ron Clarke (ZA)
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Trailer fittings and carpetting by
[email protected]
I'm looking to replace the carpetting used as protection to the
various glider parts in my Cobra Trailer and have not yet been able to
find a close match. Can anyone suggest a merchant or site I could
try .
Thanks ,
Ron Clarke (ZA)
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September 4th 09 03:27 AM
by PK
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SSA CONVENTION by
[email protected]
Many thanks to all the Vendors , Speakers , SSA Staff , Schreveport
Soaring Society folks and other volunteers who made the convention
possible this past week .
It is a unique event in the Gliding World here in the USA and deserves
the support of as many SSA members who can make it each time it...
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Jonker Revalation ( JS -1 ) by
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What an outstanding result in the World 18 M championships for this
glider . No less than four JS -1 's in the top 10 finishers at
Szeged . CONGRATULATIONS to the two South African Jonker brothers for
their high placings and their success in designing and producing this
"no excuses" racing...
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Compaq Aero 1500 Question by
[email protected]
I've been unable to get any tech assistance on these PDA's which I use
in the cockpit. The question I'd like help on is in regard to charging
them . When placing them in the cradle for charging the amber light at
top blinks for just a couple of seconds then goes off . What does this
indicate ? ...
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March 27th 11 06:34 PM
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K-1 hose in vertical stabilizator by
Zbyszek Walas
Hi . In our Jantar Standard ( 1977) plastic pipe for TEC probe inside vertical stabilizator is LEAKED . Is any solution to seal it ( for sample any liquid glue ) without opening stabilizator . Thanks .
Ziggi
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SZD-59 Acro wanted by
[email protected]
Dear All,
I am looking for a good condition SZD59 Acro somewere in Europe. If
you know of someone who might be selling in the near future please let
me know.
Best Regards
SC
email: zero -dot- unknown -at- gmail -dot- com
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google maps sux by
[email protected]
Here. I'll do you one more favor then you are on your own.
www.keyhole.com
Now, gliderfolk, you are going to have to PAY. That's right. You can
use it for a week for free but then you have to decide between that new
baseball cap with the propellor on top, a pocket pen protector or
keyhole.
If...
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vinyl wrap by
[email protected]
Greetings all, I was wondering if anyone here has any information or experience with vinyl wraps for wings, control surfaces, fuselage on sailplanes, It seems that this product would be pretty easy to use on ailerons, elevators and rudders and would be insignificant weight gains. Iknow that it is...
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October 8th 18 05:55 PM
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GPS Testing? by
ZL
Just got a Flight Advisory from the FAA indicating there will be "GPS
Testing" at the White Sands Missile Range this summer. Their schedule
shows dates and times of planned tests. Looks like they are planning
testing from 1-5 PM local every day but Friday of the upcoming Moriarty
Super Regional...
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