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1,633 km (1,015 sm) Sierra Wave Flight by
Kizuno
Last Thursday, March 25, the Sierra wave was in prime form. I took off from
the Minden, Nevada airport at 6:46am in my ASH-26E and flew a Free 3 TP task
landing at California City at 5:03pm for an estimated distance of 1,633 km.
This flight was similar to my SOARING magazine article of last year...
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USA: Discus 2b for sale by
Guy Byars
Discus 2b for sale:
Year of mfg: 2000 S/N 58. Approx 120 flights, 180 hours. Factory Cobra
trailer with glass top, Cambridge 302, Becker Radio, Winter Mechanical
Vario, Boom Mike, ELT, Tilt up instrument panel, Two tow hooks, Canopy
cover, Tow out Gear (wing wheel and tow bar), Lots of options,...
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WWGC. by
Charlie Quebec
Interesting news, the entire Australian team has been penalised for unsporting behaviour on the last day.. A protest is currently being heard.
The bun fight at the Keepit corral.
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January 22nd 20 02:54 PM
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IGC-approval levels for some types of Flight Recorders by
Ian Strachan
IGC FLIGHT RECORDER APPROVAL LEVELS
A decision was made on 5 March by the IGC Plenary meeting in Lausanne,
Switzerland, that will affect the Cambridge models 10, 20 & 25, Print
Technik GR1000 series and the Zander 940 types of GPS Flight Recorder.
The annual Plenary meeting is the highest...
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Best Glider for Altitude Record Attempt? by
Jerome Conners
What glider will provide the best characteristics for
mountain wave ascents to record heights?
What are those characteristics...air foil design, lofting
characteristics, L/D ratio, oxygen system, etc.
What publications provide the design information for
mountain wave ascents?
Jer
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Standardization in Slack Rope Recovery? by
LongJourney
Most of us have had the inevitable frustration of being told to do something one way with one instructor, only to be told to do it differently when flying with another instructor. There are, of course, multiple ways of performing certain maneuvers, and slack rope recovery is one of those. I would...
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Marske Flying Wings do not stall by
Marske Flying Wings
I did a modest cross country in the Pioneer IId yesterday but what is most
interesting was that I am exploring all of the flight envelope and yesterday
was stalls. When I pulled the stick all the way back slowly I suddenly found
that my airspeed had fallen to zero where I held it for quite some...
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what is it about women? by
Jim Culp
Questions regarding females and gliding:
Please find below,
several questions considering constitution, psychology,
and motivations of women,
for your sincere proffers and posits
hereunto:
1. Why do more females not fly gliders?
(Therein may be answer to why are there so few women
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January 12th 04 11:43 PM
by burt
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15 M Time Management Nationals by
Kilo Charlie
Hi Jonathan-
I assume that by the "ASA" you mean the Arizona Soaring Association and our
basically unamimous voice against the "15 minute rule" and the one mile
cylinder. First of all I don't understand the point that you are making
since in your opening statement you say that "the contest was...
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how many pounds thrust needed ? by
cdubya
About 200 lbs of thrust. Try this link. Read paragraph 4 at bottom of page
http://www.continuo.com/marske/jar22/modifications%20to%20jar%2022%20march%2
024,%202002.htm
Craig
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HANDHELD RADIO by
[email protected]
All,
I have been using a JRC JHP-500 handheld radio for field communications
and have been a bit disappointed with it's performance. It has a
standard 6" flex antenna. When I am in the air and someone tries to
talk with me using the handheld, the transmission always sounds very
weak, even if I am...
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Replacing the MKIV yaw string - tips by
bumper[_4_]
Depending on how you store your glider, your MKIV yaw string should provide many hours of carefree soaring, free from that embarrassing "kluged tape on the canopy syndrome". How long? Anywhere from a few years to many more than I wish (planned obsolescence and repeat business being part of my...
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New Blanik AD by
Eric Munk
To whom it may concern,
EASA has just published a new AD: EASA AD 2010-0185-E.
It grounds all Blaniks with immediate effect, including L-13, L-13A and
all aircraft that passed earlier AD inspections. Reason is that the failed
wing spar on the Austrian accident glider failed before reaching...
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lCambridge 302 Security Fail by
[email protected]
OK wizards....got a " Security Fail" for the first time today. All
other indications A-OK. I tried downloading the flight again, still no
luck. I went back and downloaded an older flight and got a "Security
OK" note. Looking for ideas as I try to locate my manual.
Thanks
R
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AS 33 by
Ross[_3_]
No K, no W, no H and no G, simply AS 33
https://www.alexander-schleicher.de/en/alexander-schleicher-presentsthe-as33/
Nice
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January 24th 20 09:27 PM
by RickH
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FES selflaunch by
LimaZulu
I would like to inform you that we made first self-launch with FES
installed on Silent 2 sailplane.
You can fiind video of this important moment on:
http://www.front-electric-sustainer.com
Regards,
Luka Znidarsic
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LS3 LS4 Differences by
[email protected]
Hello, Leaning toward an LS3 or LS4 for my first glider. Are there any practical differences or are they very similar?
How about the flapped 3a? These seam to be the more available and are priced a bit lower?
Also how long does a paint finish typically last if gelcoat removed and...
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August 27th 19 01:06 AM
by NMD
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Blanik L-23 Repair Project For Sale by
Roy Bourgeois
We are selling our Blanik L-23 repair project including
4 wings. All parts are from 2 consecutive serial numbers.
Best Offer.
See: http://web.mit.edu/dsimmons/www/gbsc/
Roy
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