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US Team Committee Election Underway by
Ken Sorenson
Two positions on the 2012 US Team Committee are up for election. All SSA
members are eligible to vote at
http://adamsfive.com/soaring/survey/surveys.php. The election is open until
January 9.
The US Team Committee manages the pilot selection, organization, and funding
of the SSA teams which...
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Cherokee SN 001 by
JJ Sinclair[_2_]
.. there is no twist in
the wing.
And that's why it will tip-stall......................keep your speed
up in the pattern!
JJ
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Club Class / Sports Class by
PC[_3_]
In April 1990, Soaring magazine published a letter I wrote
discouraging the concept of a “Sports Class Nationals” with subsequent
international team selection. I listed the many benefits of flying
Sports Class at the regional level and tried to explain how valuable
the class was for providing an...
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Club Class - Class growth - progression - Have we seen any? by
hotelalpha
NOT MUCH CLUB CLASS ACTIVITY. NO CHANGE IN RULES - is the answer from
the 2011 SSA Rules Committee Meeting Minutes in Waller Texas November
12, 2011.
The facts however show US Club Class gliders (flying in the Sports
Class) has increased over the last four years.
2011 - 14 Club Class gliders...
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Jantar Std 3 parts wanted by
BillT
Need a canopy & undercarriage assembly. New or used ok. Having
difficulty contacting the manufacturer. Any help / suggestions greatly
appreciated. Thanks, Bill
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Oudie by
Peter von Tresckow
So I've pretty much decided to get me an Oudie for next year, but I have a
question. I currently have an up to date SeeYou Mobile license and
subscription for my Ipaq, but all the pricing I see from the retailers in
the US do not have a price for the hardware only option (which seems
available...
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Revised 2011 US Competition Pilots Poll Results Posted by
John Godfrey (QT)[_2_]
I inadvertently omitted the numerical results in the first document.
The revised document with the numerical results can be found here.
http://www.ssa.org/files/member/2011%20Pilot%20Opinion%20Poll%20Results%203.pdf
Apologies for the confusion,
John Godfrey (QT)
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Safety Review for 2011 US Contests by John Cochrane by
John Godfrey (QT)[_2_]
BB's very thoughtful and comprehensive review of safety issues in the
2011 US contests is now posted on the SSA website:
http://www.ssa.org/myhome.asp?mbr=6310235857
For the Rules Committee
John Godfrey (QT)
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GREAT READING by
johnhamish
THE JANUARY 2012 ISSUE OF
GLIDING INTERNATIONAL
A wealth of news for soaring pilots from around the world. A 64 page
issue.
Stories include:
1. An exposition on what is arguably the best soaring site on the
planet - Omarama. Extensive coverage with some exceptional
photographs and the history...
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US Airspace and Airport Data Update by
2KA
Updated US airspace information for the charting cycle effective
December 15, 2011 is now available on my website at http://www.soaringdata.info
and on the Airspace section of the Worldwide Soaring Turnpoint
Exchange.
Updated US airport data in formats that support virtually all glide
computers and...
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Help Needed against proposed rules against gliders at Saratoga County Airport by
Tim Hanke
Saratoga County Officials trying to push 100 glider pilots and two
soaring clubs out of the airport by using object free zones as
excuse.
Anyone run into this? Any ideas here on how to stop them from
finalizing rules?
http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2011/12/12/news/doc4ee6b3d6cd5e0600762759.txt
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updated SUA files by
Brad[_2_]
The new Seattle Sectional came out today and I as I understand it (not
seen one yet) the Class B area around Sea-Tac is now different.
Does anyone know who or how the .sua files are created, and when/if we
may see updates. I am guessing that there may be other changes across
the country as...
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New US Competition Rules Committee Documents Posted on SSA Website by
John Godfrey (QT)[_2_]
The results of the 2011 Competition Pilots' Opinion Poll and the
Minutes of the 2011 Competition Rules Committee Meeting are now posted
on the SSA website at
http://www.ssa.org/myhome.asp?mbr=6310235857
Please also read the Contestant Liability Insurance requirements
document also.
For the...
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December 16th 11 02:14 PM
by Steve
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test by
Andy (GY)
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Duster Plans F/S by
[email protected]
Unused,registered plans(not a copy)for the construction of wooden 13
meter Duster sailplane. Full size drawings of all ribs. Construction
manual. $150.00 (US) + shipping
JJ Sinclair
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Source of RJ-45 cables for connecting FLARM, K6 Mux, etc. by
kirk.stant
I'm curious about the type of RJ-45 cable needed to connect
various .icg-compliant glider instruments, such as a PowerFLARM, K6
Mux, PNA, etc..
First, are the RJ-45 cables (assuming no special connectors or
requirements, just power and data) straight through or crossed?
Second, can regular Cat 6...
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PowerFLARM Portable Units in Stock by
Paul Remde
Hi,
I just received a large batch of PowerFLARM Portable units. Most of them
are already sold and going to customers tomorrow, but I have 4 remaining in
stock. You can see details and order he
http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/flarm.htm
Best Regards,
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