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Discus Wing question by
John Galloway
It is a classic wing from a classic glider design by
a classic glider designer. It has a slightly larger
wing area than some more recent designs and should
carry the extra weight of a motor glider well. It
is well behaved and benign in its flying and stalling
characteristics and also tolerates...
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Glider insurance rate hike? by
Mark Navarre
Any pilots in the US care to offer their experience of insurance rate changes
after a glider accident settlement (less than total loss)? I am looking at a
45% hike in my renewal premium after 4 claim free years since the purchase of
my ASW-20. While I expected a rate hike, this seems a bit...
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August 23rd 03 12:44 AM
by BTIZ
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Composite Meltdown by
Burt Compton
From Aerokurier Magazine:
BEECH BURNS ALL STARSHIPS
Raytheon Aircraft Company is taking unusual measures to limit the overflowing
cost of spare part acquisition for the Starship two-engine turboprop pusher:
The company is buying the aircraft back from their owners and burning them,
after removing...
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August 22nd 03 09:10 PM
by mrw
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Need ASW-15 pictures by
Tim Mara
there are a couple for sale on http://www.wingsandwheels.com/want-ads5.htm
with pictures included with their ads
tim
"WilLiscomb" wrote in message
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Need 70's vintage pics of an ASW-15, US registry, for scale r/c...
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Robert Kronfeld book by
Simon Waddell
I'm looking for a copy of "Kronfeld on Gliding and Soaring" by Robert
Kronfeld; I guess it was published in the late 30s or early 40s.
Anybody got a copy to sell or know where I might find one?
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UK - Declaring a free distance flight by
tango4
There is the possibility to do a full FAI triangle 750k out of Parham (
PAR,OSW,BRN) but it would be a major acheivement, although last Friday I
reckon it was do-able! Free distance seems the easiest way.
In the UK what is the proceedure for declaring a free distance attempt in
such a way to...
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Pesghes by
Simon Waddell
Last I heard, Peschges has closed down the vario business, with no plans for
aftersales service. All the VP owners I've encountered in Europe are pretty
upset. Although their website is still active there are no contact
details - maybe they just forgot to cancel the ISP contract.
Their phone...
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August 22nd 03 01:08 AM
by Alan
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FREE mapping tools for extreme SeeYou geeks by
Dave Nadler \YO\
Hey Jonathan - Why don't you do the USA preprocessing and see if
Geunther and John can host the files for us unwashed masses ? And
for heavens sake get a better komputer.
See ya, Dave
"Jonathan Gere" wrote in...
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Commercial - New GPSs added to Cumulus site by
Paul Remde
Hi,
I just added a bunch of new GPSs to my Cumulus Soaring Supplies site. The
most notable new units are the Transplant CF Card GPS, the Rikaline GPS-6010
all-in-one GPS, and the EMTAC BlueTooth GPS. The Rikaline is a WAAS
compatible GPS and antenna in a very small box. It can be ordered...
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Standard Class Nationals by
Sam Giltner
20 years ago there was a waiting list to fly National
contests. Could it be that nationals today are really
designed for a small number of pilots that like 'extreme
competition', long task, long hours, new types of tasks,
no crews etc. 20 years ago nationals seemed to be designed
for a broader...
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Private Pilot Glider Rating Requirements by
John
If a glider student has 40+ hours aeronautical experience prior to
taking instruction in gliders what are the requirements for Private
Pilot Glider Rating?
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August 21st 03 01:09 AM
by BTIZ
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Qn: Casein Glue recognition by
Vassilios Mazis
Hello all
Is there any practical way to tell if a Casein type of glue has been
used to hold our K-7 together ? It is pinkish-light brown (therefore
definitely not Aerodux)and one failed joint appears to have unusually
little excess or fill that makes me suspect it may have been attacked
(and...
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Nimbus 3 opinions by
tango4
I'm considering stepping up to the open class in an attempt to overcome the
local sea-breeze and usually marginal conditions. Could I ask the group for
opinions on the Nimbus 3 ( turbo )
Ian
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August 20th 03 04:24 PM
by tango4
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A crazy glider by
Henk Van Der Heijden
Dear soaring friends,
Soaring with the PH-314 is like rambling in an old
coat that fits me perfect and that I never want to
miss......Look at my site. Forty years flying with
Ka-7. A crazy glider.
If you like the site, mail your friends, wite an article
or make a link.
Wishing everyone nice flights...
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Runway observer by
Jim Culp
Wishing you all the best. These thoughts come to mind.
Approach - Logic, and Arguments to be offered:
Be there, professionally attired with clean haircuts
and make a clear, reasoned presentation with good demeanor.
Anger gets nothing and must be hidden.
Prepare a simple quite brief position...
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August 20th 03 04:14 AM
by BTIZ
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FS L-13 by
Jim Hendrix
Blanik L-13
3360TT, Borgelt B-40, Terra TX-760, Fresh annual with sale, good paint,
standard instruments, flys weekly. Open trailer included. located in
Arkansas.
$16,000
Contact Charles Burnett
870-238-3227
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FOR SALE! by
KRobb017
Avcomm 900 AC aviation headset for sale...like new, 2 volume controls, push to
talk button, two sets of ear covers (gel and foam). Retailed for almost $200
.....asking ONLY $125 OBO INCLUDING SHIPPING AND HANDLING!!!
This is a really good deal and this headset is useful for beginners or the...
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