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Famous people in soaring by
Ramy
While Neil Armstrong was one of the most famous glider pilots, he wasn't the only one.
Other famous people who where also glider pilots which I recall:
John Denver
Christopher Reeve (Superman)
Sully (Hudson landing pilot)
Others?
Ramy (just signing my name, not claiming to be famous ;-)
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Puchaz spin count 23 and counting by
henell
Bill Daniels said,
*Rather than blame the glider, I would point the finger at training
that doesnt equip pilots with the skills needed to fly these gliders*
I tend to agree. Have umpteen hours in Puchii. I have always found them
very predictable if flown within C of G limits. Have never had...
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Hawker vs. Glider Midair - with photo! by
Larry Dighera
On Wed, 30 Aug 2006 15:41:06 -0400, "Darkwing"
theducksmail"AT"yahoo.com wrote in
:
http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/TB/20060830/News/108300025/-1/REGION
While pilot Annette Saunders handled her Hawker 800XP admirably after
colliding with the...
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March 9th 07 06:55 PM
by bumper
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Russia Sailplanes website by
Willie
I am in the market for a sailplane and have been looking at
PW 5s and Russia AC 4s. I noticed the Russia Sailplanes site has been
inaccessable for a few weeks. Anyone know why?
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Glider Batteries and Chargers by
Grider Pirate
VSLA? A123? Cycling chargers?? I think this subject should have it's
own thread. Unlike transponders, we almost all need them.
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September 1st 10 05:52 AM
by danlj
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Low cost ADS-B Options by
Mike Schumann[_2_]
I spent a day at Oshkosh last Monday and had a chance to talk to Trig about their ADS-B plans.
The Trig TT22 Mode S Transponder is currently shipping and supports 1090ES ADS-B Out, if it is connected to an approved WAAS GPS position source. Up to now, approved GPS sources have been quite...
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Genesis 2 For Sale by
Steve Davis
Mfg. 2000, s/n 2023, Acrylic Paint, Carbon elevator
with stiffened tail allows 150kts Vne, Cleveland
Wheel & Brake, Huge cockpit for big and tall pilots,
Graphlite carbon fiber spar is extremely strong and
durable, dual battery holder, Winter ASI, COBRA Trailer,
NDH. Discus 2 performance at a...
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To Pawnee or not to Pawnee...that is the question... by
Travis Beach
Our club has a Piper Pawnee 235hp in excellent condition.
We just spent $35000 five years ago to completely overhaul
her...new fabric, new engine, anything that needed
to be replaced was...
Heres the rub...we are in the middle of a new two place
acquisition with the club making a decision about...
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US Competition Pilot Poll and Election by
[email protected]
Hello US contest pilots.
The annual competition rules poll and election of rules subcommittee members is now open at
http://www.adamsfive.com/a5soaring/survey/surveys.php
The poll and election is open to all pilots on the ranking list.
Please take the time to fill out the poll. provide comments and...
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Train Wreck by
XC
Dang! Got drawn in again!
I’m ashamed to admit I have been following Sean Fidler’s “why didn’t I get chosen” rants on Facebook. It is hard to look away from a train wreck I guess. I am embarrassed for him. I've never seen someone take a decision so badly. So much misinformation and so...
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ASG-29/ASW-27 wing refinish by
[email protected]
I have heard that the new ASG-29 and many of the ASW-27's have had a
noticeable spar cap shrinkage problem. I am looking for an unbiassed
discussion of this problem, the extent of the problem and possible
solutions (other than a wing refinish).
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BLANIK L-13 AD Status by
Tim Hanke
Current Status of the Blanik L-13 SPAR AD Grounding?
Does anyone know what the current status of the Blanik L-13 Eddy
Current testing procedure is? Has the University of Prague developed
this procedure for LETs review?
It is my understanding the clubs of the Czech Republic have been
flying the...
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December 17th 16 11:36 PM
by Duster
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Js3 jet catastrophic failure. by
Charlie Quebec
In the last east issue of Gliding Australia there is an incident report shown below.
During the course of a cross country flight, the pilot elected to start the jet sustainer to self retrieve.
The engine started normally, and the pilot tracked for the home airflield The engine failed...
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Hello out there??? by
Walt Connelly
I don't come in here often but it looks like everyone has left the room.
Walt
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July 6th 21 02:15 AM
by Delta8
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Wing Tape - Does Thickness Affect Performance? by
ContestID67
No, this is not SPAM as the subject line might lead one to believe.
;-)
I have seen lots of wing tape. Many of the advertisements are for very
thin and flexible tape which conforms to the curves of the wing.
However, the cost can be prohibitive, especially if you assemble often.
A friend of mine...
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Aerodynamics of carrying water by
Gene Whitt
Y'all,
Been many years on rec.aviation.student but even more years since
gliding. Unable to explain the 'why' of water ballast to increase
performance in gliders to argumentative airplane student.
I need a simple explanation in 25 words or less.
Gene Whitt
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