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Comparing Drjack XCSkies RASP and TopMeteo - U.S. Soaring - Comments? by
WaltWX[_2_]
I am interested in hear U.S. glider pilot comments on the pros/cons of all these sites for soaring forecasts. I have used them all at one time or another and find them generally comparable. But, some like RASP and DrJack do a much better job of locating convergence zones/shear lines....
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New/Old Video and Glider PR - John Denver & Janus by
CindyB[_2_]
A crazy link took me to a John Denver video on You Tube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ChlFnXctE
It has been posted there a long while, but I posted into the comments, about the Janus perhaps being owned then by David Allen of Colorado. I think it is the Janus that was N2AA.
And I provided...
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FS Mini Softie Chute by
[email protected]
Para-Phernali Mini 240 Softie parachute.Manufactured 8/09. Last repack 9/21/16. B12 Snaps on legs, thread-thru on chest. Color: black. Includes carry case. I will pay for continental U.S. shipping. reply: ccoyne at rtrmag dot com
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SteFly Flight Computer by
[email protected]
A flight computer running XCSoar for a small fraction of the price of a ClearNav/LX9000/Zeus.
http://stefly.aero/2016/11/17/stefly-at-german-gliding-day-in-berlin/
http://stefly.aero/
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Fast as a bat out of hell... fun study by
Bob T
And we thought the Swift or falcon were the fastest natural fliers. Ha! Check this fun study out.
160 km / hr level flight from a bat. Pretty nifty...
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2017 Junior Nationals Camp and Contest and Region 3 at Harris Hill by
Harris Hill Soaring
The SSA Youth/Junior Committee and the Harris Hill Soaring Corporation are planning to host the 2nd Junior National Camp and Contest July 2nd - 8th .
Everything is subject to SSA approval and many details have yet to be worked out but here is the general idea.
Juniors from around the country are...
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Power Flarm Repairs by
2G
I talked to Rex Mayes @ Williams Soaring yesterday about a broken Power Flarm I sent him. He said that the company is looking to setup a USA repair station and is in discussions with two others besides him. According to Rex they are not accepting broken units for repair at this time, so we must...
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Information Regarding Avionic Company by
[email protected]
Am Mittwoch, 6. Januar 2016 19:43:04 UTC+1 schrieb :
On Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 7:05:17 AM UTC-7, Casey wrote:
Anyone have information about the Avionic company?
I have a vario (GS-500) and radio (FV 2720) by them and can't find information about this company. ...
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Santa Barbara Soaring Thanksgiving Dinner by
Santa Barbara Soaring
GREETINGS!!!!
Santa Barbara Soaring is pleased to announce their celebration of three years in operation, and an invitation to the public to come fly with us at the Santa Ynez Airport over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
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Towing service will be available on Friday through Sunday (25-27...
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FLARM - No GPS by
Dan Marotta
It worked fine last time I flew but today, it was stuck on the startup
screen with 0 Satellites showing. I cycled the power a couple of times
with no effect. Both my ClearNav vario and my Dell Streak were both
receiving good GPS locks. The Streak reported 8 satellites.
The PF Portable had...
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Cobra trailer tail lights replacement? by
John Bojack J4
Looking to replace the factory/European style tail lights.
Although attractive (??) I think they can be confusing for USA drivers following behind it.
Any suggestions for improvement and/or making them more USA "friendly"? And also wiring them for USA vehicles.
I have seen several trailers...
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Lumbar support ideas? by
noel.wade
All -
For the third year in a row I've somehow managed to injure my back
early in the season (base of the spine/sciatic nerve). I'm beginning
to suspect its not my day-job or rigging my ship (I have a one-man
rigger); but rather my flying and seating position in the cockpit
(DG-300). Short...
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SGP USA Orlando registration form issue by
Sean[_2_]
All,
If you registered in the last 20-30 days, there was a problem with the SGP.aero website and your registration did not come thru. I know of at least 6 who may have been affected, and there are likely several more.
The entire FAI SGP apologizes for this inconvenience. The problem stemmed...
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Another sad day - 1-26 champ Bob Von Hellens has sailed into the sunset by
Bob T
I received notice this morning that longtime SSA and ASA member and 1-26 national champ passed away on 11/27/2016. A celebration of his life will be held in late January (further information will be forthcoming) and according to his wishes, in late spring he will be interred in Arlington National...
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Computer Set up - Polars, Bugs, Ballast ? by
Casey[_2_]
Just wondering if anyone has insight to computer set up as far as these questions:
1) Glider polars come from new gliders with experienced factory pilot, right. If a glider weighs more now (20-30yrs) since the polar was created does one create a new polar or use the polar in the computer and add...
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Wanted radio by
[email protected]
Looking for a used radio. I am located in Alberta, Canada.
It can be very basic to fit into a Ka6CR.
My email. gsminors gmail dot C..
Thank you
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