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Why is Soaring declining by
f.blair
This was copied from rec.outdoors.fishing.bass. It sounds like the very
same things that we talk about when we discuss the decline of our sport. I
am not saying it has answers, but it is...
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Short Wings Gliders by
RRK
How many gliders with a wing span of 13.5 or less do you know? There
is a proposal of creating 13.5 class on IGC agenda on their next
meeting in Laussane.
http://www.fai.org/gliding/system/files/igc_agenda2009_8_3_1_Proposalfor13_5meterclassv2.0.pdf
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How Low to Spin?? by
Paul M. Cordell
How Low to Spin??
I was proudly shown a IGC file this weekend. This file show the aero tow
thru a thermal and a release into sink. Our proud pilot was unable to
find the thermal and started a downwind leg for a landing. As he turned
base leg, he flew into a 2-5 kt thermal. Instead of completing...
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Gear Warning by
Gadget Guy
Greetings all, I am looking for a drawing that depicts the electrical wiring of a DG-300. Does anyone know of a link or have a basic drawing of a gear warning system?
Thank you in advace
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MSL vs. AGL (Again) by
N11rdbird
The MSL/AGL issue has come before the Caesar Creek Soaring Club Board
once again. Not only has the Club been thrown into turmoil again, this
time it has specifically affected our instructors and how to most
effectively teach our students. I am curious if there are other Clubs
or organizations that...
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Microphones by
Randy[_3_]
Hi All
A Question about Boom Mics. Why are they always mounted on the right
side of the cockpit? Is there any reason for not being able to mount
them on the Left side.
Thanks
Randy
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MP3 of e-Vario sound by
Sebastiaan
Who has a good mp3 of an e-vario that is screaming in a strong thermal??
I want to use it as my ringtone :D
ThankS!
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by keithw
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Electrically Powered Ultralight Aircraft by
Larry Dighera
Electrically Powered Ultralight Aircraft
Below is a report of an electrically powered ultralight aircraft.
Further down is information about Sonex's electrically powered
home-built aircraft, and below that is information about Royal
Aeronautical Society's 2007-8 design competition (submissions...
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Trig TT21 Transponder ... reports? by
Grider Pirate
There was quite a thread storm 11 months ago here about the TT21
transponder. I assume some of the 'early adopters' here purchased and
installed one. Any complaints??
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IDAHO FATALITY by
Bob
I heard there was a stall spin on base to final fatality at the recent
Idhao flying get-together. Anyone got any specifics? Tough summer
for gliding!
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September 11th 11 05:40 PM
by Bill D
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US Dollar sinks to new low against Euro by
Mike Stringfellow
The US dollar is now valued close to 0.75 Euro, down from its peak of
1.25 a couple of years ago. Analysts say it may go even lower, with
some projecting exchange rates of 0.7 (1.4 dollar to the Euro).
This has pretty much put the kibosh on my goals of buying a new
European sailplane. A model...
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November 19th 04 02:12 AM
by Brad
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CG hook on aero tows?? by
Ted Wagner
A few seconds into take-off roll today in a Pilatus B-4, while applying left stick to correct for a dipping right wing, the right wing suddenly dipped all the way into the ground. The glider lurched to the right, and a second or two later popped up into the air, a good 20 feet up and 30 or more...
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"Do It Yourself" airborne proximity warning device by
Linar Yusupov
Dear rec.aviation.soaring subscribers!
I would like to present you PDF slides of one DIY R&D project.
The slides are about open platform airborne proximity warning device.
It operates at ISM band radio but also capable to receive ADS-B reports at aviation frequency.
It is mainly targeted for our...
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Kawa rough landing? by
Jonathan St. Cloud
Not sure how accurate FB translate is, but it appear as if Mr. Kawa had some sort of incident with an electric motor not working and a rough uphill landing. Gas, electric or jet be careful guys!
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September 27th 19 11:11 PM
by 5Z
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End of Season Sunset Warning for SSA-OLC Participants by
Doug Haluza
This is cross posted from the SSA Home News & Information General
News:
As the days get shorter as the end of the soaring season nears, the
SSA-OLC Committee has been receiving complaints about flights after
sunset without required aircraft lighting. Although the requirements
for night flight...
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MOST UGLY GLIDER ? by
Malcolm Austin
I see in another thread that some are looking for the prettiest gliders, set
me
thinking, what's the ugliest (and picture links if possible please!
Cheers,
Malcolm
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Ventus bT/cT comparison by
Jim Pengelly
Hi everyone,
I fly a Discus bT at the moment and absolutely love it. However, I
am thinking of upgrading to a flapped turbo in the next one or two
seasons and the Ventus bT/cT would seem to be the natural
choice.
I have heard conflicting opinions about the various models:
i) The bT has...
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Lambada Motorglider For Sale by
JS[_3_]
My 2005 Lambada motorglider is for sale. My new Lambada has arrived!
Link at http://www.wingsandwheels.com/want-ads10.htm
Jeff Shingleton N24PV 315-664-3504
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