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Best Path to Race by
Jeff Morgan
After a 12 year soaring hiatus to advance my airline career, I am back in. I rejoined my old club and got a flight review, and am happy to report the passion is still there.
However, I am at a crossroads, much like before. Our club is all metal ships. Between that and the club time limit per...
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April 2nd 18 05:07 PM
by ND
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Blanik L-33 for a club by
jeff rothman
We are evaluating gliders that our club might purchase. The L-33 looks
promising. What are the pros and cons of this glider? I know it performs
about as well as other club class gliders such as the Junior, PW5, and 1-34.
I have heard that the L-33 is prone to tail wheel damage. Any...
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Is a Blanik L-33 rugged enough for a club? by
jeff rothman
Our club is seriously considering buying a Blanik L-33 but I have heard a
few reports that the fuselage can be easily damged if a tail first landing
is made. I would appreciate it very much if clubs that own an L-33 could
give me guidance.
Is a Blanik L-33 rugged enough for club use?
Does the...
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Looking for first glider by
Jeff Runciman
I have been reading the posts and archived posts and
I am looking for some advice on a first glider. I will
be spending quite a bit of time in a 2-22 and should
have my licence in two weeks. Here are my experience
details and performance hopes:
Experience: Private pilots licence 140 hours...
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Mechanical Vario by
Jeff Runciman
This question was posted earlier but I was hoping for
a few more responses.
Do I put a mechanical vario or do I save space on the
panel.
Would love to hear what people have in their panel.
Jeff
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Jantar 48-2 vs Pik20d by
Jeff Runciman
Hi guys,
It has been a while since I have posted here. I have
finally narrowed my search to 2 gliders. I am aware
of the following on each glider:
Jantar - Visibility during tow, and tight cockpit (I
am 5'10' 148 lbs so I fit ok).
Pik 20D - Thick wing mold, parts support, and flaps.
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Jantar 48-2 vs Pik20d by
Jeff Runciman
Hi guys,
It has been a while since I have posted here. I have
finally narrowed my search to 2 gliders. I am aware
of the following on each glider:
Jantar - Visibility during tow, and tight cockpit (I
am 5'10' 148 lbs so I fit ok).
Pik 20D - Thick wing mold, parts support, and flaps.
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November 17th 06 10:43 PM
by Solo
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Maybe back to the LS4 by
Jeff Runciman
Hi guys,
Thanks again for all of the advise over the last few
months. I am now down to the Cirrus, Jantar, and again
the LS4. The only concern about the LS4 maybe the
condition of the gel coat. The Cirrus has a bit of
gel coat cracking, the Jantar has no problems with
the surface (poly paint)....
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April 2nd 06 06:12 AM
by st4s03
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Cirrus vs ASW by
Jeff Runciman
Thanks for all of the advise. I dont think I can afford
a B or C and I have made 2 minor errors in preflight
in all of my hours. Any suggestions on a 25k and under
sailplane would be appreciated.
Jeff
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March 24th 06 07:35 AM
by Bruce
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ASW20A and Cirrus by
Jeff Runciman
Hi guys,
After spending some time in Phoenix on a Grob 103,
I have started looking for my first glass glider. I
am currently looking at an ASW20A and a Standard Cirrus.
I know they are quite different. I guess my concerns
are the full flying tail on the Cirrus and the flaps
on the ASW. Any...
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ASW20A and Cirrus by
Jeff Runciman
Hi guys,
After spending some time in Phoenix on a Grob 103,
I have started looking for my first glass glider. I
am currently looking at an ASW20A and a Standard Cirrus.
I know they are quite different. I guess my concerns
are the full flying tail on the Cirrus and the flaps
on the ASW. Any...
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March 12th 06 06:06 PM
by Clint
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L33 Solo by
Jeff Runciman
Hi Fellow Pilots,
My name is Jeff Runciman and I am a new sailplane pilot.
I probably have a couple of more hours left before
I get my licence. I currently have 135 hours powered,
35 hours ultralite, and about 450 hours of hang gliding
time. I am current in all except the ultralight. I
am looking...
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LS4 user group by
Jeff Runciman
Hi again,
I lost the link for an LS4 user group. I am looking
for a group of LS4 owners.
Jeff
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First Glider LS4 by
Jeff Runciman
Thank you again for your advise. Any more thoughts
on the LS4? Any concerns with the age? What should
I pay for one? And are there any flying groups for
the LS4? Thank you again and I hope I can contribute
to the group as I go along.
Jeff
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First Glider by
Jeff Runciman
Hi guys,
Thank you so much for your insights and advise. There
is a local pilot that has an LS4, a little bit of crazing
of the fiberglass. He hasn't flown in about 10 years.
I am also looking at a brand new 15 meter SZD51-1 Junior.
I know they are not quite in the same class but I
am a little...
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First Glider by
Jeff Runciman
Hi guys,
Thank you so much for your insights and advise. There
is a local pilot that has an LS4, a little bit of crazing
of the fiberglass. He hasn't flown in about 10 years.
I am also looking at a brand new 15 meter SZD51-1 Junior.
I know they are not quite in the same class but I
am a little...
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September 9th 04 11:53 AM
by goneill
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First Glider by
Jeff Runciman
Thanks for all of the advise. I may have to get a
glider in between 30 and 35 ld. I am concerned about
getting in deeper than I should and not having fun.
It is possible that I should get a club class glider
due to my hang gliding experience (tighter turn radius?).
A PW5 or Russia may be an...
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October 4th 04 04:58 PM
by Stefan
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L33 Solo by
Jeff Runciman
Hi Fellow Pilots,
My name is Jeff Runciman and I am a new sailplane pilot.
I probably have a couple of more hours left before
I get my licence. I currently have 135 hours powered,
35 hours ultralite, and about 450 hours of hang gliding
time. I am current in all except the ultralight. I
am looking...
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November 14th 05 09:57 AM
by Bruce
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Towing w LSA (Light Sport Aircraft) by
Jeffrey Banks
Towing w LSA (FAA defined Light Sport Aircraft)?
Is anyone doing this?
Without a horsepower limit for Light Sport Aircraft it seems that a
small airframe and a big engine might be an ideal towplane.
The GW limit of 1320 lbs (599kg) and max cruise speed of 120knots do
not seem restrictive for...
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September 14th 05 01:48 AM
by bumper
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Wanted Cambridge model 25 gps by
Jeffrey Banks
Hi,
501 corp. Civil Air Patrol Alaska
We got a nice ASK-21 (TG-9) donated to the CAP here.
It is Cambridge Lnav equiped and wired. Just missing
the GPS black box.
Anyone interested in a tax deduction???? Let me know.
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