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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 Go to last post
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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...
January 5th 04 04:48 PM
by 303pilot Go to last post
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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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May 13th 04 06:17 AM
by nowhere Go to last post
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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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September 8th 04 08:29 PM
by Stewart Kissel Go to last post
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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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October 10th 07 09:28 PM
by Martin Gregorie[_1_] Go to last post
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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.
November 13th 06 02:07 AM
by Jeff Runciman Go to last post
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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 Go to last post
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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 Go to last post
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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 Go to last post
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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 13th 06 04:17 PM
by Bert Willing Go to last post
22 1,095
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...
March 12th 06 06:06 PM
by Clint Go to last post
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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 15th 05 05:56 PM
by Jeff Runciman Go to last post
11 1,206
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
September 16th 04 08:46 PM
by Matt Herron Go to last post
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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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September 11th 04 05:33 PM
by Eric Greenwell Go to last post
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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...
September 10th 04 06:39 PM
by Mark James Boyd Go to last post
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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...
September 9th 04 11:53 AM
by goneill Go to last post
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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 Go to last post
44 2,146
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...
November 14th 05 09:57 AM
by Bruce Go to last post
1 721
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 Go to last post
12 2,100
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.
September 18th 06 07:30 AM
by Jeffrey Banks Go to last post
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