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Blanik L-13 for sale. by JC Cunningham
(My apologies if this was posted twice.) Blanik L-13 for sale. Circumstances have forced me to cease my commercial operation. Therefore I have a very clean, well maintained, low hour L-13 for sale with an open trailer. This plane is ready to fly. * Total Time 1179.6 Hours
May 25th 04 01:03 PM
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Glider Crash - Minden? by Mitch
Heard there may have been a glider - biz jet crash in Minden? True or False? -EX
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September 13th 06 07:31 PM
by Ron Natalie Go to last post
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poor lateral control on a slow tow? by Doug[_5_]
As an aerodynamicist/flight dynamicist recently re-soloed after 25 years off, people keep asking me hard questions. One that has come up recently is why a heavy glider on tow feels horrible, but thermalling in the same glider at lower speeds is fine? (see also Mike Fox's article on aerotowing...
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January 7th 11 12:08 PM
by Martin Gregorie[_5_] Go to last post
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First glider Nimbus 2 ? by Surge
A Nimbus 2 is on the market which I'm interested in as my first glider and I'd like some feedback from those who've owned or flown one. I do realize that a flapped, long winged glider is not the best choice for a low time pilot which is why I will keep the glider in a hangar while I first build up...
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January 24th 21 12:14 AM
by 2G Go to last post
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FAI, soaring and Olympic Games by iPilot
It's been under discussion for several times, but I want to bring it up again. There have been several pro's and con's towards soaring in Olympics, but nobody argues that it'd rise the popularity of the sport. So it is important for soaring community. Therefore my question is following: Wich way...
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November 9th 16 02:37 AM
by Ben Coleman Go to last post
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ASK-13 for sale by [email protected]
ASK-13 Very nice condition. Contact: Tom Knauff
June 26th 12 09:31 PM
by David Reitter Go to last post
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An ADS-B In Question by Dan Marotta
Hopefully Darryl will respond to this but anyone with the knowledge will be appreciated. I have a home-grown ADS-B system consisting of a Raspberry Pi 2 and a couple of software defined radios feeding Avare on my smart phone. I have line of sight to the ADS-B tower on top of Sandia Peak, on...
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February 12th 16 01:38 PM
by Andy Blackburn[_3_] Go to last post
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Wing Launch - Can it pull your wings off? by ContestID67[_2_]
I was sent this link from a UK soaring friend of mine about a death when the wings came off of a glider during a winch tow. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1302215/Pilot-plunged-death-boyfriend-BOTH-wings-fell-glider.html Sad story. A few things; - My friend's thought was that the wing...
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September 5th 10 10:51 PM
by Derek C Go to last post
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Debacle: Flight test of Diana-2 by naresh
Hi All, Recently, I was invited by the Diana-2 dealer to be part of the potential customer flight tests in Switzerland. It was a humiliating fiasco. I've written about it on my blog www.neshe.com Please feel free to browse. In a few days, it will also contain a technical part with photographs and...
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October 20th 05 07:04 AM
by Paul Go to last post
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Sun Ship Game on Youtube - Complete by Guy Byars[_2_]
Many of us remember major events of the summer of 1969: Haight- Ashbury, Manson, Woodstock, Apollo-Moon, Chappaquiddick. But a lot was also going on that summer in a small town in southern Texas... Marfa! To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1969 US Soaring Nationals in Marfa TX, I have put...
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February 17th 19 09:13 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Flarm in the US by Steve Freeman
Curious about the use of Flarm in the US. Was told by another pilot that the frequency used by Flarm is not approved for that category of use in the US. Is that true? If it is, do they make units that use a US approved frequency?
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August 15th 10 12:12 AM
by Westbender Go to last post
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towing a sailplane trailer / vehicle by ryanglover1969[_2_]
Hello all. I am looking to buy a new vehicle, mainly for work related reasons. Something like an AWD Subaru Outback would be perfect for work. So I'm wondering what you all have to say about towing my sailplane trailer with a Subaru Outback, which is a 4 cylinder vehicle. That's the issue I need...
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November 4th 09 01:54 PM
by Papa3 Go to last post
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JS3 chatter by [email protected]
Thanks to J.Nieuwenhuize for posting this link Jonker's aerodynamicist Johan Bosman pictures of the JS3. http://www.imgrum.net/user/johanjbosman/697025039 As suggested, the Akaflieg München Mü31 article is also a good read. http://www.akaflieg.vo.tum.de/index.php/en/mue-31-en Go around-come...
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January 12th 17 01:06 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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DG-300/303 owners... by Marc Ramsey
You should take a look at this: http://www.dg-flugzeugbau.de/holm-dg300-e.html Marc
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April 22nd 07 05:07 AM
by Marc Ramsey Go to last post
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50+:1 15m sailplanes by Paul T
'DuckHawk 15m racer announced at 2003 SHA Western Workshop. 53:1glide ratio VNE 200 kts' -from Winward Performance - anyone got anymore details? 'SZD-56-2, Diana 2: Newest 15-meter Sailplane.The technologically advanced SZD-56-2 Diana 2 will soar on new wings next summer. Bogumil Beres, chief...
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January 19th 04 02:59 AM
by JB Go to last post
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Best performing Vario? by Craig R.
In your opinion, what was the best performing vario you have ever used? Specifically, the one that got you centered in and to the top of the thermal in the least amount of time. Let's ignore products because they have the latest "bells and whistles" add ons, latest technology, sexy appearances, or...
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February 21st 13 03:26 AM
by JS Go to last post
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Becker AR 4201 or Microair 760 Transceiver by Steve B
Anybody compared the two or had any experience with them? Big Price Difference... I dont mind spending the money for the Becker, just curious if the Microair is a good unit? Thanks Steve
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September 15th 03 06:32 PM
by Joe Lacour Go to last post
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The Apology by [email protected]
Recently there was an apology issued from the SSA and the SSF and Editor for a so called offensive interpretation of the depiction of a historical portrayal of a young lady and a glider pilot on a previous edition of Soaring magazine. After reading the complaints from the women associated with the...
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November 13th 20 04:24 AM
by Gregg Ballou[_2_] Go to last post
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Benalla by JS
Everyone is airborne for practice day 1. http://www.livetrack24.com/events/WGC2017 Jim
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January 24th 17 11:54 PM
by John Bojack J4 Go to last post
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My September 2017 visit to GP Gliders by [email protected]
My September 2017 visit to GP Gliders: Poland is a beautiful country, especially in early September. The purpose of this trip was to meet CEO Jerzy Peszke and tour the GP Gliders facility. The operation recently moved to Korczyna (2.5 miles NW of Krosno). The original airport building was too...
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June 8th 21 12:28 PM
by kinsell Go to last post
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