Forum: Soaring
February 24th 13, 03:21 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 6
Views: 576
Who's up for a safari?
Dan, tow on up to Jean and join the group there..
We know you both know the way..
Bill
On Saturday, February 23, 2013 9:00:51 AM UTC-8, Dan Marotta wrote:
Me, me, me, me, me...!
I've...
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Forum: Soaring
February 23rd 13, 04:00 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 6
Views: 576
Who's up for a safari?
Fred, We'll be ready to tow you when you stop at Jean.
Normally our club only tows on Sat and Sun, but we may be able to scare up a mid week tow pilot with advance notice. We do have a couple of...
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Forum: Soaring
February 16th 13, 04:55 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,442
FAA Notice N8900.204 - English Proficiency
FSDO or DPE can issue a Student Pilot certificate for students learning in aircraft that do not require a medical evaluation.
Gliders, Balloon, and I think Light Sport airplane. It will state,...
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Forum: Soaring
February 13th 13, 01:45 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 7
Views: 669
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Forum: Soaring
February 13th 13, 01:37 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,442
FAA Notice N8900.204 - English Proficiency
Yes, but all CFIs get caught up with the FAA Notice to do the FAA's job for them.
So sure, I'll sign an 8710 recommending a check ride, and warn the FAA or DPE that this guy may have problems...
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Forum: Soaring
February 13th 13, 12:54 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,442
FAA Notice N8900.204 - English Proficiency
I discussed this with some fellow CFIs. We figured if a student was having trouble with English, the training would not go well, and we would not be signing them off for a check ride.
So what would...
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Forum: Soaring
January 16th 13, 03:37 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,923
Janus 2-seat glider as a club glider?
It depends on the makeup of your club. A lot of primary students? A handful of glider for them.
A lot of rated pilots that want to learn or are qualified for high performance glass? A good...
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Forum: Soaring
January 3rd 13, 03:00 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 12
Views: 602
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Forum: Soaring
January 1st 13, 01:43 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 9
Views: 546
Some Soaring Questions!
Compare the speed at which best Ld occurs. Also compare the Ld curve.
Some drop off faster than others. A steeper curve vs a flat curve.
A flat curve would maintain a higher Ld at faster speeds.
I...
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Forum: Soaring
December 14th 12, 01:38 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 9
Views: 594
See you on google
There is a program called "IGC Replay" that will play the igc file on google earth. No need to convert to kmz.
Just google it ito find it.
T
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Forum: Soaring
November 27th 12, 01:34 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 3
Views: 460
Looking for the 3 gull logo
On Nov 26, 9:50*am, Pat Russell wrote:
In the old days, the international symbol for our sport was a blue
medallion with three stylized white gulls. *The medallion was...
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Forum: Soaring
November 16th 12, 05:33 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,600
Number of aero tows in 2011
On Nov 15, 11:59*am, Bill D wrote:
Please keep the 2011 total tow reports coming.
It looks like the larger operations were "early voters". *Since then a string of "0" tow...
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Forum: Soaring
November 13th 12, 02:18 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,548
ADS-B out with a non TSO'd 1201 GPS sensor?
On Nov 12, 9:41*am, wrote:
How does a FAA radar confirm if a non TSO'd GPS is connected to a mode S, ADS-B out transponder?
Wonder if we'll soon see a transponder, ELT,or...
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Forum: Soaring
November 13th 12, 02:15 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 5
Views: 299
Tow Pilot Checkouts, Rough-Field Tri-Gears?
On Nov 12, 4:28*pm, "noel.wade" wrote:
All -
Do any of the USA folks here on RAS operate in a club without a 2-seat
towplane? *If so, how do you check out new towpilots?...
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Forum: Soaring
November 5th 12, 04:53 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,600
Number of aero tows in 2011
On Nov 4, 8:16*pm, Bill D wrote:
I'm working on some numbers for SSA Growth and Development. *I need a SWAG as to how many aero tows were made in the US in 2011. *Anyone care...
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Forum: Soaring
October 29th 12, 11:24 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 9
Views: 458
The ideal towplane?
Mmm, take a wing runner, and then leave him behind?
Have to run real quick to catch a ride home while running wings. :)
T
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Forum: Soaring
October 29th 12, 11:22 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 3
Views: 485
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Forum: Soaring
October 20th 12, 03:53 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 12
Views: 846
SSA Board Meeting in Charlotte 10-20-12
On Oct 19, 2:27*pm, Craig Funston
wrote:
On Friday, October 19, 2012 9:37:01 AM UTC-7, Eric Greenwell wrote:
On 10/19/2012 8:27 AM, Steve Leonard wrote:
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Forum: Soaring
October 19th 12, 05:41 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 8
Views: 609
Pawnee Center Fuel Tank Conversion
On Oct 18, 3:23*pm, wrote:
On Thursday, October 18, 2012 10:58:59 AM UTC-7, wrote:
Planning to convert D Model fuel system to C Model gravity fed center fuel...
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Forum: Soaring
September 27th 12, 01:09 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,547
LiFePO4 batteries
Are these batteries safer than the LiPo used in RC aircraft? There have been bad fires when charging LiPO and fireproof containers are recommended.
T
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Forum: Soaring
September 2nd 12, 02:37 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 4
Views: 737
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Forum: Soaring
September 2nd 12, 02:34 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 15
Views: 885
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Forum: Soaring
August 28th 12, 03:07 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 9
Views: 952
Rope Break!
On Aug 27, 6:51*pm, Darryl Ramm wrote:
On Monday, August 27, 2012 6:45:24 PM UTC-7, T wrote:
On Aug 27, 8:13*am, Waveguru wrote:
It didn't...
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Forum: Soaring
August 28th 12, 02:45 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 9
Views: 952
Rope Break!
On Aug 27, 8:13*am, Waveguru wrote:
It didn't actually break, it came loose from the towplane end. *It happened at 800ft tho, so it was no big deal. *I did manage to hang on...
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Forum: Soaring
August 26th 12, 01:57 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,754
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