Forum: Soaring
November 28th 19, 09:31 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 1
Views: 364
Gary polkinhorne
At 07:18 28 November 2019, wrote:
I'd like to get back in touch with Gary. Tell him Andrew is asking.
As would Z
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Forum: Soaring
April 18th 19, 11:01 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,670
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Forum: Soaring
March 12th 19, 09:38 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 14
Views: 626
Botched handoffs
At 01:07 08 March 2019, wrote:
Back in Germany a student didn't make progress with his instructor, he
got
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nothing but criticism on his patterns. After one flight he got...
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Forum: Soaring
March 8th 19, 11:00 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 14
Views: 626
Botched handoffs
At 01:07 08 March 2019, wrote:
Back in Germany a student didn't make progress with his instructor, he
got
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nothing but criticism on his patterns. After one flight he got...
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Forum: Soaring
February 26th 19, 09:58 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 32
Views: 991
Tow rope musings - informal survey
At 08:05 26 February 2019, John Bridge wrote:
https://tinyurl.com/y47qmknr
Do you think they both had a good grip on the release knobs?
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Forum: Soaring
August 9th 17, 10:02 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 5
Views: 400
Sustainer engine run
At 01:55 09 August 2017, Jonathan St. Cloud wrote:
Just curious, how long are the guys with solo 2350 sustainer engines
runnin=
g their engines before they depart on XC flights? I have been...
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Forum: Soaring
July 11th 17, 01:25 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 4
Views: 234
Discus B Pilot Size
At 11:07 11 July 2017, wrote:
Looking at the Discus B's for sale on W&W. Before I drive out to look at
them, can anyone tell me what size pilots will fit in them?
6' 2 1/2"...
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Forum: Soaring
May 2nd 16, 10:08 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 51
Views: 2,741
Glide ratio with full brakes and side slip
At 11:30 30 April 2016, Jim Kellett wrote:
In a modern glider, the side slip is GREAT for crosswind landings, but
the
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forward slip is darn near useless for losing altitude. I teach...
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Forum: Soaring
May 17th 15, 12:45 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 52
Views: 1,716
Sacrificial layer for gear-up protection.
At 21:49 16 May 2015, Don Johnstone wrote:
Good training is the key, but as is oft said, there are two types o
pilots, those that have and those that are going to.
..and the lucky ones who go off...
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Forum: Soaring
April 9th 15, 09:34 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,400
Hanger Flying/ I learned from this experience
And one that had a weld fail on one air brake control rod when I shut the
brakes before it's first flight after delivery! Could have been an
interesting winch launch.
I had every control rod out...
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Forum: Soaring
April 4th 15, 07:23 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,938
Sustainer/turbo gliders
At 16:29 04 April 2015, David Salmon wrote:
Bought a Discus Turbo 7/8 years ago. Never regretted it. You do get mor
out of it, certainly at a winch only site. No need for ear protection, i
fact...
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Forum: Soaring
November 22nd 14, 10:00 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,503
PowerFlarm Warnings Display Comparison
At 08:36 22 November 2014, Richard wrote:
On Friday, November 21, 2014 7:42:53 PM UTC-8, Ramy wrote:
On Friday, November 21, 2014 3:30:50 PM UTC-8, Sean Fidler wrote:
Great stuff! ...
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Forum: Soaring
June 16th 14, 09:13 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 162
Views: 6,215
Fatal crash Arizona
At 07:15 16 June 2014, Jim White wrote:
May I offer a practical tip? Talk to yourself all the way up the launch t
a safe height (perhaps 500ft), deciding where you will go at every momen
should...
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Forum: Soaring
June 2nd 14, 10:55 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 12
Views: 572
Oudie version 5.12
At 18:25 30 May 2014, Paul Remde wrote:
I used the Oudie Updater program on my PC to upgrade my Oudie 2 to version
5.19 just now.
http://www.naviter.com/products/oudie-updater/
Also worked for...
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Forum: Soaring
May 3rd 14, 09:48 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,197
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Forum: Soaring
April 1st 14, 01:35 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 13
Views: 764
New Gliderport
At 11:43 01 April 2014, wrote:
Hunt the Gowk isn't just a Scottish Custom then?
Doris and I have purchased a very desirable piece of land at the base of
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e ridge just...
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Forum: Soaring
November 23rd 13, 11:44 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 2
Views: 360
UK version?
At 23:09 23 November 2013, wrote:
This forum, whilst informative0and enjoyable to read, seems to cover
north
America on the whole.
Is there a similar UK Forum and if...
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Forum: Soaring
October 16th 13, 09:12 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 113
Views: 3,624
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Forum: Soaring
October 12th 13, 09:06 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 113
Views: 3,624
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Forum: Soaring
June 16th 12, 11:23 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 3
Views: 600
New RASP site not working
At 17:24 16 June 2012, Rob Shepherd wrote:
Just as I was enjoying the new RASP site, I see it is no longer
available,
any
ideas why?
Try this...
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Forum: Soaring
May 29th 12, 10:14 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 15
Views: 689
Angle of incidence
At 07:16 29 May 2012, BruceGreeff wrote:
Have learned to bring the big Kestrel in a lot slower and the landings
are a lot less exciting. Still have a way to go. She can be landed in an...
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Forum: Soaring
July 15th 09, 10:15 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 185
Views: 16,574
SAFE Winch Launching
At 08:05 15 July 2009, tommytoyz wrote:
Even with multiple relights, it's
still cheaper and more fun.
Tom
Not if you finish up at the back of a queue of 20 gliders as the sea
breeze blows through...
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Forum: Soaring
April 17th 09, 09:45 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,091
Slow Down, Speed up
At 20:44 16 April 2009, John Smith wrote:
I don't consider threatening with physical violence humorous.
Where I fly the standard winch driver response is "Aye, right! You and
whose army?" ...
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Forum: Soaring
April 16th 09, 09:00 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,091
Slow Down, Speed up
At 19:06 16 April 2009, John Smith wrote:
Where I live, threatening somebody with physical violence is considered
a crime, and realizing this threat is considered a major crime.
Legal...
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Forum: Soaring
April 16th 09, 09:30 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,091
Slow Down, Speed up
In the distant past I saw a friend die when he rocked the wings as a too
slow signal.
Nose down to maintain a safe speed and wait for the winch driver to get
the message. If he doesn't, pull off,...
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