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Old May 18th 20, 08:33 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Jonathan St. Cloud
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With prideful boasting of reusing white tape, I was curious if the Covid issue, has caused glider order cancellations? Have manufacturers changed longer term plans, forecasts, hiring? Will this be the end of smaller manufacturers in our sport? I am sure many pilots have put thoughts on hold of buying a new glider. But what if any adjustments are or can be made to ensure the health of our sport, the viability of FOB's, of manufacturers, of resellers, line boys/girls...

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Old May 18th 20, 09:47 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Dave Nadler
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On Monday, May 18, 2020 at 3:33:19 PM UTC-4, Jonathan St. Cloud wrote:
With prideful boasting of reusing white tape,
I was curious if the Covid issue, has caused glider order cancellations?


Yes.
Best Regards, Dave (who uses fresh tape, and once got yelled at for disposing
of Fonzies putrid ball mid-season, even though I gave him new tape)...
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Old May 19th 20, 01:19 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Never met Fonzie, but I heard tales of his used tape fetish many times. I resolved to never be "that guy," except for his equally celebrated personality and flying expertise.

Unfortunately, I failed at that also. Maybe I should start saving my tape.
 




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