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Future of aviation, or flash in the pan?? by
kinsell
The nine px Alice prototype suffered a setback in Arizona as a fire on
the ground damaged the plane significantly, ahead of planned taxi tests.
https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/eviation-alice-prototype-damaged-by-electric-fire-in-arizona/136327.article
In other electrifying news, a...
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Rigging grease recommendations for long-term-rigged gliders by
Jim Hogue
So, I have been using white lithium grease for decades for all my glider fittings. This has worked out fine, no problems ever, all my fittings have stayed nice, with no damage of any kind.
However, now that I have an 18 meter motorglider and am retired and blessed with time to go soar, my rigging...
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Episode #9 of The Thermal Podcast is now out... by
Herrie ten Cate[_2_]
Episode #9 of The Thermal…the antipodean edition...now out.
In this Episode of The Thermal, we go to Australia and hear about the impact of the devastating bush fires from the head of the Gliding Federation of Australia.
And we also find out what it’s like to fly in the Women’s World...
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KY glider and tow pilots by
[email protected]
Kentucky is on the SSA list for non-existent soaring clubs. Any interested glider and/or tow pilots in the Louisville KY area? I have a 2-33 that I will be operating out of Springfield KY 6I2. If interested, send an email to
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Touch up urethane for a ash-31 by
RR
Any sugestions for a urethane paint for touch up on a 31? I had a little bit, but then waited to long to use it and the paint has separated, and the hardener has dried up. Need to buy some new, and looking for a sugestion for a place to buy some, in quantities less than gallons.
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Oudie help by
Dennis Cavagnaro
I’m going to another state to fly and I would like to see the airports around the area. How can I see their available airports near the airport i will be towing from?
DC
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Glider Service Novak by
Charles Longley
I just did an Annual on one they just refinished. It’s absolutely gorgeous! Interior is like a Porsche. That Galgula guy did the interior.
They skinned it with light weight fiberglass and painted it with PU. I am very impressed!
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SSA Convention Wednesday evening FEB 19 by
Burt Compton - Marfa Gliders, west Texas
T-minus 30 and counting down the days to the Soaring Society of America Convention in Little Rock, February 19 – 22, 2020.
February 19, Wednesday at 6:00 PM:
The Soaring Safety Foundation (SSF) Training and Safety Seminar is the traditional opening event at the SSA Conventions. A talented...
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Which Cyclo Polisher Use? by
John DeRosa OHM Ω http://aviation.derosaweb.net
I recently bought a used Cyclo polisher. I borrowed one last year and loved the results.
The polisher came with the following foam pads; white, blue, green, orange and yellow pads (least to most aggressive). I used the least aggressive white pads last year and it seemed to do very well to put a...
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Upgrading panel by
Colten Coughlin
Hello!
I am looking to upgrade the panel in my 1-26, I am mainly looking for a audio vario, and a flight computer. I have been recommended a 302 or lxnav Vario, and a oudie flight computer. I would possibly still be open to other options as well though. If you or someone you know has anything for...
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Cirrus (open class) new Facebook page by
Burt Compton - Marfa Gliders, west Texas
"Schempp-Hirth open class Cirrus"
is a new Facebook group about the classic SH Cirrus (Open class 17.4 meter) sailplane. Many new photos, some of which I have contributed of the Open Cirrus (FC) that my father, Fritz Compton, imported in 1968 and flew at the 1969 ("Sun Ship Game") US Nationals at...
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Shiny New Flight Computer by
Gary Wayland
Why is a Shiny new Flight Computer always better than the shiny new flight computer I bought a few years ago?
The clouds don't change, and the same guys at the top will always be at the top.
As a teenager, my 1964 Chevy II always went faster, and I thought I would get hotter chicks just after I...
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Russia AC-4 Series by
Discus 44
On Tuesday, October 6, 1998 at 12:00:00 AM UTC-7, William Hoadley wrote:
Does anybody have experience with the Russia sailplanes AC-4 series of
gliders? I was curious about how they might be for a pilot not interested
in competition, just sport and badge flying. Any comments would be...
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PU finish in wave flying by
Eric
Can anyone tell from experience how well a PU finish holds when flying in wave conditions, i.e. low temperatures & strong turbulence?
I'm considering to repaint my glider, remove old gelcoat apply T35 as filler polyurethane on top. Can I go wave-flying again with peace of mind? To what extent...
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Best vario for airmass awareness across the speed range by
Jim Hogue
Any suggestions? Either currently available or coming in the near future (next year or so) would be ok, I am not in a rush. Prefer it would fit in one 57mm hole.
I take care of navigation and tasks with other standalone devices (full on OpenVario with its own vario/STF sensor board, and a Kobo...
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Mechanical Vario Needed by
[email protected]
Looking for a working mechanical vario for sale. If you have a winter or whatever sitting up in the shelf gathering dust let me know. It is for installation in another 1-26 thats going to the 1-26 Championships this year.
Dan
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Avionics and moisture by
[email protected]
We’ve had a particularly wet winter in the Pacific Northwest this year, and I got a chance to fly my motorglider today for the first time in over a month. Just prior to takeoff I noticed that my LXNAV S7 Vario had a small spot of visible condensation on the interior of the glass. I’ve noticed...
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Butterfly vario group forming (aka Air Glide Display S) by
Eric Greenwell[_4_]
A new group devoted to sharing knowledge about using the Butterfly vario and
optimizing it's settings has just started. You can ask to join he
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/butterfly-vario---air-glide-display-s
We aren't picky about members: you just need an interest in the vario,...
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