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First solos! by Roger Worden
I had my first solos today - a great experience! After several pattern tows and a rope break practice, I had an 800' pattern solo and a 2000' tow under a very low ceiling - cold front moving in. Had to dodge a few clouds right after release. Very fun! I'm with Orange County Soaring Assn., flying...
January 25th 04 09:24 AM
by Roger Worden Go to last post
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SotS documentation? by Ted Wagner
Does anyone have the latest version in .pdf? If so, can you e-mail it to me, or post a good URL for one? The "Manual" link on the SotS web page is b0rken ... -tw
January 25th 04 06:31 AM
by Ted Wagner Go to last post
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Small Club XC contest format & rules by Sam Discusflyer
Our club is ready to conduct a seasonal XC contest for the club members. = Most members are fledgling XC pilots. We want to have a simple XC = contest for 2004. We are interested in some format and rules documents = that other clubs are using to incorporate into ours. Any help would be...
January 25th 04 04:50 AM
by Papa3 Go to last post
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Puch spin in by Mike Borgelt
This morning I learned that another Puchacz has spun in in the UK killing the student and instructor while they were apparently doing intentional spins and recoveries. Any UK pilots know more about this? Does this make it 15 or 16 fatal spin ins in this type? Mike Borgelt
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January 24th 04 10:29 PM
by Vaughn Go to last post
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Glider Cross-country signoff & FARs by Jamey Jacobs
In discussions with other US glider pilots recently, and based on a quick search of the FARs, I believe that US pilots with PPL-Glider rating do not need any endorsements or sign-off to go cross country. If anyone knows differently, let me know. Before there's lots of advice to get training, fly...
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January 24th 04 08:41 PM
by Jack Go to last post
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Do You Drive a Skylaunch? by Gary Emerson
If you have first hand experience driving a Skylaunch winch please contact me if you wouldn't mind describing your experience. We'll be starting off with our new winch and could use pointers from someone who is very familiar with a Skylaunch and has a moderate amount of actual experience and can...
January 24th 04 08:21 PM
by Robin Birch Go to last post
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USA Double Seater Contest by Thomas Knauff
It looks like the first SSA approved, USA Double Seater Contest will likely be held at Fredricksburg, Gillespie County Airport, Texas. August 22nd thru August 28th, 2004. The USA Motorglider Contest will also be held at this time. Details are not complete, however, the contest will essentially...
January 24th 04 03:36 PM
by JJ Sinclair Go to last post
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Apologies for the double post by Rick Brown
I am new to this forum and couldn't find the first post after many hours so posted again.
January 24th 04 02:17 PM
by Rick Brown Go to last post
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[Announcement] Cumulus 1.1 released by André Somers
Hi, The Cumulus team is proud to announce the immediate availability of Cumulus 1.1. Cumulus is a soaring flightcomputer for Qtopia and OPIE devices like the Sharp Zaurus series or the HP IPaq running on Linux. It's key features a -Full color moving map with terrain, roads, cities, railroads,...
January 24th 04 12:59 PM
by André Somers Go to last post
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Airworthiness Directives for Jantar Standard 3 by Miguel Lavalle
Are there any AD's for the Jantar Standard 3? Regards Miguel
January 24th 04 11:55 AM
by Janusz Kesik Go to last post
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Fatal crash at Fuentemillanos by ns51645
Alguien me pode informar quien era lo piloto espanhol qui se ha estrellado en Fuentemillanos-Espanha en Diciembre 2003 e qual la causa ? Meu e-mail :
January 24th 04 10:45 AM
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Gliding in Myanmar by Andy Davey
Just seen a mention on a website about gliding in Myanmar(formerly Burma) at a place called Taungbbi. Anyone got any more info? I'm currently working in myanmar for 3 months, and it'd be great to get it in my logbook! Regards, Andy
January 24th 04 08:37 AM
by John Shelton Go to last post
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Do you use Minden? by Al
If you do please take a little time to review the latest event's at the URL below http://www.greatbasinpilots.org/forums/forum-view.asp?fid=4 Regards Al
January 24th 04 07:13 AM
by Al Go to last post
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Mid-Air at Turf, Acro boxes etc by Rick Brown
Background: I have flown at and for Turf Soaring School for 32 of their 36 years. I was present the day of the mid-air. I heard the collision, looked up and saw the aftermath. I went to the scene in case first aid could be of help. I 'ran interference' for Roy Coulliette with the press as he had...
January 24th 04 05:51 AM
by Rick Brown Go to last post
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Pegasus comparisons sought by Ted Wagner
As I start to collect notes on what kind of glider I'm going to purchase later this year, and knowing I likely won't be able to test drive the models I'm most interested in, I'd like to get some comparisons to what I do have access to. Last weekend I started flying a Pegasus 101A, and it looks...
January 24th 04 05:36 AM
by Steve Bralla Go to last post
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WTB: (USA) Mech Vario 57mm(2-1/4) Knots by Curtl33
WTB: (USA) Mech Vario 57mm(2-1/4) Knots In good-excellent condition. Please send pic if available. Curt Lewis - 95
January 24th 04 04:31 AM
by F1y1n Go to last post
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Composite Workshop by Marske Flying Wings
Marske Flying Wings of Marion Ohio announces a workshop in composites scheduled for saturday and sunday, March 20 and 21, 2004. Lectures, demonstrations and hands on inepoxy, fiberglass, kevlar and carbon. Those interested may visit our website. -mat -- Marske Flying...
January 24th 04 02:46 AM
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MINDEN's ON by JJ Sinclair
Minden will host the Region 11 Championships again this year on June 7 - 12, 2004. Standard, 15 Meter, 18 Meter and Open classes will be offered. Come fly the Sierras and Whites, speeds in the mid 80's last year with distances of 300+.. All Sports class contest will be held during the same time...
January 24th 04 12:56 AM
by Gary Kemp Go to last post
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CG hook on aerotows -- the followup by Ted Wagner
Well, that was certainly an informative and oft entertaining set of replies from my post a week++ ago. I think the combined experience of everyone who responded would add up to a number even Carl Sagan would admire. I thank everyone who took the time to respond to my original question; all the...
January 23rd 04 11:07 PM
by Ian Forbes Go to last post
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interesting photos by John Shelton
http://www.flyaboveall.com/ovoct2000.htm click around on the bottom of this page on the Kari & sailplane pictures. Days are getting longer.
January 23rd 04 05:42 PM
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