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Father's Day Dawn Winch Launch at Spartanburg by
SF
A nice video from one of our club members doccumenting their dawn
winch Launch from Spartanburg. Much better than the day I spent in
airport terminals waiting on Delta to get me home.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUL5SSZhWzA
SF
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1st Competition Day at 18 Meter Nationals by
Ron Gleason
Pilots are launching as I type this, 12:40 MDT. Task is
18 Meter Class
Tue. Jun 21, 11
18 Meter Nationals
Hobbs, NM
Turn Area Task
ID Name Distance (Miles) Radius
51 51 Start A 0.00 5.0
16 16 Jal 44.14 30.0
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Spectra winching question by
Tony V
We (Greater Boston Soaring Club) had our first Spectra "glider flinging"
session today and were surprised that we saw no altitude improvement
after switching from steel cable. The winds were not favorable and our
heights may improve in time. .... But that's not the question.
We have the option...
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Reprofiling LS6 wings by
Ben C
Hi all,
Given that down the track I will need to refinish my wings, I am
curious about
the process. I understand that LS/DG will not provide profile
information to
allow accurate reprofiling of the wings. Is it standard practice to
just
reinstate the profile that the wing had prior to refinish?...
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Glider Insurance for non-US residents by
Allan Barnes
Hi all,
I'm planning a trip next summer to the USA from Australia, from May
through September, and I'm planning on buying a glider before I get
here and having a friend keep it for me until I arrive, then shipping
it out of the US at the end of the trip. I already have a specific
glider in mind....
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June 22nd 11 01:34 PM
by pat
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I got to see another GLIDER in the air! by
Grider Pirate
Okay, so most of you probably see others all the time, but I don't!
On Saturday I was coming back to my airport (Jean, 0L7) when I spotted
another glider near the golf course south of Primm, NV. I was really
jazzed to note that it wasn't a Jean glider! A little later I got in
touch with him on...
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June 23rd 11 03:11 AM
by PK
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Trying to contact Derek Piggott by
Paul Remde
Hi,
I sell many of Derek Piggott's wonderful published soaring books from my web
site - which I purchase from a publisher in the U.K.
Now I have a request for his booklet "Ground Launches". I suspect that it
is self published. I'd like to contact him directly. Can anyone supply his
e-mail...
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Clearing out Moisture from Instrumentation Lines by
KevinFinke
Working on my glider last night, and noticed that my static lines seem
to be more hazy than the others. It looks like there is a very fine
film of moisture on the tubing. I'm going to be putting in moisture/
filter traps on the lines, but before I do that, is there a
recommended way of drying them...
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June 25th 11 03:28 PM
by Tony V
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FAI Handicapped Class Offered at Region 12 Inyokern Meet by
5Z
On Saturday, June 25, 2011 6:02:27 AM UTC-7, Andy wrote:
You already scared me off. "Exciting and challenging" and by
implication "aggressive" tasking for handicap class. Not what I need
to tempt me to fly in an area I've not flown for over 20 years.
OK then replace those words with short...
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June 25th 11 03:56 PM
by 5Z
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Saturday practice at Hobbs NM by
Dave Nadler
Hi Guys - I arrived in Hobbs Friday afternoon after driving 2,222 miles.
Since I've only flown the Antares once since the Seniors in March
(564km from Sterling MA up to Belvidere VT and return) I wanted to
get in a decent flight and knock some rust off.
Perhaps you will find this...
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alpin tst-8 dm sale by
djdaddy
http://flightplanet.com/aircraft-for-sale/test/tst-8alpin-dm__1375.php
contact my mail....
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GERMANY'S GIANT SEIMENS HAS NEW CONCEPT FOR MOTORGLIDERS by
johnhamish
THE JULY ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL WILL BE MAILED ON TUESDAY
A wealth of gliding news from around the world. Stories include:
1. Siemens, Germany’s electrical giant takes up the challenge of
electric propulsion for motor gliders. A whole new concept! First
motor glider already...
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Volkslogger Problem by
jcarlyle
I was clearing the memory on my Volkslogger prior to flight, and
suddenly the display froze in mid-count. Turned it off, and had no
display at all when power was restored.
Is my Volklogger a paperweight, or is there a remedy someone knows of?
Besides shipping it to Garrecht, that is…
-John
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Region 6 South by
Walt Connelly
Looks like Region 6 South is turning out to be a horse race in all divisions. As a matter of fact, maybe if they rented some horses...........
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Seeking gliders to rent for Uvalde Glide by
susanmcallister[_2_]
The Australian team is seeking two gliders, either 15m or 18m, to rent
or borrow for Uvalde Glide in August 2011. If you are interested in
helping them out, please contact me or Terry Cubley
).
Thanks!
Susan McAllister
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Parachute Repack Calculator by
Walt Connelly
I was looking for a good way to determine when my chute would need a repack and came across this. Always thought that it would be good if the rigger provided the date when the re-rig would be required but I don't see it on my card.
Walt
http://www.skydiveorange.com/wenamidoo.aspx
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logger by
rec.aviation.soaring[_2_]
For sale; Fly withCE logger, not IGC appoved. USB cable and CD logbook
included.
Little use,as new, 1200 hours memory at 12 second interval selectable.
Use Google earth and Seeyou.
Easy to use on/off only. With 2 AAA batteries good for 8 hours. Not
needed anymore.
$ 100+ shipping from...
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looking for used Clamshell trailer by
Brad[_2_]
I had a chance to tow a Cobra trailer the other day from Ephrata to
Arlington, about 150 miles or so and now am very desirous of having
one for my HP-24. If anyone knows of a used Cobra or Komet out there
please let me know. I have cash!
thanks,
Brad
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