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May all Pawnee models be used for towing? by [email protected]
Looking at PA 25 235's now certified for ag only. Our insurance co says to verify it is a sprayplane which can be converted and approved for glider tows. Anyone oute there have experience with a similar certifications? Thanks, Karen
September 8th 06 02:18 AM
by BTIZ Go to last post
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Barry Aviation? by Frank Whiteley
The web sites for www.barryaviation.com and www.peregrinesailplane.com have disappeared. Anyone know if they've thrown in the towel or sold? Frank Whiteley
September 7th 06 09:15 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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"The Boy that Soared with Condors" by jmiles
I am a flight enthusiast who has a penchant for lifting bodies. I don't know if you are familiar with "The Boy that Soared with Condors" but it came out in 1967 on The Wonderful world of Disney. As well as being a story about two kids learning to fly sailplanes, there is a sequence of the M2-F1...
September 7th 06 06:01 PM
by marteen Go to last post
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Blood Oxygen Monitor? by KP
Hi All Would like to buy a blood oxygen saturation monitor! Which is the best one and where on the internet to but it? Or is this one more gadget to do without. Ken (KP)
September 7th 06 11:15 AM
by Mal Go to last post
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Where is Blanik S5-7108? by Timo Hyvonen
Hi, while putting together our flying club histoire, I tracked one of our old Blaniks to have been sold to form. Yugoslavia back in 1992, tracing it forwards to Slovenia where it was registered under S5-7108. It'd be nice to hear if it still exists and/or what happened to it. This Blanik was a...
September 7th 06 07:11 AM
by Timo Hyvonen Go to last post
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Collision Avoidance Systems by jcarlyle
Last week, before the Minden midair, I reviewed Collision Avoidance Systems with the intent of putting one in my transponder-less ASW-19. I was interested in such a system because my glider club lies inside the Mode C veil of PHL, because an active military air base is 5 miles away, and because...
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September 7th 06 03:38 AM
by Yuliy Gerchikov Go to last post
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2006 IGC-OLC World League Ending this Weekend by Doug Haluza
This is the last weekend for the IGC-OLC World League competition for clubs that is part of the aerokurier On-Line Contest. Be sure to get in your flight claims by the 2359z deadline this Tuesday to help your club finish as high as possible. Currently, Warner Springs Gliders is the top club in the...
September 7th 06 03:09 AM
by Bob Kibby Go to last post
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Mexico by Al Eddie
Anyone know of soaring organisations in Mexico? (I have to get out of here for a while...) ;o)
September 7th 06 12:02 AM
by bagmaker Go to last post
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Electronic declaration - Colibri by Ian Cant
The Colibri automatically makes a flight declaration on takeoff. It always has the same pattern, takeoff then startpoint then turnpoints then finish point then landing place. For badge purposes, if I want to declare a flight using release point via turnpoints to unknown landing point, how do I go...
September 6th 06 05:55 PM
by Eric Greenwell Go to last post
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Parowan 2007 Region 9 by [email protected]
has been approved by the SSA. Dates July 1, 2007 thur July 7, 2007 with June 30th as practice day. 18 Meter, 15 Meter, Standard, and Sports class. Max. 50 entrants, no water ballast, no elt. Charlie Spratt CD, Tom Pressley scorer, 20 RV spots with electric. Full 7 day contest with no planned rest...
September 6th 06 04:59 PM
by Fox Two Go to last post
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Hawker vs. Glider Midair - with photo! by Larry Dighera
On Wed, 30 Aug 2006 15:41:06 -0400, "Darkwing" theducksmail"AT"yahoo.com wrote in : http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/TB/20060830/News/108300025/-1/REGION While pilot Annette Saunders handled her Hawker 800XP admirably after colliding with the...
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September 6th 06 02:03 PM
by Udo Rumpf Go to last post
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Many transponders in close proximity by 5Z
With all this discussion going on now, maybe someone with some knowledge or experience could enlighten us on the consequences of 10 or more sailplanes in a tight gaglge all squawking the same info. Will ATC see them all? Or will interference and/or filtering software at ATC make some or all of...
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September 6th 06 07:19 AM
by Overlap Go to last post
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Cambridge 302/303 users - feedback please by Colin MacAlpine
The new glider is ordered and we consider what vario to instal. Having had a 302/303 for 6 years; 4 repairs and some doubts could you please let me have your experiences of the instrument re the following to assist in our decision - Borgelt or Cambridge. 1. Reliability 2. Wind calculation (...
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September 6th 06 04:53 AM
by ContestID67 Go to last post
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Parowan Safari by Matt Herron Jr.
This summer, my friend Morteza Ansari and I took our gliders out to Parowan for 10 days of some of the best flying of my life. In the first two days we logged a gold altitude, 2 diamond goals, and two diamond distance badges. The scenery is beautiful, both from the air and the ground, and the...
September 5th 06 08:39 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
1 1,114
Libelle thermalling techniques by AdamLibelle
Hi, I have recently started flying a Libelle H201b and I don't think I am quite making the most out of it's thermalling ability. Can anyone give me any idea of the best speeds to fly in the thermal and any other useful info. Adam
September 5th 06 06:40 PM
by AdamLibelle Go to last post
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Libelle usergroups/owners websites by AdamLibelle
Hi everyone, Is anyone part of or know of a Libelle usergroup or a Libelle owners website? Adam
September 5th 06 10:40 AM
by final_glide Go to last post
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Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century by [email protected]
I was recently notified by the FAA that the Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century requires them to make my name, address, and ratings available to the public unless I notify them in writing to the contrary. Anyone know what this is about? Johan Larson
September 5th 06 08:16 AM
by Ron Natalie Go to last post
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Performance Glider for tall people by ginopagino
Hi, which european medium/high performance glider would you reccommend for tall people? I am ~6.5 / 199cm and looking to buy something like a Discus but apparently cockpit is supersmall Any suggestions? Many Tks
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September 5th 06 07:04 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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FS LS8-18 by Ed Hollestelle
We are selling our demo LS8-18 This is a complete racing package with all the usual usual options. Low time LS-8-18, Cobra trailer and instruments etc. Available immediately! LS10 on the way. Please visit our website for more details. www.solairecanada.com or call Ed Hollestelle at 519 461 1464 EST
September 5th 06 01:31 AM
by Ed Hollestelle Go to last post
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SSA Member Area by [email protected]
I tried to log on to the SSA Member area and was not successful. The box for members membership # did not take any numbers. Any body else having a problem? Tom Idaho
September 5th 06 12:49 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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