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FS: Winter variometer - price reduced by Marc Ramsey
I hate to see it sitting around gathering dust, working fine when removed: 80mm 1984 5Stv5S (fast response) 10 knots $170 US Comes with required 0.9 liter flask. Free Priority Mail shipping in the US, Global Express Mail worldwide will cost an additional $20 to $30 US... Marc
July 10th 06 01:39 AM
by Marc Ramsey Go to last post
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Wanted: Pilatus B4 Sailplane in USA by gfoster07k
Must be in excellent condition with all AD's completed and include roadworthy trailer. Greg Foster 714-814-1737
July 9th 06 09:23 AM
by Mal Go to last post
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Alamogordo Soaring Fiesta # 711 reporting by [email protected]
Sept. 1st thur 4th WSSA is hosting a Soaring Fiesta in Alamogordo, NM. Come and experience the soaring magic and hospitality of the high desert and mountains of New Mexico. Contact Alwin Kroh @ 1-505-439-6882 or go to WWW.netmdc.com/~geo/wssa.htm web page and follow the link for more information....
July 9th 06 01:22 AM
by charlie foxtrot Go to last post
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LS6C 3000 Hour Check by John Bridge
Hello LS6C owners everywhere... I've been rather busy flying my LS6C over many years and this winter it will be needing its 3000 hour check. I contacted DG to get a price for the approved maintenance schedule. Last year, the price quoted was 100 euro + tax - this year, the price quoted made my...
July 8th 06 11:59 AM
by Paul Buchanan Go to last post
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US Glider Clubs Lead IGC-OLC World League! by Doug Haluza
The consistently good soaring weather in the western US, and some blisteringly fast 100+ mph flights, have put two US glider clubs on top of the IGC-OLC World League after nine rounds of competition. Albuquerque Soaring in NM has a commanding lead with 149 points, and Black Forest Soaring of CO is...
July 8th 06 06:16 AM
by Mike C 17 Go to last post
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Ely Grand Prix by BB
Does anyone have news or a link to news of the Ely Nevada Grand Prix? It's supposed to be almost over by now! John Cochrane BB
July 8th 06 01:36 AM
by Kilo Charlie Go to last post
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Yet more thoughts on Sports/club class by Bill Daniels
I susspect that anything as obvious as the following has been thought of and rejected for equally obvious reasons that I'm also not aware of. Anyway, here goes.... Why not adjust turn area tasks so that turn area diameters are porportional to a competitors handicap - i.e. small diameter turn...
July 7th 06 10:20 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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SZD dealer N. America by Guy Acheson
Does anyone know who is the North American dealer for SZD sailplanes? Windpath in Canada does not answer any inquiries. Guy
July 7th 06 05:15 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Ventus C rigging by James Hamilton
I have a 1987 Ventus C that I purchased in 1995. Love the plane but it wants to roll to the right at high speeds (90kts or greater). Actually I guess it always wants to roll to the right but I start to notice how much left aileron pressure I have to apply to counter the roll at the higher speeds,...
July 7th 06 08:30 AM
by John Galloway Go to last post
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The Future of the Standard Class by charlie foxtrot
Starting next year, the standard class will no longer compete along side of the 15m, 18m & open classes at the world chamionships. Is this simply a logistical solution to having too many gliders at one competition, or is this the beginning of the end of the standard class? Chris Fleming...
July 7th 06 08:17 AM
by Nils Hoeimyr Go to last post
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Selling glider US - Canada by John C
What is involved in selling a US experimental cert glider to a Canadian buyer? Any advice including the best way to accept payment would be appreciated... Thanks! John
July 6th 06 11:22 PM
by Udo Rumpf Go to last post
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Ventus C Seatback Wanted by Larry Pardue
FR, Paul Elliott of Hobbs is looking for the standard, adjustable seatback for a Ventus C. His number is 505-397-4322 or reply to me with the "removethis" removed, and I will send you his e-mail address. Larry Pardue
July 6th 06 08:52 PM
by Larry Pardue Go to last post
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Ventus C rigging by James Hamilton
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I have four sets of tips for the ship (plain factory tips, short factory winglets, 16.6 extensions and Masak winglets). I rarely ever use anything but the Masak winglets although the problem is the same regardless of which tips I select. The problem has always...
July 6th 06 07:41 PM
by James Hamilton Go to last post
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Some observations on the effect of U.S. glider handicaps on SC Nationals by Frank
Some observations on the effects of the current Sports Class handicaps on Sports Class Nationals results. I looked at the final results for the SC Nats from 1997 to 2006 (all the ones available on the SSA site) 1997: 37 entrants. Top ten gliders: VentusC (2) VentusB (1) Mosquito...
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July 6th 06 06:48 PM
by Stewart Kissel Go to last post
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BL-13 Manual by Slick
I need to find a digital source for the Blanik L-13 manual. Some how our club's has dissapeared. Can anyone help? ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and...
July 6th 06 02:55 AM
by Roger Worden Go to last post
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year-limits for the Sports class by [email protected]
I have been reading the threads about the Sports Class with interest. I note that currently the Sports Class tries to adjust for performance differences between older and newer gliders. I suspect this is always going to be hard since the performance difference between any two gliders is not...
July 5th 06 11:02 PM
by Jack Go to last post
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History of Gliding by Mal
Wanted links regarding the history of gliding. sample http://www.ctie.monash.edu.au/hargrave/pilcher.html Thanks -- Mal www.mals.net
July 5th 06 10:14 PM
by Mal Go to last post
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What is Purpose of Sports Class Nationals? by Frank Paynter
According to the 2006 Sports Class Nationals Rules: 'The purpose of the Sports Class Nationals is to determine the 2006 Sports Class Champion, and to select team members for international Club Class competitions' With most of the gliders at the latest 2006 Nats in the ASW27/28 & LS-8 range, does...
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July 5th 06 09:10 PM
by Wallace Berry Go to last post
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Crystal Squadron by Editor@SoCalSoaring
Again this year, the straight-out Crystal Squadron is making some fine flights, including a 525 mile flight this past Saturday from Southern California to Oregon. For more information, see Bob Maronde's weekly update at: http://socalsoaring.com/index.php?page=crystal
July 5th 06 01:14 AM
by Editor@SoCalSoaring Go to last post
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Rule of thumb fudge factor by Slick
What is the rule of thumb to reduce the L/D when plotting a cross country flight? ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total...
July 4th 06 05:13 PM
by Jean Go to last post
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