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World Champion Soaring Pilot To Speak at Sky Soaring by
John DeRosa Sky Soaring Chicago IL
Midwest Area Soaring Enthusiasts and Friends,
PLEASE FORWARD TO OTHER PEOPLE WHO MAY NOT HAVE RECEIVED THIS EMAIL
Janusz Centka, the two time world open class soaring pilot, will be at
Sky Soaring on Thursday, May 27th (rain date Friday, May 28th) to
speak and do some flying. Janusz is here in...
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Windrose Crash by
mat Redsell
About two years ago I received a lot of flack from many on this newsletter
for my warning of the dangers in the Windrose motorglider by Maupin. Many
quoted the seemingly good flight characteristics of the Windrose from South
Africa built by "Mush".
Recently I received an email that that glider has...
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Experience with the Technik GR1000 by
Alex Vasconcelos
Has anyone had any experiences with the GR1000 ? Good or bad experiences ?
How does it compare to the Colibri or a Volkslogger ?
Thanks,
Alex V.
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Glider Safety DVDs Avilable by
Thomas Knauff
These are recordings made at the FAA Safety Seminar in Lakeland Florida
during a four year period.
2000 A review of Glider Accidents
2002 Preventing Stall Accidents
2003 Preventing Launching Accidents
2004 Preventing Landing Accidents
For more information and ordering, please...
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SparrowHawk owners, lets hear from you! by
Gus Rasch
Ok you prepeg carbon fiber flying guys, lets hear from you! Everybody
else has chimed in but we have heard from very few actual owners of
the SparrowHawk.
Does is really perform, handle, assemble easily, fit you comfortably,
tow easily, thermal well, and impress you?
Gary Osaba could set a world...
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Region 7 contest attracts former Open Class World Champion by
Rich Carlson
Fly with a World Champion!
We are pleased to announce that former Open Class world champion Janusz
Centka will participate in this years Region 7 contest. Janusz was Open
Class champion in 1991 (Uvalde) and 1993 (Sweden). In 2001 (South
Africa) he switched to 15M Class, finishing 3rd and in 2003...
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For Sale Garmin GPSMAP 196 by
Snead1
For sale on Ebay Auction Ebay Item # 3096183244 Bidding ends May 18 2004
21:55 CDT
Garmin GPSMAP 196 Package includes: (1) Garmin GPSMAP 196 (2) Cigarette
lighter power cord (3) Quick Start Guide (4) Pilots guide and reference
(5) remote antenna (5) Dash Board mount (6)Yoke Mount ...
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May 14th 04 03:04 AM
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Is a Blanik L-33 rugged enough for a club? by
Val
Our club has had an L 33 for about 5 years. It has always been
hangered, yet the paint fell off in sheets all over the ship.
Blanik did not want to assume any responsibility even though the ship
was new. The problem was extensive, and the club had to finance the
paint job. The only consession...
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by Val
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15 Meter pre practice news for Mifflin for 5-13. by
TomnKeyLargo
5 contestants flew today to practice for the upcoming 15 Meters in Mifflin, PA.
USA.. First launch was at 1 p.m. Light lift to 2500 agl was the norm until
alittle after 2 p.m. The lift rose to 6500 agl by 3:30 p.m with climbs of 4-5
kts on the averager. A AST of 177 miles with turn points at...
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GPS_LOG WinCE (1.2.1.9) update by
Henryk Birecki
The new version resolves some rare occurence issues with serial port
overruns. It is available at
http://www.soaringpilotsoftware.com
or the Soaring Server at
http://acro.harvard.edu/SOARING/ssa_programs.html
Full program documentation is available to be read on the web...
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Garmin gpsmap 76s airspace zone home made maps (follow up) by
Gilles_Sauvagnat
Some weeks ago I asked about a way to create maps to display airpsace zone
on a gpsmap76s.
I have to say that I got very valuable input, and would like to thanks
especially Rory O'Connor and Scott Byrd (from sci.geo.satellite-nav).
Here is how I proceeded:
I used the files located at...
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SUA (Special Use Airspace) by
Robert Ehrlich
Rod wrote:
Can any decipher the problem here? We just received a file for use with GNII
(ex-Cambridge) that contains all the special use airspace / glider zones,
etc., for Switzerland. When I load the file the follow message appears and
must be tapped through about 100 times before it end...
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by Rod
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Need Pawnee Tech Document by
Roy Bourgeois
Friends:
I have need of the following Piper document (apparently
no longer available from Piper since they sold the
Pawnee TC to Argentina): 'Piper Instructions Section
XVI, Report VB-1(Piper Report 1019). This is the technical
instruction on removal/installation of Ag spray gear
(and also on...
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Glider Assembly without Mech. Signoff? by
Jim Newton
Can anyone tell me where in the FAR's or other official documents, a glider
pilot is allowed to assemble his glider without having a certified aircraft
mechanic sign off in the log book?
Jim
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Is a Blanik L-33 rugged enough for a club? by
jeff rothman
Our club is seriously considering buying a Blanik L-33 but I have heard a
few reports that the fuselage can be easily damged if a tail first landing
is made. I would appreciate it very much if clubs that own an L-33 could
give me guidance.
Is a Blanik L-33 rugged enough for club use?
Does the...
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Question, Diamond distance as unsuccessful triangle. by
Roger
I am trying to achieve diamond distance, 500km in the US. Let say I
also was going to declare a triangle with hopes of also qualifying for
the Hilton cup. I declare a 550km triangle, I make my two turnpoints
but do not make it back to my finish point but land out having flown a
total of 520km. ...
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Schweizer 1-20 Restoration Update by
Guy Byars
Progress is good on the restoration of the only factory made Schweizer 1-20.
Fuslage and tail have been painted and trimmed. Wing needs final coat of
dope and trim coat.
After that, final assembly, paperwork, hookup and go!!!!!
New photos at:
http://www.gfbyars.com/SGU1-20/index.html
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Tiedowns at Parowan during Region 9 by
Kirk Stant
As I understand the latest Region 9 newsletter, the current plan is
for the majority of gliders at Parowan to rig/derig everyday.
To me, at least, this is unacceptable. Please, if this is what is
definitely going to happen, let me know ASAP so plans can be changed.
I really want to race at...
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Tow rope broke, pilot killed ( Air Sailing) by
Andre Volant
May 09, 2004
Latest news in brief from northern Nevada
ASSOCIATED PRESS
RENO, Nev. (AP) - A Berkeley, Calif., man was killed when his glider
crashed in Palomino Valley about 25 miles north of Reno, authorities
said.
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