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Real Cartoon Gliders by
Kemp[_2_]
In the category of "eccentric gliders", a non-soaring friend told me
that one run of the Japanese Animae cartoon series Eureka7, is about a
character who is or flies a glider (sorry, I've not actually read or
seen the series). Part of the story line is the search for lift.
Turns out someone has...
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Glass spar-carbon skins question by
Brad[_2_]
Anyone out there know if there have been any sailplane wings made that
use a glass spar and carbon skins?
Cheers,
Brad
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Importing AVIONIC glider trailer - what a pain by
[email protected]
Well, I have imported a glider and a trailer from Europe. The trailer
is Avionic. It has a plate that states the trailer meets federal
regulations in effect as of the date of manufacture. The customs
officer wants a document stating that the vehicle meets federal
standards. I am confused. Isn't the...
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Helluvan Joke Crackers by
[email protected]
This is a fragment of chat on ACA Google Group. It's in reference to
the recent Air Show crash in Poland. Two pilots died...... another two
are talking
Richard Kaleta
ACA Associate Member
From: greggsoaringpilot
Reply-To:
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Steve Fossett missing? by
Wayne Paul
Bill,
Didn't use this technology at an Ephrata soaring contest few years ago? I
seem to remember an article in Soaring (or the SGC Towline news letter.)
Wayne
HP-14 "6F"
http://www.soaridaho.com/
Ham Radio - W7ADK
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ELT Info from FAA by
Burt Compton - Marfa
This "new, old news" just out from the FAA:
Termination of 121.5 MHz Beacons for Satellite Alerting is Coming Soon
Notice Number: NOTC0981
On 1 February 2009, the International Cospas-Sarsat Organization
(U.S. included) will terminate processing of distress signals emitted
by 121.5 MHz...
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nice set of BIG T I T S by
[email protected]
that was one way of looking at it i suppose, but i still think that i
made the mistake early on. Anyhow, thanks for the help ok, i will
review your message in more detail and see if i can rectify the
problem ok, i will send you an email with my findings,
Cheers
George
In the words of the great man...
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Protecting 123.3 by
John Bojack[_2_]
We've got an expensive air-park type housing development in the area (you
know the type...expensive homes on the runway)....and they've 'adopted'
using 123.3 as their CTAF.
Question, isn't this in violation of the rules? If so, what should we
local glider pilots do about it?
Thanks,
J4
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September 6th 07 02:24 PM
by shawn
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September 6th 07 10:55 AM
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Region 4 North by
user
http://ocglider.net/welcome2R4N.htm
I put up a page to get newcomers acquainted with the Mid-Atlantic Soaring
Association, home of Region 4 North. A list of registered competitors is
included (current as of 1 Sept 07). Introduction to R4N racing is
incomplete, but if we wait for me to get it...
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September 6th 07 01:24 AM
by user
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Accepting cable/rope at start. by
Bill Daniels
The is related to the other thread on winch launch. I am a firm believer in
not accepting an aerotow rope or a winch cable until the pilot is completely
ready to fly. I teach my students the same.
As a learning routine, I will brief the line person to interrupt the student
pilot while he is...
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September 6th 07 01:03 AM
by Dan G
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Mini-Flight Sim in Google Earth by
[email protected]
All,
As I'm sure many of you do, I use Google Earth to check out new
locations at which I'm going to fly. Well, at an "Easter Egg" site, I
just found that Google Earth has a wonderful (at least for us)
undocumented feature which turns it into a mini flight simulator
allowing you to "fly" anywhere...
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September 5th 07 11:26 PM
by shawn
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water meters by
Roy Bourgeois
Does anybody have experience with this product or similar?:
http://www.watersavers.com/docs/yardandgarden_wat.shtml
I am looking for an inexpensive and lightweight water meter to measure
ballast. Any suggestions?
Roy
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US SSA Rule Committee Election by
Ken Sorenson
US Competition Pilots
The annual SSA Rules Committee election is underway at
http://adamsfive.com/survey/surveys.php. Everyone on the SSA Pilot Ranking
List can vote. Candidates for the 4 year term are John Cochrane, John
Godfrey, Richard Maleady, and Tim McAllister. Current members are Dave...
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Hiring a retrieve crew - thoughts? US by
Gary Emerson
I'm pondering the notion of hiring someone to be a dedicated retrieve
crew for days when I'm planning on going XC. I was thinking maybe a HS
senior or perhaps college student.
Hourly rate would be paid and any expenses covered related to the task.
If I'm not headed too far out, they could...
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September 5th 07 06:57 PM
by Papa3
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Marfa, Texas Soaring Photos Request by
Burt Compton - Marfa
Wanted: PHOTOS from the Marfa, Texas soaring camps and contests of
the 1960's & 1970's to copy. Will also consider purchase however
your donation to the archives would be appreciated.
Dedication of Marfa as a National Landmark of Soaring will be at noon
on April 5, 2008, during our annual Wave...
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Open Jantar 1 - Tailplane Fitting by
news.netspace.net.au
Folk,
We have to replace the tailplane fitting of our Open Jantar 1 19M sailplane
as part of our 30 year service. Ours is one of the original prototypes and
we would like to get a photo of the following for a production version of
the aircraft please, just to validate that there were no changes...
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STILL LOOKING for a Westbound hitch by
Paul Hanson
I am still looking for an empty Westbound hitch, to
take a glider from Georgia to California. My last post
was immediately drowned with P-51 drivel and the likes,
and I am still needing this service. If you or anyone
you know that is qualified to tow a glider are headed
this way, and want to save a...
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