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Tasks??? by Jack
Ok, with all the discussion about Sports Class/Club Class, there are many of us (possibly) that might start flying at regionals and possibly the nationals. I haven't flown in competion since '91 and so much has changed, that I don't follow the acronyms. Where can we go to understand the rules and...
July 4th 06 12:16 AM
by Jack Go to last post
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plausible one-design classes by [email protected]
The old 1-26 sold in sufficient numbers to support a yearly one-design contest, decades after production stopped. Are there any other glider designs with fleets big enough for one-design contests? Johan Larson
July 3rd 06 09:16 PM
by Derek Copeland Go to last post
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Re Dyneema Launch failures by Martin Roberts
We currently have 1 cable with Dyneema shock rope attached to semi rigid strop with weak link and 1 cable with a more traditional 2/3rd in hemp rope, the hemp shock rope has more weight and makes cable drop clear quicker than the floaty Dyneema set up - it has been mentioned that we will return to...
July 3rd 06 07:54 PM
by raulb Go to last post
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Hook up an mini headset to a Vertex Standard VX150 or 210 radio by Peter
Hi, Has anyone successfully found or worked out a way to get one of the great little handheld Vertex Standard (previously Yaesu) VX150 or VX210 radios to work with a mini in-ear headset and boom mic with a PTT button, like this one, http://www.planetheadset.com/vertex-accessories.php#samurai I...
July 3rd 06 04:49 PM
by Mike C 17 Go to last post
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Frankfort, Sleeping Bear Dunes book? by [email protected]
I was just over in the Frankfort, MI area and the Traverse City paper was going to carry a story the day after we left about soaring in the Sleeping Bear Dunes area. It also mentioned a book coming out about the same topic. Does anyone know anything about the name of the book or where one could get...
July 3rd 06 02:03 PM
by Gary Evans Go to last post
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winter is hard. by Bruce Greef
Just being provocative. Although I was stuck in the back seat of the club trainers, the day was good enough for serious cross country today. Best thermal fo the day reached 6.5 on the 30 second averager (V1000M) - in a Bergfalke III flown by a student! Not bad for the middle of winter.
July 3rd 06 06:31 AM
by Bruce Greef Go to last post
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SPORTS CLASS/CLUB CLASS by 5 ugly
The discussion on the SPORTS CLASS/CLUB CLASS has been interesting. I know that the US team committee is currently looking into this very subject and has a very interesting article written by Dan Cole addressing the Sports Class going forward. I have owned an LS1-f for two years, flown several...
July 2nd 06 11:14 PM
by 5 ugly Go to last post
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Silent-IN (for sale) by Willie
In case anyone here is interested, I have decided to sell my Silent-IN. It is currently listed on wingsandwheels.com. I have set up a website with more info and pics at http://www.pixfx.com/alisport.html Thanks, Willie G.
July 2nd 06 10:28 PM
by Willie Go to last post
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First hand information on A21 at San Geronimo, Texas by James Romano
I am (was) the other owner of the Caproni that went down at San Geronimo AirPark. I'd like to provide factual information that may prevent some rumors that appear to be floating around. There were four of us that assembled the Caproni. My partner in the aircraft, his business partner, and my son....
July 2nd 06 08:12 PM
by James Romano Go to last post
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2006 Region 8 Contest - Day 6 by Jay
2006 Region 8 Soaring Championships Ephrata, Washington July 1, 2006 - Day 6 (Contest Day 4) (Sunday morning July 2nd) Greetings from Ephrata where the sun is shining, the temperature is rising, the contest is over and I'm exhausted. Thanks for reading, bye.
July 2nd 06 04:10 PM
by Jay Go to last post
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Mechanical Vario or not? by Fish
I am considering dropping a Winter Vario from my panel . I have a Glide computer and primary electric vario on board as well, as an Ilec electric. Just trying to lose some weight from the cockpit. Any PRO's or CONS's I need to know about regarding reliability and redundancy in flight......batteries...
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July 2nd 06 02:28 PM
by Ian McPhee Go to last post
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Puchacz shock cord (bungee) failure by [email protected]
This weekend one of the bungee cords that serves as the shock absorving element of the main landing gear of our SZD 50 Puchacz was found to be broken. The symptom was a weird noise coming out the main wheel area while the plane was taxiing back for a relaunch. The plane had a uneventful landing...
July 1st 06 09:18 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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What is Purpose of Sports Class Nationals? by Nigel Cottrell
Probably a naive question but wouldnt using assigned area tasks even things up for gliders at the top and bottom end of the handicaps?
July 1st 06 07:45 PM
by Derek Copeland Go to last post
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Amendment 9 to the Technical Specification for IGC Flight Recorders by Ian Strachan
Amendment 9 to the Technical Specification for IGC-Approved GNSS Flight Recorders takes effect on 1 July 2006. It will appear on the IGC GNSS web pages shortly, together with a complete updated Specification document. Before finalisation, this amendment has been circulated in a number of drafts...
July 1st 06 06:50 PM
by Ian Strachan Go to last post
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Region 11 at Ely? by [email protected]
The contest is on the SSA schedule, Monday 6/26 was supposed to be the first contest day, but I see no results at SSA's web page. Was the contest canceled? I know at least two of the ten registered pilots could not attend... ~ted/2NO
July 1st 06 06:14 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
3 604
Radio problem by keelstrake
Looking for some advice on my radio install, a Microair 760, Version M, which was working fine. I pulled my panel last week to install a clock I already owned. Tried to be careful as I could, but....... Now when someone transmits all I get is static (squelch like sound) in the speaker and when I...
July 1st 06 12:22 PM
by Scott Go to last post
3 554
2006 Region 8 Contest - Day 5 by Jay
2006 Region 8 Soaring Championships Ephrata, Washington June 30, 2006 - Day 5 Greetings to all our loyal readers from beautiful downtown Ephrata, Washington where today the sun shined, the birds chirped, the dogs barked, the gliders flew and the pilots were happy ... well, mostly happy anyway.
July 1st 06 05:42 AM
by Jay Go to last post
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Come to Minden... we miss you all.. by [email protected]
As the glider operations still come under continued threat from the idiots at the county. We need more support from visiting pilots. It was bought to my attention by another pilot that since High country stopped operating they did not know what to expect. Well Soar Minden has stepped up to the...
July 1st 06 05:21 AM
by Airthug Go to last post
1 675
Becker 3201 memory batteries by [email protected]
Some time ago on RAS someone was mentioning problems and solution to the memory batteries in the Becker 3201 radio. Can any one point me the right direction? I have my radio out of the panel and this might be excellent time for replacement. Thanks. Jacek Kobiesa Washington State
June 30th 06 11:23 PM
by JS Go to last post
1 1,258
Military bailout bottle refill by [email protected]
I have a military bailout bottle, and the bottle is empty. It appears that the lanyard has been pulled. I do not know anything about these bottles, but it looks like there is some sort of "valve" or a one use plug in the hose that the lanyard actually breaks or ???? Are these worth refilling,...
June 30th 06 05:59 PM
by Andy Go to last post
3 1,020
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