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KA6E and Foka 4 comparable metal ships - Laister Nugget LP15 by
Matthieu
Dear expert soaring pilots,
What would be a nice metal equivalent of the KA6E or Foka 4?
I am asking because those ships are 40+ years old now and I am
concerned about the aging wood... Should I be concerned?
Is there any relevant metal alternative to those ships? I would also be
interested in...
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Relieving in flight by
[email protected]
Ok guys, this has probably been covered in older posts but what are you all using regarding urinary relief on long flights? Ive used gallon ziplock bags in the past but whats your experience with cathaters. What brand and how are they.
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Test results LiFePO4 glider batteries after 6 years by
SF
I started using K2 LiFeP04 batteries in my glider in 2010. I have had excellent results with these batteries. The electronics, especially the radio, enjoy staying above 12V, and I've never run out of power inflight with them..
This winter after taking some of the instruments out to have them...
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Women's Worlds by
Karl Striedieck[_2_]
SHE SCOOOORRRRREES! Sarah Arnold clobbered the field on the first day at the Women's Worlds in Australia.
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Diamond goal flight rejected due to typo by
Scott Alexander[_2_]
I received an email stating that my diamond goal flight has been
rejected due to a typo on my igc declaration. Despite the fact that
the security was good, all turnpoints rounded ok, and everything else
good, it's still rejected.
On the IGC declaration where it says "registered ID" I typed in...
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Pegasus or ....? by
Mike125
I'm looking to move up a level from my ASW 15. Ideally, I'd like an LS
4 but they are few and far between. A couple of Pegasuses (Pegasi?)
are listed on W&W and seem to be reasonably priced for what you get. I
am in the US and am aware of the 3000 hr issue but don't fly enough
for that to be a...
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Ventus C being parted-out by
[email protected]
My Ventus C didn't survive the last landing, the insurance company totaled it and I have the remains. I may have been the only bidder as I was able to acquire it as a salvage sale for a ridiculously low price. So, if anyone wants to offer a reasonable for the entire plane, let me know - I'll be...
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February 14th 07 08:35 AM
by dumass
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I fly the Carat Motorglider by
David Bingham
Hi Gang
I had not expected to be offered the opportunity to fly the
first Carat delivered in the US. But I did today and I really
liked what I found. This is my report.
Supposing you wanted to come up with a wish list of the
characteristics of an ideal self powered glider for use from
the...
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For Sale: ASH-26E by
[email protected]
Why not jump on the bandwagon... :-)
http://wingsandwheels.com/class/classified.php?id=1231
2001 ASH-26E, 1500 hours, excellent shape, low engine time (I prefer to take a tow and (rarely) use the engine to save me from a long retrieve)
Looking to downsize budget and glider, so will replace it...
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Im ashamed for all of us. by
Someone watching
Soaring friends! I've spent my life in soaring and have spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to attract a younger crowd. Pictures of Old guys in glider hats has always been at the bottom of my list of ways. Until I heard some news out of Moriarty NM Where a gentleman from Mexico bought a...
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Avionics for Sale by
[email protected]
I'm having to retire from gliders for health reasons. My Ventus C didn't survive my last flight completely intact, so I will be parting it out to recover some of the costs. The glider hull and avionics will be listed in a separate conversations.
Available avionics include:
Winter ASI P/N: 6FMS-4...
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Winching - Reverse Auto Tow by
John Spargo
Can anyone direct me to Clubs / Web sites using this method of launching -
Interested in finding out more about this method, particularly from clubs
that operate from gravel/dirt strips
Thank you
John Spargo
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Futuristic sailplane on December 1967 Soaring cover by
John White
I've been fascinated by this unusual image on the cover of Soaring
magazine:
http://soaringweb.org/Soaring_Index/1967/1967Dec_full.jpg
I always assumed it was a reaction to the movie 2001 since it bears a
distinct resemblance to the spaceplane in that movie, but recently
realised that it...
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Battery Source by
Mike the Strike
I am looking for a US source for a rechargeable (preferably gel or
sealed lead-acid) for the fin battery box of a Schempp-Hirth. I need
the extra power as well as the tail weight! Dimensions are
approximately 10 inches long, 4 inches wide and 1-1/2 inches deep.
I've found a few single-cell...
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Longest glider flight by
[email protected]
Sorry, I meant to change the subject line.
So, what was the longest (in time) glider flight, and is there any
official body that recognizes such records.
--
FF
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World Class: Recent Great News by
Charles Yeates
With Spring and a new season arriving, here are some absolutely GREAT news
for the World Class:
- Our Breakfast event at the Convention was the best attended ever. A full
room, with 36 attending, made this the largest breakfast event for the
World
Class, and one of the largest breakfast events at...
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Put your money where the risk is by
Bret Hess
The discussion "Gliding risk" has been excellent for the most part. To me the most compelling thoughts are about gradually getting conditioned to taking increasing risks ("normalization of deviance"), that experience is a curse as well as a blessing, and that fatalities are just the apex of a...
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December 3rd 19 06:48 PM
by 2G
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Finish lines by
Thomas Knauff
Accidents have ocurred when a pilot performs a high speed, low level finish
along the centerline of the runway, or over the airport, then fails to
control the aircraft properly and crashes. In some cases, these displays
have influenced other pilots who do not have the experience or skills...
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