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Glider rating to LSA rating by
POPS
What does one need to do if going from a glider rating with no self-launch endorsement, into the LSA rating, and not get trapped at 10,000MSL. I could easily get the self-launch endorsement if necessary.
I'm a bit confused and would love it if someone can map out a strategy to end up with the...
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Replace weather covers by
Colin Roney
My weather covers are beginning to look a bit tatty and will
need to be replaced sooner rather than later. The UV has
done it`s damage over the years and the seagulls also who
like to peck and engage in other activities. The plan is to
replace the covers with sailcloth. Any ideas what the best...
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Ballekas Videos by
Ouroboros
I went back to watch my favorite Balleka video recently and found it had been deleted, likely because of the music. After his death, I made it a point to download all of the videos from his channel. I've created a torrent with all of the videos I have. If anyone would like a backup of their own,...
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Beware Phishing Spam email disguised as from Shempp Hirth by
Greg Delp
Today I received a an email disguised as from Shempp Hirth with a PDF attached invoice. Although I wish I had placed a large order for a new glider I unfortunately have not. The email copied below.
REMINDER – Request for Payment
INV 9660145 – 10/01/18 - $3111.63
INV 9144758 – 10/02/18 -...
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.CMR file ? by
[email protected]
What is a .CMR file and what is advantage of using a .CMR file in a LXNAV 9000? See Adam Woolley's post on his Facebook page Adam Woolley's Gliding Adventures. You'll have to scroll down a couple of his posts.
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Derelict trailer & glider abandoned at Byron CA airport by
[email protected]
In early October 2017 someone abandoned a derelict trailer & glider in our lineup at the Byron airport. The glider is a S-H Standard Austria serial number 53, N814Z. It was deregistered by the US FAA in year 2013. The last owner is listed as Frank LaValley of Fridley MN. There is an obituary...
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Gas Strut for early (1997) Anschau Komet trailer by
Bill[_21_]
I'm looking for a resource for a replacement gas strut used to open the trailer top for a early 1997ish Komet Anschau glider trailer. This trailer has the external hinge. I'm hoping to find a suitable replacement from a US supplier.
Thanks for your help.
Bill
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Uncontrolled Loops Elevator failure by
Jonathan St. Cloud
Just thought I would shift this thread. Not being an aerodynamicist, wouldn't a glider with a jammed elevator run out of energy in short order and end up in a spin within a tight loop and a half or two?
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The Gordon Bennett Cup 2018 by
Tom BravoMike
While not about soaring, this may be of interest to many od us as it is still about aviation, and we share the airspace with them: the multinational Gordon-Bennet Cup 2018 has just launched from Bern in Switzerland - to be tracked he
https://live.gordonbennett.aero/
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Eberly Trailer Spring by
Wyll Surf Air
Hi I'm looking to see if anyone knows anything about the spring driven arms that hold up some Eberly trailers. For people who haven't seen them before they serve a similar purpose to gas springs in Cobras but using a spring and lever. The trailer for me and my partners Libelle has them installed...
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Need to borrow/rent an L-23 Trailer by
[email protected]
Our club has made a tentative deal on a L-23 in Canada. But, there is no trailer with it and I am wondering if anyone in this forum know anyone with a L-23 trailer that we could rent/borrow/buy to get the glider back to Ridgeland SC?
Fabrizio Di Stefano
LowCountry Soaring Association
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R4S- NCI as of Thursday by
[email protected]
Still raining. BRSS gave it an extra try but as always Mother Nature rules and the "no contest" call came at this morning's pilot meeting. Thanks to those who dedicated their hard work to host a SSA sanctioned contest and please put this contest on your schedule for next year.
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Cambridge 302 Utility by
[email protected]
I’ve a new-to-me Cambridge 302 that I’m attempting to set up for me and my glider. The Utility is asking me: “Is another program using the port? Quit Pocket-NAV to use this program”. I’ve attempted every Com Port option offered. Any suggestions as how to quit a Pocket-NAV that I do not...
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Soaring in or around Maidenhead UK by
John Huthmaker
I am heading to England this afternoon for work. I'll be staying in Maidenhead for about a week. If I have any free time, it would be awesome to get in the air. Can anyone recommend a place I could get some glider time in that would be relatively nearby?
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Vintage & Classic Sailplane Camp at Marfa, Texas OCT 12-28, 2018 by
Burt Compton - Marfa Gliders, west Texas
On Monday, May 21, 2018 at 6:18:50 PM UTC-5, Burt Compton - Marfa Gliders, west Texas wrote:
Ever flown in an open-cockpit sailplane?
You can at Marfa, Texas, October 12-28, 2018 in my restored Schleicher ASK-13!
See photos at my Facebook page as "Burton Compton."
I just returned from the...
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Trying to log in to XCSoar Forum by
Dan Marotta
I've been trying and trying, but with the new captcha, it's more
difficult than connecting to a bank website.* So I'll just ask my
question here and maybe someone from XCSoar will respond:
I run XCSoar on a Dell Streak 5.* Love it.* Can it be upgraded to
include an engine noise sensor?* The...
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Slingsby Kestrel trim speed C FFKQ ? by
john firth
The pic gives a good idea of the boom mounted tailplane fixture.
Next winter project for my PIK 20.
I note that the elevator shows the BGA required mod., a downward cusp added to
the Glasfluegel design.
This was supposedly to provide feel at high speeds; found it (1972)
to spoil the feedback and...
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Region 4 South as of Monday afternoon. by
[email protected]
My umbrella, poncho, and calf-high muck boots are all in good working order. We haven't seen the ridge-tops since late Saturday afternoon. Hoping for better starting Wednesday but still iffy at this moment.
On the other hand, the company, soaring stories, food, and libations are outstanding.
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Help identifying a wing rigger by
Valentin Mayamsin
I've recently purchased a used Cobra wing rigger. Though it doesn't seem to fit my Jantar Std 2 wings -- it's certainly made for wider wings. I'd like to offer it for sale and would like to identify its size and which wings it is designed for. All I know is the rigger cuff will go from 30 3/4...
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