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Phoenix Arizona airspace by Andy
If you fly in SW USA you may be interested in proposed changes to the Phoenix Class B airspace. See my posting to the ASA group for information. Please consider contacting AOPA and SSA with your opinion. http://www.asa-soaring.org/forum/forum.asp?forum_id=4&forum_title=ASA+General Andy (GY)
August 3rd 05 12:24 AM
by Andy Go to last post
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Which budget GPS for iPAQ 3630? by NF
I'm looking for a GPS solution on tight budget for my iPAQ 3630. What i need is - a cheap GPS, - an external power source that won't drain the onboard battery. I got the freeware - flyWithCE (even though i never had the chance to try it). What i want is a ligthweigt and compact kit that's easy to...
August 2nd 05 09:44 PM
by John Scott Go to last post
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Soaring units in Great Britain by Jack Glendening
I am making some experimental soaring forecasts for Great Britain and realized that I don't know the units being used there as don't know how far metrification has gone. Are airplane altitudes reported in feet? Are wind speeds in knots? Are temperatures in Fahrenheit? Jack
August 2nd 05 08:37 AM
by Jack Glendening Go to last post
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Training by Ruski
I am interested in getting back into soaring, its been 24 years since I soloed at age 16. My job constraints keep me busy and my days off are usually during the week. It seems most club flying is on the weekend which means taking off work, if I can get it, to go soar. I'm looking into taking a two...
August 1st 05 11:48 PM
by Michael Go to last post
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OLC and airspace by 5Z
This is primarily aimed at US pilots, but certainly applies to us all... The latest issue od Soaring magazine has a well written editorial by Dennis Wright about our responsibilities of avoiding airspace that requires permission to enter. On page 13 there's an article if interest to any of us...
July 30th 05 03:25 AM
by CindyASK Go to last post
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Theft among friends by bumper
A friend recently told me that his Cobra trailer had been broken into while parked for several months at an Arizona glider port. The thief, used a key to open and then relock the trailer (no surprise here, my Cobra trailer key fits his trailer too - - I'm innocent in this case though). The only...
July 29th 05 05:51 PM
by Andy Blackburn Go to last post
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High Altitude Test Chambers for Sale by GM
Always wanted to take that high altitude chamber ride? Never had the time to do it? Well, here is your chance to own your personal chamber to satisfy all your decompression needs and those of your friends', too: http://web.govliquidation.com/auction/search?cmd=keyword&warehouse=SC4V,SC4 Scroll...
July 29th 05 12:56 AM
by Nyal Williams Go to last post
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remembering mark navarre by quietman
if you knew him: website: http://www.gliderscum.com thanks. John Roe, "Zulu Romeo" www.roenation.com
July 28th 05 11:35 PM
by quietman Go to last post
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Pegase Aileron & canopy wanted by Sleigh
WTB for Pegase 101a Complete canopy, or consider just transparency Left Aileron, or consider complete wing
July 28th 05 07:58 PM
by Sleigh Go to last post
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Southern California Soaring -- July/August 2005 issue is online by [email protected]
The July/August 2005 issue of the RESCO newsletter, "Southern California Soaring," is now on-line at http://www.SoCalSoaring.com. Articles in this issue include: Flying at Durango -- Beautiful, but Not for the Fainthearted 3 Days, 3 Diamonds -- In a 1-26 Online Contest -- Latest Standings Flying...
July 28th 05 04:17 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Off topic: Soaring electronics and the European ROHS initiative by 01-- Zero One
I would like to have a private email chat with someone who knows the ins and outs of the ROHS initiative. Thanks, Larry Goddard
July 28th 05 02:42 PM
by 01-- Zero One Go to last post
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FS LS8-18 by Ed Hollestelle
2001 LS8-18 with Cobra trailer, tow - out gear and full instrumentation.About 180 Hrs. TTSN Available after 15 M US Nationals in Uvalde, TX. August 12th. Please call Ed Hollestelle/ Solaire Canada (519)461-1464 or e-mail: CAD$ 100000.- ( about 81000.- USD)
July 28th 05 03:48 AM
by Ed Hollestelle Go to last post
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glider pilot net by None
I'm accessing temporarily through google groups. Is anyone else having trouble getting glidernet? I got a message refusing access for a couple of days and now I get nothing.
July 28th 05 02:29 AM
by None Go to last post
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$4.04 per gallon at Hilton Head by Guy Byars
Just tanked up at Hilton Head SC. They charged me $3.85 per gallon of 100LL, and then added on a 5% "fuel tax". Works out to $4.04 per gallon. Ouch, a new high. Now that I am back home, I am going to top off with mogas... $2.10 seems cheap now.
July 27th 05 07:26 PM
by Eric Greenwell Go to last post
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T.E. Probe Question by KP
Hi All My ship has a multi probe. When the ship is sitting on its tailwheel the the probe is level with the ground. And the T.E. part of the probe is straight up and down. When the ship is flying in a somewhat level flight attitude the probe must be pointing down in respect to flight attitude. And...
July 27th 05 02:58 PM
by JJ Sinclair Go to last post
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Used L-23's? by [email protected]
Anyone aware of any used 2 place Blanik, esp. an L-23 available or not being flown in the US? The exchange rate has increased the price of a factory new L-23 almost 1/3 this year. Not interested in any rebuilt or refurbished "experimental" category. Thanks for any steerage or suggestions. Michael
July 27th 05 02:48 PM
by Mike Schumann Go to last post
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ASW22 by [email protected]
http://www.gliderforum.com/thread-view.asp?threadid=1767&posts=6 Buy while stocks last... ;) Al
July 25th 05 05:40 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Delcom Battery by Mike
I'm looking for a US source for Delcom Air 960 handheld radio rechargable batteries. Ideas? Mike
July 25th 05 05:22 PM
by Tim Mara Go to last post
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LAK-12 Fit and Parts by WDM
Several Questions: I am looking for feedback size of the 12s cockpit. I hear that pilots 5'10" tp 5"11 fit OK with the seatback at the aft position. For taller pilots, can the seatback be removed and is it practical or comfortable? Anyone out there flying with the seatback removed. If so, how...
July 25th 05 06:44 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Tost Retract Towrope on a SuperCub by John Sp
Can anyone direct me to a club using a Tost Electric retract towrope on a Supercub ? Or anyone else with experience on this specific setup. Thank you regards from John in CapeTown.
July 24th 05 09:09 PM
by Simon Go to last post
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