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Region 8 Contest by
Wayne Paul
Anyone know what is going on at Ephrata? Day one is the only day posted on
the SSA site.
Wayne
http://www.soaridaho.com/
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Hypoxia revisited by
Martin Gregorie
I just found the following accident report on Weatherjack's site.
Its not glider-related but is close enough to some recent discussions
on the use of oxygen that it makes a really useful...
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REgion 6 North is on..... by
Robert Hills
THE ANNUAL JOHANN KUHN MEMORIAL REGION 6 NORTH COMPETITION WILL BE
HELD THIS SUMMER -- AUGUST 8 THROUGH 14, 2004 -- THANKS TO THE EFFORTS
OF
TONY AND MATT AT BENZ AVIATION.
REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ON LINE AT THE SSA WEB SITE (www.ssa.org).
PLEASE PASS THE WORD TO OTHERS SO THAT WE CAN DRAW A...
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IGC loggers again by
tango4
I am about to go away on a gliding holiday and will probably be out of touch
with any OO's. Hoping to claim the next big badge I am arranging to have my
logger sealed into the glider with a lead seal or non replaceable sealing
tape as per the guidelines on being able to operate independently of...
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USA Std Nats by
Andy Durbin
Anyone know what's going on at Hobbs? This morning I received an
email saying that SSA is now mangement for the contest and the link to
the 2004 Std Nats seems to have been removed from the NSF website.
Please send me a private email if there is something that should not
be aired here.
Andy
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by BGMIFF
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Camping at Hobbs (USA): Frugal or Folly? by
Chip Bearden
Need PIREP on tenting at the Hobbs Standard Nationals.
We're driving out next week for our first trip to Hobbs since before
our 10-year-old twins were born. On the last trip, my wife and I slept
in the van out on the ramp: cool nights, steady breezes (no bugs), no
issues if it stormed,...
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I would like to contact... by
Ian Smith
Does anyone know how or where I could contact either
Derek Sear or his boyfriend? I moved to Oz in the early
90's and have lost contact with them. Please feel free
to mail me.
Cheers
Ian
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Passive Reflective Devices by
henkelize
Hi everybody
I would like to gather some information about a passive reflective device
which could be used to increase the visibility of a glider. It was
described to me as follows, during one of those typical launch point chats:
It takes the shape of small sphere, mounted just behind the canopy...
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Cobra Storage Drawer Question by
Brian Iten
I would like to ask the owners of Cobra trailers with
the under trailer storage drawer on the pro's and con's.
Is it worth installing or more of a headache than anything?
Brian
MB1
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Hobbs contest and the Hampton Inn by
C AnthMin
The Hampton Inn is offering a special rate to SSA members in town for the
contest next week of $59.95/nite. If we get enough folks staying their , it's
possible they will provide a few rooms free for some of the staff.
Charlie "Lite"
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Region 9 Hobbs Scores by
Larry Pardue
I was curious so went to Hobbs and copied scores from the Score Shack
window. I probably made mistakes, sorry.
I was told these scores will likely change.
2004 Region 9 Hobbs Final Preliminary Scores
Sports
1 4407 BAD Kaewert Nimbus 2
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Standard Nationals Need Towplanes by
C AnthMin
We are in search for two or three towplanes to tow at the Standard Class
Nationals in Hobbs starting next Sunday. We'll be paying $40/tow and provide
room at local college dorm and shared vehicle for transportation.We'll pay for
your fuel to get here.
This is a last minute situation that developed...
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confusion by
G.A. Seguin
Hi,
I have been using a LX5000 for 3 month. I cant configurate the audio
to
my liking. I want audio in positive in climb. No need for audio in
sink
silence send the same message. I want audio in negative at minus 4 in
cruise. I have a switch on the flaps between climb and cruise.
Needdle on the...
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Looking for a motorglider with a rotax 505 engine near Detriot MI by
Tim Taylor
I am working with a potential supplier of a replacement for the Bosch
CDI electronic ignition units for the Rotax 505 engines used in many
early motor gliders. He would like to be able to look at an engine to
determine the exact specifications for a replacement CDI module.
He is located near...
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VARIO REPAIR by
Vorsanger1
SOARING magazine carries regularly an advert for an outfit in Escondido CA, USA
for repairs / exchanges / sales of PZL varios. The phone is never picked up
and calls are not returned for messages left on the answering machine.
1) Does anyone know if that outfit is still in business, and if yes,...
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[US: PA/NJ/NY] Governor's Cup Request by
Papa3
I emailed this out to a bunch of folks, but my distribution list is getting
a bit out of date. Reposting here for those of you who follow R.A.S.
Please forward to as many GCuppers as possible:
Subject: Grumpy Governor
Content:
I know there are a lot of old email addresses on this list, so some...
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July 13th 04 05:24 PM
by Papa3
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Lak-12 manual by
pete83
Where I can get lak-12 manual in pdf format?
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July 13th 04 02:36 PM
by pete83
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GPS Smart antenna's by
Chris
Hi Guys
I am researching GPS smart antennas (GPS Mouse) to feed to specific flight
air data / nav computers, has any one gone this route and can advise on
there experiences .
there are a few new GPS engines coming on to the market, Sirfstar 2 seems a
likely candidate, but all the smart antennas I...
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How does spar protrusion affect performance by
Chris Davison
On the top surface of the wings of a 17m Kestrel I
am looking at, the spar is clearly visible and you
can feel it (it stands out slightly proud) below the
surface of the wing itself. This is uniform down the
whole spar and on both wings.
Is this 'normal'? Will it affect...
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