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Glider RO/RO Shippers by Mike[_32_]
I am planing on sending a glider to AMS for refinish and as you can imagine freight is a big issue. Can anyone offer guidance to shippers or freight forwarders that may take the glider and trailer as RO/RO to either Kopers in Solvenia, or Trieste, in Italy (my base port would be Baltimore). These...
March 12th 10 06:39 PM
by Mark Jardini Go to last post
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Data Plate Exemption Permanent - USA by Tony[_5_]
I just saw this on the SSA's website. After April 14 we no longer need to be carrying data plate exemption papers. High Five to whoever was able to make this happen! http://www.ssa.org/myhome.asp?mbr=6789819598&show=blog&id=2062
March 12th 10 04:17 PM
by HL Falbaum[_2_] Go to last post
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Preliminary SUA file for Luke Special Air Traffic Rules by Tuno
For those of us lucky enough to fly targets in Arizona regularly, I've created an .sua file that implements the FAA's current description of the Luke AFB SATR, that takes effect in early May: http://www.justsoar.com/public/luke_satr/luke_satr_201003.sua You can append this file to whatever .sua...
March 12th 10 04:14 PM
by Andy[_1_] Go to last post
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Interesting thing with transponders by JS
This morning's threads about transponders and collisions prompted... During the trip to Joshua Approach which Cindy Brickner organised last week, amongst other things we were presented with what happens at the Air Traffic Control end when we are sending our location to them via transponder. If...
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March 12th 10 07:12 AM
by kirk.stant Go to last post
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Shipping a sail[plane from west coast of US to Brazil? by JJ Sinclair
Hi Guys, What's the best way to get it there? Load my open trailer in a container and have it trucked to east coast? What port? Recommended shiping line? Recommended broker? Do I need one? Any idea of overall cost? Any help appreciated, JJ
March 11th 10 09:12 PM
by John Cochrane Go to last post
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SoaringNV revitalizes Wave Camp tradition. Camp to be held March 30to April 3 by FlyGirl
I thought everyone might be interested in this news alert about this year's Wave Camp. NEWS ALERT Glider Pilots Learn to Fly to New Heights in Wave Camp SoaringNV revitalizes Wave Camp tradition, Camp to be held March 30 to April 3 In 1933, a glider pilot by the
March 11th 10 07:25 PM
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More Glide Nav 2 questions - Need technical advice by Scott Alexander[_2_]
I have a cambridge 302 with Glide Navigator 2. I am downloading my turnpoints from the worldwide turnpoint exchange using these steps 1. files formatted for downloading and importing --- 2. Soaring Innovations Glide Navigator 2 Question 1: Is there a way to make the turnpoints in alphabetical...
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March 11th 10 04:54 PM
by noel.wade Go to last post
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Another program letter question ..... by Ron Gleason
My plane is registered experimental and I have not been sending the annual program letter to the local FSDO. I plan on starting but have a couple of questions: 1 - The original airworthy certificate was issued by the Reno NV FSDO and the first two owners sent the letter there. I am in the SLC...
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March 11th 10 03:31 PM
by Tuno Go to last post
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IGC Decision on 13.5 meter class - Yes or No? by Tim[_2_]
Hi All: I saw on X's report from Seniors that the 20-meter class was approved by the IGC. Any info on if the small wing class proposal got passed? Tim EY
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March 11th 10 06:38 AM
by Eric Greenwell Go to last post
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What is going on with OLC? by Greg Arnold
1. The flights for OLC-League are now being scored on the basis of a single leg, which means that unless your longest leg is 2.5 hours you will be penalized. Maybe this is just a software error. 2. For each pilot's flight, there are not only scores for OLC-Classic, OLC-FAI, and OLC-League,...
March 11th 10 05:32 AM
by JS Go to last post
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Distance to Goal Flight in Texas by ryanglover1969[_2_]
In 1980 Kenneth Atreburn set the record for a distance to goal flight in the 15 meter class in Texas at 532 miles. And in 1973 Carson Gilmer set the standard class record at 503 miles. Does anyone know any details of these flights? Interested especially where they flew from. Thanks, Ryan
March 10th 10 10:45 PM
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IGC announces new glider classes by Tim Taylor
The IGC has announced several new classes to ensure that everyone will be a winner in their own class: 1. The 11 Meter Class for all Sparrowhawk pilots. 2. The Standard 18 M Class for unflapped 18M glider including the LS-8-18, Discus 2-18 and ASW-28-18. 3. The Sub-Club Class for all gliders...
March 10th 10 08:16 PM
by John Cochrane Go to last post
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Spiroid Winglets... by sisu1a
Anyone know any more about them than this article does: http://tinyurl.com/yc4dnjr -Paul
March 10th 10 07:29 PM
by kd6veb Go to last post
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Becker radio repair by [email protected]
My Becker radio stopped working recently and I'm trying to determine what to do next. It transmits a carrier tone when the mic is keyed, but no voice. Any speculation on what is most likely the problem? The wires that go from the mic to the D connector on the back of the radio test positive for...
March 10th 10 04:14 PM
by ChrisPA17 Go to last post
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Right PA-25 wing or front spar by Robert van de Sandt
Hello, does anybody have a right wing (stripped of is fine) or a right wing front spar for a PA-25 Pawnee for sale? Offer everything functional. Best Regards, Robert
March 10th 10 03:00 PM
by Robert van de Sandt Go to last post
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Flying in red and green air by Limus
I found out today that Popular Science put all of their issues going many years back into Google Books, available for free. I was just browsing Jul 1948 issue when I found this article there that talks about the soaring in 1948 and Robinson "Rate of climb" instrument. Man we have it easy these...
March 10th 10 02:39 AM
by Tony[_5_] Go to last post
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MKIV & QV increase by bumper[_3_]
Prices for the MKIV "high tech" yaw string and Quiet Vent kit will increase effective 1 April '10. MKIV now $10 and will go to $12 Quiet Vent now $6 will go to $7 shipping still free to USA and just $1 worldwide New email address - ordering, info, and installation instructions (also please...
March 10th 10 02:22 AM
by bumper[_3_] Go to last post
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Komet trailer painting by jim
What are the best procedures and materials for painting the fiberglass top on a Komet trailer? Prep? Primer? Urethane? Epoxy? Auto body shop? Aircraft paint shop?
March 9th 10 05:12 PM
by David Martin Go to last post
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Baby Grob Canopy Needed by Alpha One
Southern California Soaring Academy near Los Angeles, CA, USA is looking for a canopy for a Baby Grob. Burkhart Grob G-102 ClubAstir III D Serial 5640CB Any leads are appreciated. Ron Gregg Southern California Soaring Academy +1 (661) 944-1090
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March 9th 10 02:47 AM
by Hagbard Celine Go to last post
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Sailplanes are white...because of gelcoat? by Bret
I always thought sailplanes were white so the interior structure wouldn't overheat and approach the glass temperature of epoxy, about 190 F, and fail. And yet I see homebuilt aircraft of wood/epoxy structure painted all colors. So is it the gelcoat that the white color is protecting?
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March 8th 10 09:54 PM
by Martin Gregorie[_5_] Go to last post
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