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Bio on Heini Dittmar by
Arnie
I'm trying to find out what happened to Heini Dittmar after WWII.
He was a famous german glider pilot, and the first official Soaring World
Champion in 1937.
He was also the first test pilot of the Me-163 during WWII, his name is
usually associated with that project and with Lippisch and his flying...
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Hands off thermalling by
John Jones
How many gliders can be trimmed for hands off thermalling?
An instructor showed me, with spoilers open and proper
trim, the glider will stabilize in a slow descending
turn. Claimed it was good for getting out of a cloud.
Neat, but would not want to thermal with the spoilers
open.
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WTB ASK 21 by
Robert Holliday
Looking to buy an ASK 21 with trailer. USA only please.
thank you
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Plastic Plane Patch Primer...in English by
Nolaminar
Is there a source for the popular booklet by Ursula Hanle?
Where can they be purchased?
And, iIs she still in the Southwest USA?
Thanks
Bob Gaines
Marietta, GA
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Repairing gel coat chips by
Gary Evans
I there a way to thicken gel coat other than letting
some of the solvent evaporate? Even the thinnest commerical
gel coat is made for spraying which makes it too runny
for filling small cometic chips. The only gel coat
paste fillers I have found are an off white in color.
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Self launch effect on soaring growth by
John Jones
As more self launch sailplanes are built, what will
be the effect on soaring growth?
Will soaring clubs decline? Will self launchers disperse
to many more airports, creating more exposure?
Any thoughts?
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Blanik L-23 by
Duane Eisenbeiss
There is a new Service Bulletin on the Blanik L-23 that requires
Magnafluxing the "U" shape bracket that connects the two elevator halves.
The bracket on our ship had 3 cracks. If you have a Blanik L-23 and have
not had it checked would suggest you do so. Losing half an elevator you
might still...
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Thermal mapping by
John
Here is a thought:
Was in the back yard making thousands of soap bubbles (Mr. Bubbles)
for the baby. Slight breeze. Clearly could tell the entire airflow
pattern in the back yard....even a little ridge lift over the glider
trailer!
Wonder if you could add a soap bubble machine to a sailplane? ...
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Another midair! by
tango4
Lasham, Monday saw another one of our band killed in a midair.
No further details but this is in the public domain having been on several
news channels.
If you come and join me in a thermal I'm likely to p..s off elsewhere.
Ian
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Soaring in Northern France by
G.Kurek
Hi,
Does anyone know of any soaring strips around LeHavre, Normandy in
Northern France? It looks like I'm going to stay here for another 2
weeks. Thanks
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Discus b for sale by
Heinz Buyer
1995, Serial Number 550, factory sealed, auto-hookups. Delivered
September, 95. Last # with GERMAN BUILD wing. 440 hrs, excellent
condition, Factory winglets, tilt-up panel, tail ballast tank, nose
tow hook, two-battery boxes, takes three batteries,pee tube, L-NAV-
Volkslogger. Nelson: O2, Becker...
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Sugarbush XC/Racing Experience - Still room! by
Doug Jacobs
We still have spots available for the Sugarbush Cross Country/Racing
Experience Course in June. Come fly the Green Mountains, polish your
XC technique, and learn racing skills in a low stress environment
under the watchful eyes of experienced instructors. For details...
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Sumo wrestlers and soaring by
John0714
I am new here. Is this about gliders that are towed by airplanes etc?
I did it once when I was just a little smaller. But now I am the size of a sumo
wrestler(: Perhaps if the gliders could handle folks like us the sport might be
in better shape even if we were not:)
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by elZee
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Omarama problems, help needed. by
W.J. \(Bill\) Dean \(U.K.\).
There is disturbing news from New Zealand about the future of Omarama, where
the 1995 World Gliding Championships were hosted and considered to be one of
the most spectacular of gliding sites.
There is a proposal to develop part of the land at the eastern end of the
runway. Pilots throughout the...
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User Friendly Soaring Software by
Inoj
As treasurer of our soaring club, I'm interested in learning what kind of
soaring software is available to accurately maintain our club records. I've
heard of one called "Soaring Ledger" but have not been able to contact anyone
about it. Anyone have a suggestion? Please e-m back to:
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by Inoj
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Gliders on TV History Channel by
Burt Compton
The History Channel has produced an excellent "Tactical to Practical" segment
on gliders and soaring. Congratulations to the many who made it possible,
including Bret & Garret Wilat of Sky Sailing at Warner Springs, CA, Carl
Herold and Soar Minden.
Aired Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:30 PM CST. ...
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A Stolen Afternoon to Yosemite by
Marry Daniel or David Grah
I took the afternoon off work today to fly my old Libelle. I left work at
1245, assembled my glider, and took off from the Bishop Airport behind
Hangar One's Husky at 1330. There was strong lift on tow and I released in
a good thermal that took me to over 13,000 feet. I flew north up the...
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Crystal for sale by
Patrick Jandard
High performance 15 meter glider, built 1989. Very
good shape, could be seen in CSVVA club based in Challes
Les Eaux.
See url: http://www.csvva.org/annonces.htm
Perfect glider for UK club or private.
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WTB: ASW 27A water valve by
Peter Van Camp
While I am on the waiting list for a fast dump valve from John Murray,
I would like to repair my current valve so I can fly ballasted. I am
in need of the PVC flange/water valve into which the brass flange
screws into from below the wing. Mine is cross threaded and a tap did
not help seal it. If...
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NEW HpH 304S HORNET II by
Tim Mara
I just got some great new images of the 304S (now called HORNET II) ((great
name BTW...I always " HEARTED" ((loved)) :o) my Glasflugel Hornet C and have
published the ones I could (some are still quite "SECRET" ) on my web pages
http://www.wingsandwheels.com/Hph%20new.htm...
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