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GLIDING INTERNATIONAL -- RESEARCH by [email protected]
We at Gliding International have just completed a three months study on the accident sitution in regard to our sport. We have examined (in detail) the 96 reported accidents which show that our problematic area of soaring flight relates to the landing phase. We took note of all accidents from...
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November 13th 19 09:36 PM
by Dan Marotta Go to last post
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soaring into the future by Brad[_2_]
I was browsing thru one of the Yahoo glider N.G.'s today and read where the World Class design may get ressurected. That got me to thinking: What would the ideal recreational next generation sailplane sailplane look like? I imagine it won't look much different from what we are seeing now in terms...
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January 12th 08 11:10 PM
by Brad[_2_] Go to last post
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Soaring Community Consumer Warning by BobD
I like many others understand that the glider community is small, and perhaps getting smaller. In trying to sell my glider, I placed an ad on Tim Mara's Wings and Wheels. He states on his website that he offers this for free to help the community. Or so I thought. Selling a glider is a difficult...
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April 17th 13 12:42 AM
by Sean F (F2) Go to last post
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Parachute 20 year limit by [email protected]
I have a security chute that is older than twenty years of experience. Are you guys finding that the repackers are refusing to recertify past twenty years? Seems the manufacturers have put out service bulletins recomending twenty year service limits. I am interested in getting this chute...
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December 13th 08 03:26 PM
by JJ Sinclair Go to last post
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FAI, soaring and Olympic Games by iPilot
It's been under discussion for several times, but I want to bring it up again. There have been several pro's and con's towards soaring in Olympics, but nobody argues that it'd rise the popularity of the sport. So it is important for soaring community. Therefore my question is following: Wich way...
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November 9th 16 02:37 AM
by Ben Coleman Go to last post
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Js3 jet catastrophic failure. by Charlie Quebec
In the last east issue of Gliding Australia there is an incident report shown below. During the course of a cross country flight, the pilot elected to start the jet sustainer to self retrieve. The engine started normally, and the pilot tracked for the home airflield The engine failed...
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October 28th 20 06:43 PM
by Darren Braun Go to last post
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Shameless update from Dale Kramer by DaleKramer
Some of you know who I am and that I have not had a real sailplane since I sold my Ventus2CX a few years ago. I am still waiting for Flarms to be mandatory in all contests before I try to find a way back into competition. What I have been doing is flying my electric Lazair and RV8. A lot of you...
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April 1st 16 03:43 AM
by 2G Go to last post
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Are 'Single 180 Turn From Downwind to Final' and 'Stall-spin on Turnfrom Base to Final' mutually exclusive? by son_of_flubber
The 'Single 180 Turn From Downwind to Final' (aka 'military style pattern') and 'Stall-spin on Turn from Base to Final' are both well discussed as independent topics on RAS. But I've not seen anything about how these pieces fit together. Having recently tried the 'Single 180 Turn...' and LIKED it,...
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December 18th 16 12:36 AM
by Duster Go to last post
122 6,464
Flying with Parachutes by John Huthmaker
I'm just starting out with soaring. Simple question for you guys. How many of you fly with an emergency parachute? It looks like they cost around $2000 online. Pretty steep price; although the cost is insignificant if it saves your life. Is this something I should be looking to purchase?
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February 18th 21 10:26 PM
by b4soaring Go to last post
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Avoiding Vne by K.P. Termaat
Yesterday evening I talked with a friend about avoiding excessive speed when recovering from a spin in a modern low drag glider with the somewhat larger span. He came up with the idea of pulling the airbrakes when still recovering from the rotating mode. I am not sure this can be done without...
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April 7th 04 07:56 PM
by F.L. Whiteley Go to last post
120 6,351
First glider Nimbus 2 ? by Surge
A Nimbus 2 is on the market which I'm interested in as my first glider and I'd like some feedback from those who've owned or flown one. I do realize that a flapped, long winged glider is not the best choice for a low time pilot which is why I will keep the glider in a hangar while I first build up...
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January 24th 21 12:14 AM
by 2G Go to last post
118 9,014
Gear Warning by Gadget Guy
Greetings all, I am looking for a drawing that depicts the electrical wiring of a DG-300. Does anyone know of a link or have a basic drawing of a gear warning system? Thank you in advace
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November 30th 05 11:43 PM
by Mark Newton Go to last post
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Winch Experts wanted by Ulrich Neumann
I am looking for a small group of professionals and folks with practical experience in designing and building a glider launch winch. My preference would be mechanical engineering types with power transmission experience, Diesel engine/truck mechanics, Fabricators, guys that know a thing or two...
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April 5th 04 06:52 AM
by F.L. Whiteley Go to last post
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JS3 chatter by [email protected]
Thanks to J.Nieuwenhuize for posting this link Jonker's aerodynamicist Johan Bosman pictures of the JS3. http://www.imgrum.net/user/johanjbosman/697025039 As suggested, the Akaflieg München Mü31 article is also a good read. http://www.akaflieg.vo.tum.de/index.php/en/mue-31-en Go around-come...
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January 12th 17 01:06 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
116 8,429
1 Attachment(s) AOA indicator by Jonathan St. Cloud
Was just reading about the Aspen suite of avionics for GA http://www.flyingmag.com/way-to-aoa?src=PPC&dom=fb&con=Aspen-FB-Ads. Was wondering if Air-Avionics Butterfly, LX 90XX or similar modern glide computers would be capable of such algorithms to have a working AOA?
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May 2nd 16 05:53 PM
by Dan Marotta Go to last post
116 6,365
Puchaz spin count 23 and counting by henell
Bill Daniels said, *Rather than blame the glider, I would point the finger at training that doesnt equip pilots with the skills needed to fly these gliders* I tend to agree. Have umpteen hours in Puchii. I have always found them very predictable if flown within C of G limits. Have never had...
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February 20th 04 01:35 AM
by Shaber CJ Go to last post
116 6,389
Turn coordinator? How dare they! by Sean F (F2)
I noticed the fancy panel photo being used by the SSA to entice people to try soaring (home page of letsgogliding.com) features a BIG, FAT GYRO DRIVEN turn coordinator. I can't believe this has been allowed to remain for nearly a year as it is obviously blasphemy! I'll give it 24 hours before...
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March 1st 13 07:18 PM
by Sean F (F2) Go to last post
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Where are you from ? by Jacob Olsen
Just reply with a country name.. - Denmark
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December 29th 05 12:18 PM
by J.A.M. Go to last post
114 4,134
Relieving in flight by [email protected]
Ok guys, this has probably been covered in older posts but what are you all using regarding urinary relief on long flights? Ive used gallon ziplock bags in the past but whats your experience with cathaters. What brand and how are they.
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April 12th 18 04:09 AM
by Ben Coleman Go to last post
113 5,094
Keep your hand off the release handle during aero tows! by [email protected]
I have seen several videos on youtube lately where the glider pilot holds the tow release handle during all parts tow. I've been told it is taught this way by some in the UK. Sorry to pick on you folks on the other side of the pond as I love your country and can't wait to come over and glide with...
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November 30th 13 06:16 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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