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Cross Country the main focus of soaring? by mat Redsell
I have been very concerned about our club, which discourages cross country in club gliders. My thought is that purpose of soaring is cross country and if one just concentrates on flying above the airport then ones member ship tends to end when you have your license. We have many airports withing a...
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October 18th 04 10:40 PM
by Mark James Boyd Go to last post
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CAI 302 repair advise needed by Jamey Jacobs
The adjustment knob on the lower left of my 302 came loose today. It was still attached to the metal rod that goes into the instrument and it appears that a set-screw came loose from the far end of the rod. Has anyone had this same failure? Does you know if I can easily repair this or does it...
October 19th 04 03:06 AM
by Jamey Jacobs Go to last post
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Collision avoidance device by Jim Hendrix
SureCheck Aviation now offers a low cost proximity detection device that's suitable for glider use. It receives transponder transmissions and indicates nearness of the source. This unit is the size of a credit card and operates on batteries. Velcro it above your panel and you're done. This...
October 19th 04 09:24 AM
by bumper Go to last post
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LX4000 System by Peter Seddon
Hi all Anyone got any experience/tips/etc. on upgrading the software in the LX4000 from 5.8 to 8? Ive been to the LX website and it has some dire warnings about using the upgrade software. Cheers Peter.
October 19th 04 10:47 AM
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USA - All students must show by Jim Vincent
wrote: In the U.S. instructors only need to maintain a record of test recommendations, solo endorsements, and pre-solo written tests. IIRC, when an instructor goes to renew the license every two years, and perhaps for insurance, they want to know how much time and...
October 19th 04 02:29 PM
by Jim Vincent Go to last post
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Soaring Sumo Wrestler by John0714
I am not really a sumo wrestler, just about the size of one. But I did soar once in a glider when I was a little smaller. I plan to be in California a while in Dec. and Jan. Is there any good place a 350 lbs. guy could glide?
October 19th 04 06:43 PM
by F.L. Whiteley Go to last post
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USA - All students must show "papers" by Tom Serkowski
http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/regulatory/regtsa.html Beginning October 20, 2004, all pilots wishing to recieve instruction - including a BFR, must show proff of US citizenship to the instructor. Very scary. I have heard from a reliable source that if a CFI allows a passenger to touch the...
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October 19th 04 08:47 PM
by Tony Verhulst Go to last post
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Looking For a Tool by Curtis
Here is a site that has over 12,000 tools and supplies. http://jcsonlinetoolshed.com/index.php
October 19th 04 08:58 PM
by Curtis Go to last post
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Sport Pilot Transition Now Available by Mark James Boyd
http://www.aopa.org/sportpilot/ It seems the FAA has decided that using the 8710-1 is OK to use as documents "acceptable to the administrator" for transitioning Sport Pilots. So if you have airplane ASEL pilots or CFIs who want to transition to gliders in a 2-33 or SZD 50-3, it appears this is...
October 19th 04 10:10 PM
by Mark James Boyd Go to last post
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What 're FAA mnms for glider instructor in US by Andre Volant
What are FAA minimums for CFIG rating in U.S.A., the requirements and experience that glider pilot has to have before FAA flight test for glider instructor certificate. Also, what are criteria and minimum experience CFIG has to have for commercial operation and for a club in US. Are they...
October 19th 04 11:13 PM
by Mark James Boyd Go to last post
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No stupid comments please by Andre Volant
Please note that this man is asking for GOOD INFORMATION from people who have experience and who can write more then one sentence. This man IS NOT asking for stupid comments from idiots who know nothing.
October 20th 04 07:13 AM
by Andre Volant Go to last post
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The Homebrew Composite workshop by mat Redsell
Marske Flying Wings is offering the "Homebrew Composite workshop" on Saturday and Sunday Nov 20-21, 2004 in Marion Ohio. This course will give you hands on experience working with composites in a quick efficient, safe and structurally sound fashion. For more details see the Marske web site...
October 20th 04 02:05 PM
by mat Redsell Go to last post
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spurious ELT signal by F.L. Whiteley
http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/TV/10/18/odd.television.reut/index.html flat screen TV
October 20th 04 03:01 PM
by Mal Go to last post
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Apology by Curtis
Please accept my humble apology for the post "Looking For a Tool" yesterday. It wasn't meant to offend you and it will not happen again. If you see anymore messages advertising our site I assure you it will not be coming from me or our staff so please inform me immediately so I can put a stop to...
October 20th 04 03:44 PM
by Curtis Go to last post
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Importing a used sailplane from Europe by juggle5
I am located in the US. Does anyone out there have any experience with purchasing and importing a used sailplane from the UK or Europe, into the US. If so, and you would be willing to share your experiences, please contact me at Thanks Ken -- juggle5
October 20th 04 07:15 PM
by Wallace Berry Go to last post
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Becker Radio battery by John Giddy
Hi Guys, I seem to remember that there was some discussion here a few years ago about problems with the internal battery in Becker VHF Transceivers going flat, and the radio subsequently losing stored frequencies and other information. A friend of mine has a Becker radio, which is starting to show...
October 20th 04 07:52 PM
by Bob Go to last post
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Low approaches in ground effect by CV
First a disclaimer: I understand the security issues involved in the following and would not encourage anyone to try this at home, but I am interested in the theoretical side of it. Imagine you get things wrong and are caught out low on final, still a fair distance out, and it looks marginal...
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October 21st 04 10:05 PM
by Mark James Boyd Go to last post
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What did an LS-1f sell for in the U.S. in 1976? by Mark Zivley
Although I no longer own the glider, I was talking to someone about the nature of sailplanes holding their value in general. Just curious if anyone knows what a new LS-1f would have cost a U.S. customer around 1976? Mark
October 22nd 04 04:38 AM
by Mark Zivley Go to last post
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Sharing a thermal by Hal
Still learning to benefit from thermalling with another glider and so far have not realized the benefits. If you are opposite another glider and observing your progress in relationship to the other glider how do you adjust your path if you see the other glider in better lift? I seem to have the...
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October 22nd 04 04:47 AM
by Chris OCallaghan Go to last post
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Christopher Reeve...RIP by Stewart Kissel
I had a chance to meet him after his horse riding accident...and we chatted about soaring. He had a very positive attitude about the direction things were heading for him. http://acro.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/awards.pl
October 22nd 04 06:19 AM
by Mike Brooks Go to last post
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