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Parowan 1st Contest Day 6-20 by TomnKeyLargo
It was a wow day with one climb by QV, the weather man, at 18 kts over 3 thousand feet, ya, I mean wow. P7, as of now, smoked everyone at 92 mph DRY in the 15 meter over a course of 268 miles. KS wins sports class at a raw 89 mph in his DUO, OE as of now is leading the standard, but 7V, says that...
June 23rd 04 01:10 AM
by Fred Mueller Go to last post
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radio repair by Raphael Warshaw
All: Can anyone recommend a good aircraft radio repair shop in Southern California. I need to have the entire installation gone over, antena and all. Thanks in advance, Raphael Warshaw 1LK
June 22nd 04 07:57 PM
by Raphael Warshaw Go to last post
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Exhibition/Racing Airworthiness Certificate Question by bsquared
An excerpt from the Operating Limitations for the Exhibition and Air Racing Airworthiness Certificate for my Experimental glider has the following wording: 31. All proficiency/practice flights must be conducted within the geographical area described in the applicant's program letter and...
June 22nd 04 06:24 PM
by Herbert Kilian Go to last post
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Need to LEASE a Blanik by Robert de León
The Club: Greater Houston Soaring Assoc. Situation: our club has 2 Blaniks in our basic training fleet. One L-13 and one L-23 Super. BOTH now have damaged wheel and gear boxes. One let go last week in a hard landing, the other flunked an inspection this week. BOTH are now lost for at least 4-6...
June 22nd 04 05:22 PM
by Robert de León Go to last post
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Insurance in the USA by Steve Hopkins
Do the standard medical insurance policies in the USA cover medical problems arising from gliding or powered flying? Cosidering the benefits of emmigrating to the colonies! Would appreciate contact details for the major health insurers. What general insurance policies are available to cover pilots...
June 22nd 04 11:22 AM
by Vaughn Go to last post
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ball 101A wiring diagram by coneil
Is there a kind soul out there that might have a wiring diagram for a Ball 101A Variometer. I have a brand new one. Allthough it is old, It is brand new if that makes any sense. I'm trying to install it, but need a wiring diagram, is there anyone who has one or can get ahold of one? Any help...
June 22nd 04 06:55 AM
by coneil Go to last post
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Parowan 2nd Contest Day 6-21 by TomnKeyLargo
This day, will be remembered by many. Charlie and the advisors just let everyone call thier first turn as all classes got a MAT of 3 hrs. The sky was covered with high clouds, but X reported 11 thousand so launch was started. Well, Mr. Big Bumper came cruising in from the west towards Cedar City....
June 22nd 04 04:23 AM
by TomnKeyLargo Go to last post
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Soaring on unapproved prescription drugs, and conditions, legal?? by DL152279546231
Is it legal in the US to fly gliders while taking drugs such as Prozac, Effexor, or Lithium for depression given that a medical certificate is not required??
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June 22nd 04 02:04 AM
by Nyal Williams Go to last post
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ELT in ASW 27B by Chip Fitzpatrick
Does anyone have experience, and hopefully a photo to share, of an ELT installation and antenna in a 27? thx, Chip Fitzpatrick
June 22nd 04 12:51 AM
by Chip Fitzpatrick Go to last post
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CAI 302 download woes by Greg Arnold
I have an IBM Thinkpad with no serial port. For downloading from an LX-5000, I have used a Belkin USB to serial adapter. It has worked fine. I now am trying to download from a Cambridge 302. When everything works, it takes roughly a minute to download 3 minutes of flight data (and at least a...
June 21st 04 11:34 PM
by Eric Greenwell Go to last post
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Soaring Server/Worldwide Soaring Turnpoint Exchange back online by John Leibacher
The Soaring Server came back online a couple of hours ago at http://acro.harvard.edu/SOARING/JL and will have the last couple of days updates in 10 hours or so. Please do remember to save the URL of the mirror site "just in case" http://soaring.xinqu.net/JL/
June 21st 04 05:25 PM
by John Leibacher Go to last post
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SpaceShipOne just landed successfully by Gldcomp
Mike Melvill reported 5Gs on reentry, meaning the trajectory went much higher than normal. It appears he went over 100Km, confirmation will follow. Mike Melvill to get his astronaut wings.
June 21st 04 04:36 PM
by Bert Willing Go to last post
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I'm flying way too fast, Or am I? by JJ Sinclair
Ever had the sensation that you are flying way too fast for your landing? It happens when you see objects coming by the cockpit, going way too fast for a normal landing. When does this happen? Well, when you're landing down-wind or when you forgot to put the flaps down. I have done both and got a...
June 21st 04 02:00 PM
by Bob Greenblatt Go to last post
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Needed: English manual for Grob 103 III by Bob
Need a Grob 103 III manual (Prefer electronic). I am learning to fly here in Germany and my German isn't good enough yet to read the manual with the glider. I am ready to solo and I need to have read the manual beforehand. Thanks in advance. Bob
June 21st 04 01:23 PM
by Eggert Ehmke Go to last post
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Filser LX20 turnpoint list by Croft Brown
Does any body have the BGA UK turnpoit list in .da4 format, or do you know where I can download it. The SAA site does not have that format available. Thanks.
June 21st 04 01:14 PM
by Tim Newport-Peace Go to last post
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Sports Class Nationals ???? by SixThree
Does ANYONE know what is happening in Ionia? What calendar day was Day 1? Is ANYTHING else happening? SixThree
June 21st 04 12:13 PM
by Bob Go to last post
2 1,203
Wolrd Soaring Turnpoint Exchange down? by Lars P. Hansen
Hi all, I've been trying to reach the World Soaring Turnpoint Exchange web site for the last 2-3 days at http://acro.harvard.edu/SOARING/JL/TP/EU.html, but no luck. It is only me, or have others experienced this? Happy Soaring, Lars Peder Hansen Denmark
June 21st 04 09:11 AM
by Lars P. Hansen Go to last post
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Survival and Demise Kit; Contest Points by Jim Culp
For gliding contest at GatorCity, Florida the following kit is recommended, but nothing is required: Signal Mirror . WaterproofMatchKit Flares, either groundstake type or flare gun type
June 21st 04 04:35 AM
by John Giddy Go to last post
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Parowan Practice day Speeds by TomnKeyLargo
Practice day speeds ran from high 70's for standard, with MM winning the day. I don't recall the winner for sports, but it was in the mid 70's. The high 80"s was the winning speed for 15 Meter, and you only get one guess as to who. Remember this was just the practice day. Fly safe, Soar high,...
June 21st 04 01:50 AM
by TomnKeyLargo Go to last post
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Duo Discus canopy problems by David Starer
I recently had the alarming experience of the canopy coming nearly fully open on a Duo Discus shortly after take-off on aerotow. Both my student (who was flying the glider at the time) and I grabbed the handles when the canopy was about 45 degrees open and managed to close it. However all efforts...
June 20th 04 11:09 PM
by David Starer Go to last post
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