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IS-28 Fuselage Construction by smjmitchell
Hi All, Can onyone tell me if the skins on the forward fuselage of an IS-28 are flat wrapped or compound curved (i.e. stretch formed). In other words would it be easy to rebuild the forward fuselage using sheet stock or would it be necessary to buy the preformed skins. Thanks,
December 31st 03 03:07 AM
by Bill Daniels Go to last post
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From the Archives #005 by Steve Pawling
From the Archives...#005 is now online for your viewing pleasure at http://users.tminet.com/pawling/minghelli005.htm From the Archives... are interesting documents and stories gleaned from the California State Soaring Records files. #005 is a multiplace distance record set in 1965 by Ed Minghelli...
December 31st 03 07:42 PM
by Steve Pawling Go to last post
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Briegleb 12B - Opinions? by Eggs
Hey ya'll, Any opinions/experience regarding the Briegleb 12B? As always, I look to the vastness of your communal experience and appreciate willingness to share it with others. This is a great group. Curt
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December 31st 03 08:20 PM
by Dale and Rosemary Thompson Go to last post
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USA: CFIG Recertification Clinic Houston TX January 24-25 2004 by SoarBooks
The Soaring Safety Foundation (safety affiliate of the SSA) will conduct a Glider Flight Instructor Recertification Clinic in Houston, TX, on Saturday January 24 and Sunday January 25, 2004. Clinic Hours: Saturday: 8:30 AM to 6 PM Sunday: 8 AM to 5 PM. You need not be a CFI-Glider to attend. For...
December 31st 03 09:18 PM
by SoarBooks Go to last post
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USA: CFIG Recertification Clinic Atlanta GA February 2004 by SoarBooks
The Soaring Safety Foundation (safety affiliate of the SSA) will conduct a Glider Flight Instructor Recertification Clinic in Atlanta, GA, on Tuesday February 3 and Wednesday February 4, 2004. Clinic Hours: Day One: 8:30 AM to 6 PM Day Two: 8 AM to 5 PM. You need not be a CFI-Glider to attend....
December 31st 03 09:26 PM
by SoarBooks Go to last post
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HAPPY NEW YEAR by Vorsanger1
To all glider pilots out the This is wishing you 12+ knot thermals and endless cloudstreets at 18,000 ft for 2004. Also wishing you a safe soaring year. Keep your eyes peeled, your speed up and the string straight. Cheers, Charles
January 1st 04 12:17 AM
by Eggert Ehmke Go to last post
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Control cables for gliders by mike maskell
I am doing an inspection of a Krosno, and have found that the forward rudder cables, where they go through the "S" tube to be frayed (several). I would like to replace them, but cannot find a North American equivalent ( I am in Canada). Has anyone a source for the cables, the eye-ends, and the...
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January 1st 04 06:08 AM
by Charles Yeates Go to last post
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Current standings in the 2002 r.a.s. League by Dr. Guenther Eichhorn
This is a collection of flights submitted by the pilots on an honour basis. Up to four flights count for the standings.p It can be accessed at a href="http://acro.harvard.edu//LEAGUE/ras_league.html"http://acro.harvard.edu//LEAGUE/ras_league.html/ap Following are all the flights currently...
January 1st 04 07:48 AM
by Dr. Guenther Eichhorn Go to last post
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Mylar tape wing seals - effect on wing performance by Simon Waddell
I tried asking this questionon on a different thread; it may have been too off topic, but I didn't get much of a response: I'm putting mylar control surface seals on the wings of a Mini Nimbus this winter. At the moment I'm planning on fixing them to the finished wing surface. The alternative is...
January 1st 04 04:46 PM
by cernauta Go to last post
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Crash at Orient in SA? by tango4
rumour mill has it there was a mid-air reently over magalies. Any truth in it? Ian Molesworth
January 1st 04 06:06 PM
by Burt Compton Go to last post
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Caprock Soaring Club URL by Stewart Kissel
I cannot find a link to them that is not broken, does anyone know if they have a current website? Trying to find out information on the Taos 2004 camp.
January 1st 04 08:25 PM
by Stewart Kissel Go to last post
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GPS-NAV WANTED by Clive Hadley
Looking for a GPS-NAV to go with my L Nav. Must be in good working order
January 1st 04 11:38 PM
by Clive Hadley Go to last post
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SSA Needs Club Help by MKEENE221
We've all complained or heard the complaints about how the SSA doesn't do much for the membership. Fortunately, things are changing, but those of us who want to make more changes need your help. We're updating the SSA club database so the Club and Chapter Committee can provide better service and...
January 2nd 04 03:24 AM
by MKEENE221 Go to last post
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GENESIS 2 RECOMMENDATION by Gordon Schubert
After comparing the LS3 to the Genesis it was no contest. I bought an awesome Genesis 2. Great cockpit size and everything else. GORDY
January 2nd 04 03:40 AM
by Lennie the Lurker Go to last post
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Mid-Air at Turf Soaring by Herbert Kilian
This morning I read in the Chicago Tribune about a mid-air between a 2-33 and a Piper Cub at Turf Soaring in AZ. Each aircraft was carrying two passengers, all died in the crash. Does anybody have more detailed information on the accident or links to articles in the Phoenix press? Herbert, J7
January 2nd 04 12:26 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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GENESIS 2 RECOMMENDATION by Gordon Schubert
Lennie: It's not going into the box at night, it's going into a hanger, so you don't have to worry. I'm not sure what you mean about my L33. GORDY
January 2nd 04 04:11 PM
by Lennie the Lurker Go to last post
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First Cross-Country of 2004 in Arizona by Michael Stringfellow
On New Year's Day, five Arizona Soaring Association pilots completed cross-country flights from Pleasant Valley airport (home of Turf Soaring). Tony (you can stay but you have to race) Smolder completed 160 km in his Ventus, while Kirk Stant in ASA's Grob 102, Nigel Cripps in his Ventus 2 and Bob...
January 2nd 04 06:48 PM
by Michael Stringfellow Go to last post
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Newbie seeking glider purchase advice by Ted Wagner
I'm a new glider pilot, having just switched my FAI air sport of choice after 23 years of leaping out of airplanes. By this summer it is almost certain I'll be purchasing my own glider. I'm interested in having fun, cross-country (eventually competing), and having fun, in that order. I've read...
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January 2nd 04 08:00 PM
by Liam Finley Go to last post
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What are the SZD55 equivilents by goneill
I saw a SZD55 advertised and want to know what does it compare to . I looked at the index of types and it seems Discus1 or slightly better but sink rate seems a little high. Some opinions from those who have flown one. I am actively looking for a glider for myself and trying to fill in my knowledge...
January 2nd 04 08:35 PM
by Nick Gilbert Go to last post
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Tail Skid Help / Advice by Ray Lovinggood
Would anyone please provide advice on how to fix a tail skid problem? My LS-1d has a rubber tail skid with a hard plastic wheel. The skid tends to 'creep' around the fuselage boom sufficiently enough to cause the glider to not track straight on a paved runway. For takeoffs, I'll point the...
January 2nd 04 09:16 PM
by Sf760 Go to last post
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