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Spot deal, today only, buy service get a free Spot by
Tim Taylor
There is a coupon out that expires today. Call the Spot company
directly and tell them you have the coupon for the free unit with
service purchase.
Pay for a SPOT Complete Service Certificate (12 month) ($149 US) and
you will get a unit for free.
They are open until 5 pm PT, but the hold time on...
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Fuselage dolly with over center jack - looking for picture by
Tim Taylor
Many years ago I saw a picture of a fuselage dolly that had an over
center mechanism to raise and lower the glider. I believe it was on
two place glider. The wheels stayed in place on the ramp and the
fuselage went up and down about four inches. Anyone have a link to
the photo or know the...
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Poor service and bad attitude from LXNAV by
Tim Taylor
In response to a request for a wiring diagram for a cable for the
LXNAV V7 to the Oudie to build cables that connect to my panel (pass
through connector on the panel), I got a very poor response and no
help (see below) from LXNAV. I have never seen a supplier in the
soaring field in twenty-five...
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Nephi wrap-up by
Tim Taylor
Seven days of soaring, over 46,000 km (28,000 miles or a little over going around the earth) of cross country flying, amazing views, interesting landings, outstanding hospitality, many new friends, and lots of smiles. That in one sentence sums up the Nephi, Utah OLC and Cross-Country camp. Utah...
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111 mph (179 kph) task speed at Minden by
Tim Taylor
Amazing flight Rick! Last few days have seen task speeds over 100 mph by many pilots. 4th and 5th today by the kiddie gliders ;-), nice flights Eric (5E) and Tim (KT).
Tim (TT)
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US Rules change needed for devaluation of contest day by
Tim Taylor
After the day at Moriarty earlier this year and Nephi yesterday for the 15M/Std Combined class the rules for how a day is devalued needs to be addressed. I understand why the rule was modified a few years ago so that if pilots just didn't fly it would not devalue the day, but the criteria of what...
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USA Proposed Rule Change on Start Time Reporting by
Tim Taylor
In the minutes of the USA Rules Committee is a proposed rules change to Start Time Reporting (see below).
I am concerned about this proposed change for several reasons.
1. The potential change was not included in any previous surveys or open to discussion other than the short comment period...
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FlarmNet Files on Oudie (SeeYou Mobile) by
Tim Taylor
I am doing my annual firmware/software update for my cockpit. It is becoming a major process.
1. Flarm Core (Firmware and Config)
2. V7 (S7) Vario (two files plus checking setting)
3. Butterfly Display (firmware and FlarmNet)
4. Oudie (software and FlarmNet)
I can't find documentation that...
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USA 18M and Standard Class Final Results by
Tim Taylor
Congratulations to Gary Ittner and Phil Gaisford on winning the US 18M
and Standard Class Nationals.
Scores are still preliminary. Very close contest for both classes.
Peter Deane was only 2 points behind Phil (about one turn in a thermal
over the contest). Chip Garner was only 19 points behind...
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Cambridge 302/303 For Sale by
Tim Taylor
Cambridge 302 with 303 display, complete system $1900
It is currently in the glider that won the 15M Nats in 2011 and Region
9 in 2009 and 2010. Just completed two top 10 finishes in 2012 at 15M
and Sports Nationals. The 303 is three years old and I had new
screens put in the 302 this winter to...
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Trailer Ramp Jack - NO SCREWS - follow up by
Tim Taylor
To follow up on Uncle Fuzzy's design I modified the ramp on my Pfiefer
tube trailer from the early 80's.
Images at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/TTaylor07/TrailerJack
I used four wheels rather than two for a little more surface area. On
real soft ground you could carry two 12"x12" pieces of...
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IGC announces new glider classes by
Tim Taylor
The IGC has announced several new classes to ensure that everyone will
be a winner in their own class:
1. The 11 Meter Class for all Sparrowhawk pilots.
2. The Standard 18 M Class for unflapped 18M glider including the
LS-8-18, Discus 2-18 and ASW-28-18.
3. The Sub-Club Class for all gliders...
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Need help locating article from Soaring Magazine by
Tim Taylor
I am looking for an article from Soaring Magazine that discussed the
differences between new pilots and experienced pilots. It covered an
analysis of percentage of time the pilots spent flying versus flight
planning, etc.
I can't remember the title or author so any help would be
appreciated. ...
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Need help locating article from Soaring Magazine by
Tim Taylor
On Mar 23, 6:50*pm, Frank Whiteley wrote:
On Mar 23, 1:28*pm, Tim Taylor wrote:
I am looking for an article from Soaring Magazine that discussed the
differences between new pilots and experienced pilots. *It covered an
analysis of...
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Borgelt B50 Help Needed by
Tim Taylor
I am trying to install an older Borgelt B50 (SN9910126) and need some
help. This is an older model than the B50 manuals on the Borgelt web
page.
1. I need a wiring diagram for this older B50. It has a DB15 on the
back.
2. The speaker makes noise even when the tone should be in deadband.
It is...
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When did the OLC rules change on submission? by
Tim Taylor
Just went to post a flight on OLC and I am too late only two days
after the flight. When did the rules change from three days to
Tuesday at midnight? If you fly on Monday or Tuesday you must submit
by midnight on Tuesday or not get scored, Very unreasonable change to
the system.
TT
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LET Blanik L-13 OE-0935 History Details? by
Tim Taylor
Does anyone have a source for the flight history of Blanik L-13
OE-0935 that was involved in the wing failure? Total hours, take-off/
landings, aerobatics, and winch launch history?
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Amazing speeds at Hobbs 18M USA Nationals by
Tim Taylor
The speeds today were phenomenal (111 mph, 179 kph) over a course that
was 450 miles (725 km). Top eight finishers over 100 mph. Last two
days have been great, looks like a rest day tomorrow.
TT
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Nephi Accident 7-1-2019 by
Tim Taylor
This is an unofficial statement reporting what I can so far. Right now the contest officials are very busy as would be expected so have patience and understanding.
What we know: About 2 pm Arcus MM impacted terrain on a ridge about 50 miles from Nephi. The pilot, John Weber, and the co-pilot,...
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