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Ka-ZAM: Stoia Schleicher Collection for Sale by Wooden Ships
Jim Stoia of Manning, SC has decided to sell his Ka collection. They are available as follows: Ka-1 Average shape British made wood trailer is small, with no springs. With a little effort it would be quite serviceable $8500 Ka-2 is quite nice. Short wing version. Good open trailer....
April 29th 05 01:58 AM
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Any one else having problems getting Johnson Articles from the SSA website? by JC
All the articles I click on return the message; "The page cannot be found" (Yes I am an SSA member and I am logged in.)
April 28th 05 09:20 PM
by JC Go to last post
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Painting a Fiberglass Trailer Experiences by ContestID67
This is not a question, just a comment about a recent experience. I have a fiberglass trailer that needed a repainting. After asking around some trailer manufacturers the general conscensus was to use a two part epoxy paint. I ended up using Benjamin Moore M36/M37 gloss white tintable...
April 28th 05 07:40 PM
by John Sinclair Go to last post
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(US) SSA National Landmark of Soaring by NLS14
"What world record was set in New Hampshire in 1969?" The glider pilots of Region 1 are working to establish Mount Washington, New Hampshire as the 14th National Landmark of Soaring. We are seeking financial support. For further information, and to find out the answer to the above question, go...
April 28th 05 03:25 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Region 1 contest Sugarbush VT, update by toad
Folks, the Region 1 website has been updated with the local rules. Also the entry fee goes up on May 19, so register now ! http://www.ssaregion1.org/negc2005 Come have fun in Vermont. Todd Smith
April 28th 05 03:05 PM
by toad Go to last post
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Wanted Glider for rent NSW + QLD Comps & Nationals AU by Mal
Hi, Anyone got a glider for rent for the NSW and QLD State Comps or Nationals. 18 meter class would be great. Happy to fly a high performance two seater with anyone else at the NSW or QLD comps. Contact me via http://www.mals.net/contactus.htm
April 28th 05 12:46 PM
by Mal Go to last post
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Any towing experiences with a Stinson 108-2 or 108-3? by [email protected]
Looking for first-hand accounts of anyone towing with or towing behind a Stinson, especially with a 200+ hp Continental or Lycoming. Tow speeds? Rates of climb? Types and weights of gliders pulled? Anything else interesting or unique? We fly out of a 1900' MSL mountain field and pull heavy (1000...
April 28th 05 07:52 AM
by nowhere Go to last post
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Applebay alternative nose release by F.L. Whiteley
Any comments pro or con about the Appleboy nose release? Reportedly there are some PIK's, ASW's, LS's and Zuni's out there with them. Had the same request on gliderforum.com for a few days. A few views, but no comments. Perhaps someone here that I haven't already had an exchange with? TIA,
April 28th 05 05:09 AM
by F.L. Whiteley Go to last post
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FS iPaq by Ed Hollestelle
We have some nice iPaq 38XX and 39XX's for sale. The 39XX has the brighter screen inside but the general consensus is that in bright (sun) light the 38XX is somewhat better. A non-glare screen protector also helps. The 3835 is US $ 300 and the 3950 is 350 Bluetooth models are $ 30.- extra. These...
April 28th 05 12:28 AM
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48.4 hours !? by [email protected]
NTSB Identification: LAX05LA131 14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation Accident occurred Wednesday, April 06, 2005 in Mokuleia, HI Aircraft: Schweizer SGS 2-32, registration: N693U Injuries: 1 Fatal, 2 Minor. This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this...
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April 28th 05 12:12 AM
by Vaughn Go to last post
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Topo map printing software sought by [email protected]
I'm trying to find a good topo map printing package (like DeLorme Topo or National Geographic Topo), that also supports user-provided data via appropriately formatted data files. Any suggestions? Advance thanks, Ted/2NO Chandler, AZ
April 27th 05 10:50 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Upper Midwest Maintenance by [email protected]
A couple of ADs are coming due on my ship, so I thought I'd try to get a bunch of other things taken care of at the same time (some minor gelcoat work, a new air strut for the canopy, new mylar seals, maybe a new seat harnes, etc.). Can anyone recommend a good facility for all this work in the MN,...
April 27th 05 05:40 PM
by Steve Townsend Go to last post
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display by [email protected]
Looking at panel I see Ilec and LX computer with multiple display. I suppose one is for the vario, what are the other indicating, what is usefull. Thank you S6
April 27th 05 05:02 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Parts source for 1-26 by Roger Kelly
Does anyone know where I can get the tie-down bolt assembly for a 1-26. Our wonderful airport lawnmowing crew mangled one while I was out flying saturday. Thanks -- Roger Kelly to reply replace the IP address above with ceressenior.com
April 27th 05 04:05 PM
by Roger Kelly Go to last post
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dust devil on Mars by dwrobel
Photos showing a surprising amount of dust for such a thin atmosphere. http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap050426.html
April 27th 05 03:04 PM
by dwrobel Go to last post
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What I would like to see in a Sports Class contest by MC
I would like to see KS fly the Duo for the first half and then switch to an ASW 15 or like sailplane for the second half. It would be an interesting way to check out the handicap system. MC
April 27th 05 05:32 AM
by Andy Blackburn Go to last post
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Fuse the Wire or Fuse the Device? by ContestID67
I am about to open a debate on fusing in Gliders. Which of the following fusing methods do you believe should be used and why? 1) Place one fuse at the main battery sized to protect the wire. That is if the wire "fuses" (vaporizes) at 20A then the fuse should be 20A. Therefore it takes a 20A...
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April 27th 05 03:13 AM
by Eric Greenwell Go to last post
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New Colibri with USB port. by Ed Hollestelle
LX Navigation is now producing the new V 4.X Colibri secure datalogger with a mini USB connector! It no longer requires a USB to serial converter and it powers up through the USB ! The new units also have a new keypad and best of all, the USB to mini USB is provided. All database updates are now...
April 26th 05 10:04 PM
by Ed Hollestelle Go to last post
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Silent 2 pure sailplane soars 900+km / April 24th by Blake Miller
Dave Stevenson flew over 900km (560 miles) on Sunday April 24th in a Silent 2 pure sailplane. He began the flight in the northwest corner of his home state of Georgia, went to his first turnpoint at the northern edge of the Sequatchie Valley in Tennessee, headed south into Alabama to his second...
April 26th 05 08:02 PM
by Wallace Berry Go to last post
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Win XP and COM ports by Ted Wagner
Can anyone tell me how to tell Windows XP (SP2) to reassign devices to comm ports, or move assignments? I'm using LX Nav's new version of LXe (posted yesterday) and I cannot get it to open the comm port my USB-Serial adapter uses, and LXe won't let me select one ... Ted/2NO Chandler, AZ
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April 26th 05 07:30 PM
by jrod Go to last post
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