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Empty Towball SoCal to the North, Early December by Tony[_5_]
It is looking like I will have an empty towball leaving SoCal (Cal City, Tehachapi, Mojave area) and heading generally north in early December. Northern California, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Washington are all options. The schedule is still a moving target but if anyone has anything that...
November 12th 13 05:29 PM
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Caproni A-21SJ by WaltWX[_2_]
My first high performance glider in the mid 1970s, transitioning from a SGS-232, was a Caproni A21 out of El Mirage (U2), with my partner, Bob Burke. Now, I realize... that was quite a handful for me at the time and a major transition. It's remarkable that I managed to get about 40-50 hours in it...
December 8th 13 07:02 AM
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Motor Glider Wanted-Ohio by [email protected]
Em terça-feira, 23 de julho de 2002 17h02min19s UTC-3, Patrick Hicks escreveu: Looking for a motorglider. Two place. Past that I am open to about anything. Thought I was buying a Grob 109 on the west coast but alas I start over again. Thanks. Patrick Hicks ...
December 2nd 13 05:46 AM
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FS: Winter Airspeed Indicator - Model: 6 FMS 423 by [email protected]
I am changing the panel. Manufactured in 2009 Winter Airspeed Indicator - Model: 6 FMS 423 Best Offer, Please use "Reply to author" to contact me. "AK"
November 27th 13 10:39 PM
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Seeking information about a Swift S1 in Texas by [email protected]
I have been told of a Swift S1 glider in Southern Texas that has not flown in many years and is stored in an old wooden trailer. Does any one know of this glider? Please contact me if you are willing to share any information. Rex Mayes Williams Soaring center rex at Williams soaring . com 530 473...
November 26th 13 04:20 PM
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ASW 17 by [email protected]
On Thursday, November 29, 2001 6:06:52 PM UTC-8, Ray & Marga Tilley wrote: I am presently carrying out an annual inspection of a ASW 17, and need a maintenance manual or copy thereof. would very much any assistance Ray TILLEY Did you ever find a manual? If so I would really...
November 23rd 13 07:09 AM
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Empty Towball Southern CA to the North by Tony[_5_]
Sometime in early December I should have an empty towball from the Cal City/Tehachapi/Mojave area heading north. NorCal, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Oregon are all options. Email me at if you have a need. Thanks, Tony
November 22nd 13 03:47 PM
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SPOT Gen 3 $50 rebate - last day by [email protected]
Hi, Today (November 18, 2013) is the last day to buy a new SPOT Gen 3 unit and take advantage of the $50 mail-in rebate offer. You can see details and order he http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/spot.htm Note: The offer is for shipments to addresses in the U.S. only. Good Soaring,
November 18th 13 02:19 PM
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From the UK via Australia: What can glider pilots teach the airline industry? by Kimmo Hytoenen
My neighbor is an airline captain, flying on intercontinental routes. Last summer we did a 3+ hours XC flight with our club's Janus. - At the first he was quite nervous, winch launch, then tight thermaling in 400 meters until we got enough height to move into better thermals. I would have been...
November 17th 13 11:24 PM
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Story Ideas for The Aviators by Charlie Papa[_2_]
The Aviators, a show that attracts 10,000,000 viewers in the US and 50,000,000 worldwide, has asked for story ideas https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153461439600508&l=0b6c9ead87. Their first ever segment on soaring will air in a few weeks time (watch for episode 4.11), and feature host...
November 13th 13 09:41 PM
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UK Gliding Club article by Frank Whiteley
http://www.staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk/News/Nostalgia/Times-Gone-By-1940s-Club-keeps-aviation-link-with-base-25102013.htm
October 26th 13 03:03 PM
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Glider Clubs and Social Media by Jamie Shore
I am interested in hearing about your club’s experiences and links to the products that your club has created using social media to interact with the public and/or club members. Social media and internet presence for Soaring Club of Houston (SCOH): SCOH Facebook Group Purpose: A place to share...
November 11th 13 11:17 PM
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New Google Group for Appalachian Mountains Soaring by Papa3[_2_]
Folks, In order to facilitate the sharing of information related to ridge soaring in the Appalachian Mountains, I've created a new Google Group. A number of the "regulars" who watch the weather and produce forecasts have agreed to participate. I'm also hopeful that the various clubs and FBOs...
November 10th 13 12:59 PM
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Looking for a used wing rigger / one man rigger .... by [email protected]
If you got one drop me a line back channel. Thanks! Brian Roach b.l.roach2 -AT- gmail.com
November 6th 13 06:02 PM
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Source for Spherical Compass by Roy Bourgeois[_3_]
Does anybody know a source for the suction mounted spherical compass similar to the old "Luft" brand units? Roy
October 31st 13 01:56 PM
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Source for Spherical Compass by Roy Bourgeois[_3_]
Does anybody know a source for the suction mounted spherical compass similar to the old "Luft" brand units? Roy
October 31st 13 01:55 PM
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Looking for empty tow ball headed West from, NY to Ca. or anywhere between. by [email protected]
Is anyone headed West from NY area with an empty tow ball perhaps to pick up a glider? Or does anybody need a trailer hauled from the West coast to the east? Contact Rex at Williamssoaring .com or 530 473 5600
October 29th 13 05:16 PM
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2014 Canadian Nationals by Dave Springford
The 2014 edition of the Canadian Nationals will be held at SOSA Gliding Club (www.sosagliding.com) from Wednesday 25 June - Friday 4 July 2014 with practise days on Monday and Tuesday (23-24 June). SOSA is located about 1 hour west of Toronto and with all the Western US Contests this is a great...
October 29th 13 12:04 AM
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Thanksgiving weekend at Santa Ynez, California by Greg Arnold
After a several year hiatus, the Thanksgiving weekend soaring get-together is returning to Santa Ynez. The new towplane/ride operator will have two towplanes flying Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and there will be a BBQ Saturday evening. Reportedly at least two well-known competition/XC pilots...
October 28th 13 02:03 AM
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IS-28B2 Twin Lark Factory Contact by Pat McCartan
Does anyone on this forum have a direct contact with the IAR SA Brasov factory that they are willing to share with me? Our club, along with several club and private ship owners, has a IS-28B2 Twin Lark grounded due to the 35 year service life issue. If someone on the forum can provide a factory...
October 27th 13 09:19 PM
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