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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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
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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,
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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