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Transponder antenna installations by Dick[_3_]
I am installing a new vane style antenna for my transponder. My original antenna was located where the cg hook used to be on my discus. This location often tangled with the trailer ramp when loading the glider. Next I tried a whip style on top of my instrument panel cover. All of the self...
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January 8th 20 07:08 AM
by 2G Go to last post
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Tesla Model 3 and a glider by bertvaneyken
Is there anyone using a Tesla Model 3 to tow his/her glider regularly? Curious about the impact on range and usability to go on (European) gliding holiday.
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January 8th 20 04:26 AM
by 2G Go to last post
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Oximeters that are Sunlight Readable? by John DeRosa OHM Ω http://aviation.derosaweb.net
Being a flat-lander I want to monitor my O2 blood saturation level during high altitude flights. I own one of the inexpensive OLED fingertip pulse oximeters ("Pulse OX") devices which works but for several annoying things; 1) It's finicky fingertip fitting makes it nearly impossible to keep...
January 8th 20 04:22 AM
by 2G Go to last post
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AVier Display Pin-outs / Specifications .. by [email protected]
Does anyone have the pin-out diagram / specifications for the AVier navigation display unit? It's an old unit, and I'm looking for a suitable display for my Cambridge 302A data logger. A fellow club member gave me an AVier display to evaluate, but none of the cables provided with the AVier unit...
January 8th 20 02:21 AM
by Craig Funston[_3_] Go to last post
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Come fly with me! by DJ
Flying the Duo Discus at the Seniors in March and have several days available for back seat riders. Here’s a chance to be part of a high end race day, learn more about competitive flying, or just enjoy the Florida scenery! Cost is a $300 a day donation to the US Soaring Team, so you’re...
January 7th 20 05:22 PM
by Doug Jacobs Go to last post
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For Sale: Arcus M, Js3, Shark, and Lak FES by [email protected]
Arcus M (2017) - $295,000 USD Js3 15/18 w/ turbojet (2016) - $177,000 USD Shark 304MS (2014) - $150,000 USD Lak 17b FES (2015) - $120,000 USD Contact mikesoaring at gmail
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January 7th 20 12:34 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Start flying with glider self launch certificate? by James Stauffer
Is it harder to get a first pilot certificate for glider - self launch vs. normal powered aircraft near St. Paul, MN? It seems like a self launch glider certificate would be a great way to start because of better stick and rudder skills, lower age requirements (for my son), cheaper operating costs,...
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January 7th 20 01:20 AM
by Frank Whiteley Go to last post
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Ventus 2b vs ASW27b ..Which is the better / nicer aircraft? by Nick Kennedy[_3_]
Hypothetical situation: Same condition Same trailer Same instruments and accessories Which is the better ship for strong western thermal racing conditions? Why? Thanks in advance for those in the know! T
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January 6th 20 05:13 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Woodstock Glider by [email protected]
Hello I have had my glider plans for approximatly 9 years now. My question is, does anyone know the Airfoil used by the Woodstock Glider? NACA ###? Thanks Herbie
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January 6th 20 03:00 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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US Team Camp @ SSA Convention by [email protected]
Folks, The US Team Committee are organizing a short Team Camp following the SSA Convention in Little Rock. It will take place on Sunday, February 23rd, from 9am through mid-afternoon. The facility will accommodate about 35 people. I'll be reaching out to the current team pilots and reserves,...
January 5th 20 11:12 PM
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Wanted: Ventus B wing tips of any type and wing root mod fairings by [email protected]
I'm located in the western US and probably keeping my V1 long term and am (also) looking for 15m winglets any type (Maughmer preferred), 16.6 tips, 15m wing tips with no winglets (helps in doing the winglet mod?), and yes the real unobtanium... 16.6 tips with winglets! And I'll be looking for...
January 5th 20 08:15 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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LS-6 for sale. by Matt Herron (Sr)
My pristine LS- 6, recently refinished in poly is about to go up on Wings and Wheels for $50k. TT 1553, Instruments include Power Flarm, Calibri II, LX V-7 vario, Oudie II, Flightline 750 transcever with headset, and Trig TT21 transponder, which can easily be upgraded to ADS-B, plus standard...
January 5th 20 07:18 PM
by Matt Herron (Sr) Go to last post
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Future has arrived by kinsell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_dnAD5TD-E Makes you want to fit some floats on an Antares and give it a go!
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January 5th 20 06:13 PM
by kinsell Go to last post
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ventus tailwheel by [email protected]
Does anyone know a US source for the solid-tire tailwheel of a 2003 Ventus 2cxm (steerable)? Its marked Downey California, but the maker's name is worn away.
January 5th 20 04:53 PM
by John McLaughlin Go to last post
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The Thermal Podcast by Herrie ten Cate[_2_]
Listen to Episode #8 of The Thermal for a 2-week free trial of SkySight. Just listen for the promo code. http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/12550193
January 4th 20 05:59 PM
by Herrie ten Cate[_2_] Go to last post
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AIR control display with Becker RT6201 by [email protected]
Anyone have experience using the air avionics AIR control display with altimeter key and remote Becker 6201? Is the ACD "friendly" to manage radio functions?
January 3rd 20 06:39 PM
by Jonathan St. Cloud Go to last post
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Kobo vs Nook by 6PK
I have been running a Kobo Glo for three seasons now and for the most part I'm happy with it. The one problem I had encountered a few times when down low in the heat, the screen tends to fade out but so far every time it recovered-no problem it had never crashed. I just wondered if anyone...
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January 3rd 20 05:32 PM
by 6PK Go to last post
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1895 Lilienthal and 1902 Wright Gliders Fly in NC by Ray Lovinggood[_2_]
Interesting article about reproductions of the Lilienthal and Wright gliders flying together on Jockey's Ridge in North Carolina. https://www.airspacemag.com/daily-planet/more-century-later-lilienthal-and-wright-gliders-fly-together-first-time-kitty-hawk-180973882/ Direct to the YouTube...
January 2nd 20 08:11 PM
by Luke Szczepaniak Go to last post
1 355
Changes to Flight Recorder IGC-approval levels by Ian Strachan
Updated IGC-approval documents for 11 types of Flight Recorders (FRs) have been published on the IGC and GFAC web sites and take effect from 1 January 2020. These documents lower the Approval level of older types of FR that no longer comply with the current IGC FR Specification. Reductions of...
January 2nd 20 03:24 PM
by Tim Newport-Peace[_6_] Go to last post
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2020 SSA Contest Rules Change Summary Now Available by Andy Blackburn[_3_]
US Competition Pilots Happy Nee Year. A summary of proposed rule changes for the 2020 season is now available at: https://www.ssa.org/ContestRules For the Rules Committee Andy Blackburn, Chair
January 2nd 20 03:38 AM
by Andy Blackburn[_3_] Go to last post
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