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Pennsylvania Ridge Day Sat Mar 4, 2017 - HRRR Model and GOES Visible Data by
WaltWX[_2_]
FYI...
I saved some images of HRRR model forecasts (valid from 14Z 20170304) thermal height (pbl msl), 80 Wind vectors and speed, Ceiling height and low cloud cover along with the GOES East 1km visible images he
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lugaxwoixv7r69u/AABG5lhDDKCjYUOWhWSzac9ka?dl=0
You'll...
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PW5 dive brake repair by
[email protected]
Our club PW5 has a problem with the composite material detaching from the aluminum cap on the top of a dive brake (the part that makes the dive brake cap conform to the airfoil shape at that station). Has anybody had actual experience with this type of repair? I emailed the nearest shop and the...
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How Far Did You Fly In The Past Year by
Dan Marotta
I've really been enjoying my Stemme since acquiring it (used) last
March. So today I decided to add up my miles/kilometers to see how far
I've flown it. The total OLC distance is as follows:
14,968 nm
27,720 km
I know others have done a lot more, but this was fun for me. Hopefully I
can do...
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FS: 1979 Grob Twin Astir by
[email protected]
Posting for a club member:
For sale 1979 Grob Twin Astir
Excellent Gelcoat, a real βcream puffβ
Licensed in Experimental Category and perfect for a private Owner or club
1993 clamshell Komet trailer
Owner will provide a discount if a club is looking to purchase the sailplane, as they are...
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Soaring Music Video -- Marfa, Texas by
Burt Compton - Marfa Gliders, west Texas
"Kiss A Dirt Road In Texas (sang the drummer in the band.")
Enjoy it on youtube at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOmx3FAPGIk&feature=em-share_video_user
A new music video (with my ASK-21 sailplane) written and sung by J. Brian King about my wonderful life as a flight instructor and musician...
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Cold weather operations for two-stroke self-launchers? by
Paul Villinski
Can anyone with experience self-launching in cold winter conditions share germane experience? Any specific concerns or issues operating an air-cooled, two-stroke at, or near, freezing temps? Any experience with carb icing? Any deal-breakers? Any tips? Contemplating occasional winter flights in the...
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FLARM antenna question (hindrance from metal) by
2NO
I am going to wave my white "not a hardware guy" flag again here (while ducking).
If the (main) FLARM antenna is mounted on a tin or aluminum surface (specifically, a short length of 0.5 by 0.1 inch of what is tin, aluminum, or some other light metal), will it interfere with the antenna's...
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LX NAV Technical Help by
Charlie Papa[_2_]
A big tip of the hat to Erazem and the team at LX NAV!
I suffered a glitch at the Seniors Contest yesterday to my LX 8080: it would not finish a flight despite shutting down and restarting. An email to the technical department was answered even though it was Sunday evening, and it was as simple...
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Gone West, Roy Coulliette by
Frank Whiteley
Long time owner and operator of Turf Soaring passed away Weds.
Roy M Coulliette
VISITATION: Monday, March 13, 2017, 9:00 β 10:00 a.m., LDS Church of Peoria, 9543 West Jomax Road, Peoria, Arizona 85383
FUNERAL CEREMONY: Monday, March 13, 2017, 10:00 β 11:00 a.m., LDS Church of Peoria, 9543...
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302 vs clearnav vario with XCSoar by
Ramy[_2_]
I am considering replacing my 302 with clearnav vario.
My questions:
1 - I am aware clearnav is not a supported option for XCSoar, but giving that they suppose to implement the same 302 protocol, will it work the same as 302 when using the XCSoar 302 driver? In particular I am interested in the 302...
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Fun with a Variometer, Aka watching paint (water) dry. by
Brian[_1_]
Was playing with an old variometer the other day, actually was looking into re-balancing the needle so it reads at 0 instead of 200ft up. As a test I put drop of water on the needle, here a youtube video of what happens..
https://youtu.be/3J76lSd68lg
Brian
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Seniors 2017 by
[email protected]
On Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 12:24:36 PM UTC-4, wrote:
There were a bunch of start penalties yesterday. Wonder what the deal was?
Some of the penalties were pilot malfunction....top of lift was way above max start height and a couple guys did not get back in the cylinder for...
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LS7 control stick diameter and LXNav remote stick by
Gianni Isotope
My short arms have me looking at adding an LXNav remote stick in order to control the S80 vario that I have installed in my LS7. It is sold in four sizes, to accommodate 19.3, 20, 24, and 25.4 millimeter diameter sticks.
My measurement of the diameter of my LS7's stick is 17.5 millimeters --...
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PowerFlarm Firmware by
Karl Kunz[_2_]
Anyone know when the required annual firmware update for the PowerFlarm comes out? Getting all my devices updated and realized they haven't issued theirs yet.
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Parachute For Sale by
Daryl Hickman
Long Softie Parachute Model SLC with conventional harness, carrying bag and sweat pad. Purchased in August 2014. Worn twice. Kept in climate-controlled environment. Receipt for $2,225.00. Asking $1,500 + shipping. Located in Seattle. cubcruiser AT gmail.com
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Cessna 180 instalation by
[email protected]
I am attempting to re-instal a tow release onto a Cessna 180with a previous STC instalation. I need a copy of drawing # 814 from the old Javelin STC. Does anyone have this or know where I can find 1?
Mitch
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Seniors 2017 by
Sean Fidler
How about two days Ron? πππ€
Congrats FS. Stay humble. π
I wish the task had been programmed into GlidePort by the organizers. That is a really nice feature of Glideport.aero which isn't being used.
I wish the seniors pilots would all invest 5 minutes to install tracking apps on...
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