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Ground launch and the incremental vanishing of soaring by
Mark James Boyd
I spent a good portion of the past few days looking into
auto-tow launching. After some fairly extensive
searching, I found that, as far as I can tell, nobody has
used auto-tow OR winch launch at a public airport
in four years.
LaGrange-Callaway GA (SES) used to do winch, and according to the...
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Ferry Permit? by
Mackfly
Tried to get a ferry permit from the local FSDO so we could tow a Blanik that
was one week out of annual to another airport for it's inspection. They said
they could not issure it for safety reasons! I had done it once with my
1-23H15 a few years ago. The "reason" given was because of the risk...
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Discus Info Wanted by
Scott
I'm in the market for a Discus A or B and would like some input as to
what the these aircraft are worth.
If you have sold one or have one for sale I would like to hear from
you.
Also about what is the difference in price and marketability of an A
verses a B model?
Thanks
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Marske Upcoming workshops by
mat Redsell
We have this years outline for workshops:
Hands on composites March 20-21, 2004
Tail-less Design workshop July 17-18th, 2004, cost $250
Flying Wing symposium- labor day weekend-Sept 4-5, and 6th, 2004- cost $75
to attend
A Study of the works of Jim Marske and others who have used the plank...
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Servicing Cobra Hydraulic foot pumps by
mike pitoniak
Greetings,
Can anyone tell me what type of oil to put in the Cobra hydraulic
foot pump, and where to add it? There are several fittings, and i am
not sure if it matters where it goes.
Thanks in advance,
mike
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Ventus/Discus proposed AD for elevator? by
Stewart Kissel
Ran into my friendly A+P, AI today. While checking
for current/proposed AD's for my upcoming annual, he
said he saw a proposed AD for mass ballast from Schemp-Hirth.
I have not heard of this, and will start googling as
soon as I post to ras.
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Advice: Boom Mic or alternative by
Vassilios Mazis
Hello all,
I wonder if anyone can advise on a suitable source (prefferably
europe)and / or specifications for a replacement boom microphone for a
Dittel FSG 50 VHF radio.
The current one is bust and I can replace the mic only, or (ideally)
the whole flexible boom with something more petite and...
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ASW-20 flaps setting VS speed by
AttentionLEcureuil
Hi,
I was reading the Johnson's ASW-20 flight evaluation. He says the -6
degrees flap setting is useless and that 0 degree is better up to
76kts, where the -9 degrees should then be selected.
Johnson also says something about the possible -4 degrees flaps
setting that might be more useful than the...
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SSA petition to allow transponder to be turned off by
Eric Greenwell
Check out the SSA website for the complete info on this petition, and
consider commenting to the FAA (comments due by March 1, via web site,
mail, fax, "eRulemaking portal"):
SSA Transponder Petition Published
By Dennis Wright
Posted Thursday, February 19, 2004
The SSA petition asks that SSA...
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WTB: Compaq Aero 1530 by
SNOOP
WTB: Compaq Aero 1530 to replace one that fell off bumper of car. OOPS. Thanx!
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Flight Logging - Cheap by
Marry Daniel or David Grah
Partially for purist and self righteous reasons, I avoid the use of a flight
computer or GPS while soaring. I like to look at the map and look out the
canopy to figure out where I am and if I am high enough. With this approach
I am free to feel a little snobby that I am not depending on a...
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Latest statistics on our numbers by
Stewart Kissel
http://www.glidingmagazine.com/FeatureArticle.asp?id=400
The current issue of Soaring had an interesting article
by Chris Woods about this topic. When attempting to
describe soaring I use the analogy of comparing sailboats
to motorboats, not sure how accurate this is but it
seems to occasionaly...
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Nitrous Oxide for towing safety? by
Jason Payne
Just a thought. Wanted to see what you guys thought. I know that FAA
aproval would never happen, but seems like a good idea to me.
You could easily and safely run a 100hp shot of NO2 for the first 10-15
seconds of a takeoff roll in an 0-470 or similar motor, and get to 100 feet
and 65 knots a...
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Soaring book for auction by
malcolm
I have just listed a book on eBay "Reflections of Joseph C Lincoln"
which may be of interest to subscribers.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3594250326&ssPageName=ADME:B:LC:AU:1
May the thermals be with you.
Malcolm
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USA: SSF CFIG Renewal Clinic Denver April 17-18, 2004 / Wander by
SoarBooks
The Soaring Safety Foundation will present a CFIG Recertification Clinic in
Denver, CO, on Saturday April 17 and Sunday April 18 2004.
Time:
Saturday April 17 - 8:30 AM til 6 PM.
Sunday April 18 - 8:00 AM til 5 PM.
Location:
Holiday Inn Select - Denver Cherry Creek
455 South Colorado Boulevard
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Pilot statistics: SSA vs non-SSA by
DrJack
John Roake, Chairman of the International Gliding Commission's
Membership Committee, has stated (see on-line Gliding Magazine at
http://www.glidingmagazine.com/FeatureArticle.asp?id=400) that based
on newly revised FAA statistics the SSA represents less than 50% of
sailplane pilots in the USA. So...
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PEZ gets his last diamond by
John Shelton
It is almost the Vernal Equinox and, as promised, Pez will conclude in time
for you to go outside, dig your trailer out from under the leaves and pine
needles and take a look at what's inside.
Winter is almost over and it's time to go fly, folks.
Keep watching the site. If I can convince enough...
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Eaglet Spoilerons by
Jeff Dorwart
Have not flown the Eaglet, but it is the same system
as on the Javelin. Control is about the same except
you don't need to use as much rudder (pedal) since
the spoileron creates drag on the down wing that pretty
much counteracts the adverse yaw from the lift differential.I understand the Eaglet...
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Wanted: Tow Plane by
Thomas F. Dixon
Want to buy a towplane. Would prefer taildragger with 180 hp, Cessna 182 ok.
Tow hook installation completed a high priority.
Please contact me by email direct.
Tom
Idaho
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American Eaglet by
George Vranek
Does somebody know, how works its spoiler roll controll? Is this machine
suitable for a low time pilot?
George
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