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Varcom 2G by Phoebus_810
Can anybody tell me anything about the Varcom 2G calculator/GPS. I am looking for the manufacturars homepage, or even better, the manual. The first thing I want to know is if you can change the ft/knot setting to m/km setting yourself? Matts
March 15th 04 08:05 AM
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Where To Buy A Glider ? by Ch. Bigalke
I would need a used glider. I would like to get more resources on where on the web and where physically I can look for a glider. Thank you ! Chris
March 15th 04 08:04 AM
by Nick Gilbert Go to last post
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Soar w/ Bob Wander at Marfa, April 9-10-11 by Burt Compton
Bob Wander, author of many books on soaring, master instructor and mentor to thousands of glider pilots, will be our guest instructor during the last three days of the annual Marfa "Thermal and Wave Camp", APRIL 9 - 10 11. Schedule your flight with Bob as we explore possible wave and probable...
March 15th 04 04:13 AM
by Burt Compton Go to last post
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12 Volt DC input Battery Charger by Michael I Green
My dual input ( 12 VDC & 115 VAC) battery charger died on me last summer. Does anyone know of a replacement? I would be satisfied with just a 12 VDC input for a 12V 7-10 Ah Powersonic Battery. Mike Green _____ | `-----------( )-----------'
March 15th 04 03:52 AM
by Jim Vincent Go to last post
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Edelweiss - Spin recovery procedures by Uri Saovray
After hearing some hair-raising storied of difficult spin recovery on the Siren C30S Edelweiss, I would like to ask this forum: Does anyone have the official (or otherwise) procedure for exiting a spin in this aircraft. Just a hint: with the V tail and mixer, full rudder with stick forward is not...
March 15th 04 01:41 AM
by Denis Go to last post
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Instructors With Hearing Impairment by Roy Bourgeois
Friends: I'm getting near the point where I need to start thinking about hearing aids. I would like to get any information from instructors on this list as to what aids or systems they have found to be best when instructing from the rear seat of a two place glider. TIA Roy B.
March 14th 04 09:27 PM
by Roy Bourgeois Go to last post
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C 172XP Towplane by Thomas F. Dixon
Has anyone had experience using a Cessna 172 XP with either the 190 or 210 HP engine as a Tow Plane? How about the Cessna 150/150? Tom Idaho
March 14th 04 09:02 PM
by Ian McPhee Go to last post
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PW-2 Gapa by Carl Buehler
Hello, One of our clubs members just bought a PW-2 Gapa. He is one of our clubs (TBSS-Tampa Bay Soaring Society) CFI-G's. Weather did not permit soaring last week. But we are hoping to get the Gapa soaring this weekend. Any of the Pilots on R.A.S have any stick time in the PW-2 Gapa? We would...
March 14th 04 09:02 PM
by Mark James Boyd Go to last post
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DVD of Pioneer IId in flight by mat Redsell
We have made a 45minute DVD of flying the Pioneer IId. Those interested can order it through our web site http://www.continuo.com/marske -mat
March 14th 04 08:37 PM
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Flying Wing Syposium by mat Redsell
Flying Wing symposium A tribute to Jim Marske labor day weekend-Sept 4-5, and 6th, 2004 A Study of the works of Jim Marske and others who have used the plank or forward swept wing planform:
March 14th 04 08:35 PM
by mat Redsell Go to last post
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First Flight in a Single Place by solo89
I know it's not of much interest to others but I had a blast ! Today was my first flight in a single place (G102). Actually first two flights. First flight was 3000' foot tow followed by slow flight, stalls with and without spoilers, turning stall, slips, etc. Second flight was about 1.5 hours...
March 14th 04 05:57 PM
by Vorsanger1 Go to last post
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Fine Week of Soaring by Waduino
Not sure where the message got to that pointed out the link to the video "A Fine Week of Soaring." Just got my DVD. Very nice, especially for a novice like me to sit in the back seat with a real pro in a wide range of soaring conditions. Removes some of the mystery about competition as...
March 14th 04 05:37 PM
by Waduino Go to last post
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PepBoy Mirrors by Nyal Williams
Someone please help me identify and locate the fellow whose glider's instrument glare shield sported PepBoy Mirrors. This glider was displayed in Atlanta near the doors -- to the right side as you leave. Thanks!
March 14th 04 05:29 PM
by Nyal Williams Go to last post
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driving time fro SJC to Cal City? by ken ward
how long does it take to drive there and back? Ken
March 14th 04 04:36 PM
by John Shelton Go to last post
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12 Volt DC input Battery Charger by Michael I Green
My dual input ( 12 VDC & 115 VAC) battery charger died on me last summer. Does anyone know of a replacement? I would be satisfied with just a 12 VDC input for a 12V 7-10 Ah Powersonic Battery. Mike Green _____ | `-----------( )-----------'
March 14th 04 09:41 AM
by Paul Jewell Go to last post
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First Flight in a Single Place by Jeff Dorwart
Congratulations Doug. This is an important step for all glider pilots. Enjoy the ride.jeff
March 14th 04 01:47 AM
by Jeff Dorwart Go to last post
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Modern Sailplane Airfoil Coordinates by superficial intelligence
Hello, Does anyone know a resource where i could find airfoil coordinates for (more) modern composite gliders. I understand that many of the currently competetive sailplane manufacturers would have very closley guarded data on their airfoils but i may get lucky. The most modern data i can find is...
March 14th 04 12:39 AM
by Udo Rumpf Go to last post
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Instructors With Hearing Impairment by Roy Bourgeois
Friends: I'm getting near the point where I need to start thinking about hearing aids. I would like to get any information from instructors on this list as to what aids or systems they have found to be best when instructing from the rear seat of a two place glider. TIA Roy B.
March 14th 04 12:34 AM
by BTIZ Go to last post
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Instructors With Hearing Impairment by Roy Bourgeois
Friends: I'm getting near the point where I need to start thinking about hearing aids. I would like to get any information from instructors on this list as to what aids or systems they have found to be best when instructing from the rear seat of a two place glider. TIA Roy B.
March 14th 04 12:00 AM
by Roy Bourgeois Go to last post
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Wing tip stalls by mat Redsell
Common knowlege about Glider wing designs says that a high taper ratio will lead to Wing tip stalls. However in our flights and research we have found that a straight or forward swept flying wing will not stall a wing tip despite the very narrow chord ( renolds numbers of 325,000) and lack of...
March 13th 04 06:07 PM
by Bruce Greeff Go to last post
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