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by tuno
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WCC2004 - Not much flying, but great pictures! by
Stephen Thomas
Shame about the day (day 2 for the 2nd time of asking) being canned
again at WCC2004.
However, the SA team have been busy filling up the gallery at:
http://www.sssa.org.za/wcc2004/index.htm
Nice one Brett!
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ASW15 Site by
Johan
There is a special website for owners and users of the classical
glider ASW15 (B). For more information, check out http://www.asw15.org
Hope to see you there.
Johan
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June 15th 04 04:08 PM
by Johan
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2004 Region 3 Contest - Dansville, NY by
Region 3 Contest
Dear Contestant,
Once again it's time to firm up your plans to attend the Region III
Contest hosted by Finger Lakes Soaring Club in Dansville, NY. The
dates this year will be from August 22nd to August 28th, with a
practice day on Saturday, August 21st . Be sure to get your
application in early...
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Glider vs. Power Pattern Bank Angle? by
Jim Vincent
In power, they're taught to fly patterns with very little bank angle, whereas
in gliders we're taught to bank at about 45 degrees or so. I well understand
the rationale for banking steeply in gliders, but why are power pilots taught
to do shallow turns?
TIA for the explanation.
Jim...
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FAA Certification by
fred D
Bought a built experimental powered glider and All I have is a bill of
sale from an individual who is not the builder and does not know who
he was. No data plate, plans or other documentation with kit number.
Is there anyway to satisfy the FAA's chain of ownership requirements ?
It only needs a...
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WTB:Borgelt B50 by
Dales Hotel
Anyone upgrading with a Borgelt B50 to spare?
Please let me know.
Thanks
Roy
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Oregon Alvord Desert Safari 7-17 tru 7-25 by
Gary Boggs
We have room for a few more people on our annual Oregon Alvord Desert
Safari. We will be giving ground launch check outs and tows using our
pay-out winch. The BLM now requires us to obtain a permit and pay $4.00 per
day, per person so if you wanna to join us, call or e-mail me.
The Alvord Desert...
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Bipolar/Schizoaffective Disorder and Soaring by
DL152279546231
I am wondering how many others suffer from a mental disorder such as Bipolar or
Schizoaffective disorder seek out soaring because of it's lack of medical
certification requirements. Also, I am wondering what options there are to
taking medications which state, 'to avoid heatstroke it is important...
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Inaccurate Contest Scoring by
Bill Feldbaumer
On the second day of this year's 15 Meter Nationals, Karl Striedieck
chose the best direction for his flight and smoked the rest of the
field. He made 63.7 mph, 8 mph better than the second pilot and 14 mph
better than the third. Did he get 1000 points for this outstanding
performance? No, he...
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Grob Twin Astir 1 Manual / Flughandbuch by
Sebastian Schroeter
Hi there,
anybody got a manual for the the Grob Twin Astir 1 at hand? All types,
from *.pdf to paper wellcome.
Thanks.
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Hallo,
hat jemand ein Flughandbuch für den Twin Astir 1 zur Hand? Alle Formate
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Update on the SparrowHawk and more.... by
David Bingham
There has been a lot of interest recently on the
sailplane bulletin boards on the SparrowHawk due
to its uniqueness of having a real sailplane performance
and yet it does not have to be registered and can be
considered to be an ultralight under FAR part 103.
I have researched the implications of...
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Liability insurance by
Ian Cant
David Bingham, writing about Sparrowhawk operations,
mentioned that the USHGA provides liability insurance
coverage for all its members. I checked their website,
and sure enough they have a master policy covering
every member up to $1 million, with
a $1000 deductible.
Now, the membership of...
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U.S. Team - McAllister 2nd at Club WGC - Day 1 by
John Seaborn
McAllister 2nd at U.S. Team Club WGC - Day 1
Day 1 WGC Club Class. Tough day with all WGC pilots landing out. U.S.
Pilot Tim McAllister (EY) flew his Std. Libelle to second place and
990 points in preliminary scoring. Read all about it on the U.S. team
Day Reports direct from...
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Real Holder of the Glider Altitude Record, NOT RUTAN ON 21 JUNE by
Janus2k
From Current issue of EAA Sport Aviation, June 04.
Letter to the editor:
"I've enjoyed all the articles you've done on Bruce Bohannon's record
attempts. However, every time I read one I always wondering the same thing at
the end: When is he going to pass the current glider altitude record...
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looking for iPAQ 3950 by
S Schwartz
I am looking for a iPAQ 3900 series with cradle and wires for my sailplane.
Anyone selling a used set up in very good condition?
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Discus 3 or Super Discus? by
Mirek
Hello
Could You confim this info?
SH new standard with l/d =50?
Is it true or joke?
or ... Discus 2c 18m?
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To Andy Kirkland by
Ray Lovinggood
Andy,
Your webpage, www.gliderpilot.net, which provides access to R.A.S., has a
problem: Messages are not available. Since sometime on Friday, the list of
messages has been growing as normal, but accessing them produces a page with
the following statement:
"Message Not Found"
Also, the link to...
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