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K8 Seats by
Mike Schumann
Our club has a K8 with extremely uncomfortable seating arraignments.
Basically we are using a combination of foam pieces and misc cushions to try
to make the glider usable. After about 2 hours, it is pure torture.
The basic glider has a metal seat pan that covers the landing wheel. The
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That TLAR doesn't look right by
[email protected]
In the latest edition of Soaring magazine there is an article about TLAR. For those not familiar with TLAR, it is a landing approach teaching method that is based on angles as opposed to elevations and distances.
Using angles automatically compensates for variations in altitude. On downwind , if...
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Cobra Trailer by
My PW5 came with a very nice Cobra trailer that originally was for a Discus.
It's all metal (no Fiberglas). Needless to say it's way to big for the PW5-5
although it has been converted very nicely. I'm sure it would be very easy
to convert it back for a 15 meter ship.
If anyone would like to...
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ASW20b (21) For Sale by
Rick Culbertson
All,
I've place my ASW20b on the market, some of you in the states know
it's Id (21) and know it's a fine ship. If interested please see the
ad on W&W at:
http://www.wingsandwheels.com/wantads3.htm
Respectfully,
Rick Culbertson
Colorado, USA
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Sunlight readable PNAs reviewed by
PCool
There is an interesting discussion here at
http://www.postfrontal.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5589&whichpage=6
with a lot of pictures I have taken out of new PNAs with 800-900 nits
displays.
This PNA has also a spare RS232. I am searching for a Dell Streak to
compare, but it is was gone out...
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Cockpit Size and Comfort by
Mike Rinaldi
I am looking to purchase a new (to me) XC ship. Which ones have the largest/roomiest cockpit? Not for a tall person, one with broad shoulders, about 5'9 and 200lbs. Discuss and Thank you in advance!
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April 7th 13 06:45 PM
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Solo 2350 Engine Overhaul Manual - Translation Requested by
Bob Gibbons
I have just posted up to Al's Gliderforum a german language copy of an
overhaul manual for the Solo 2350 2-stroke engine as used in all of
Schempp-Hirth's sustainer models, as well as the Ventus CM and the new
LS-8t sustainer model. This document is quite complete with a good
number of color photos...
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For Sale - 2005 Sparrowhawk Sailplane 8 New 2009 USA Records! by
flyingmr2
The Sparrowhawk is the worlds most fun to fly sailplane available
hands down. Jim Payne just set 8 new USA National records in a
Sparrowhawk in 2009. WOW!!! No other standard sailplane comes close
to it's maneuverability and agility due to it's low weight and low
moment of inertia due to the...
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Bowlus Baby Albatross info by
Hank Nixon
"cdubya" wrote in message ...
Very little on the web about the Bowlus BA-100. VSA has plans for $250. I
just need to get details on Cockpit Pod. Anyone have plans or have access
to one that I could visit and take some...
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Survival Kits by
ContestID67
I am a big believer in having some form of survival kit in my glider.
Even in the "wilds" of the midwest I can get stuck outside for a while
before being "rescued". I am always on the lookout for items to add
to my kit which I have built up over time. Whistles, fire starters,
signal mirrors,...
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2008 Proposed US Competition Rules Changes by
[email protected]
The proposed rule changes for 2008 US competition soaring
are posted at SSA.org/sailplane racing/rules & process.
Input is welcome. Final rules proposals go to the SSA for publication
in the board "Blue Book" in mid January.
Seasons Greetings to all from the SSA Competition Rules Subcommittee
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Truck vs Car as a tow vehicle by
Chris Behm
I am wondering how often a truck for towing a glider trailer might be an advantage? I have yet to buy my first glider, but of course and thinking that the next vehicle I purchase should be a good one to tow with (Incidentally, thinking of the GMC/Chevy Canyon/Colorado, with the 2.8L inline 4...
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Max Weight of Non Lift Producing Components by
[email protected]
In addition to max gross weight, some glider manuals specify a max weight for non lift producing components. But I haven't found much discussion of the significance of exceeding the max or information that would allow one to calculate the weight of non-lifting components (like a breakout showing...
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US resident , no greencard, buying a glider in the US by
Peter[_1_]
I'm hoping to tap the voice of experience...
I've been thinking about buying a glider ever since I moved to the US,
its been 10 years now and I'm still waiting to get my Green card... yay
go USA... anyway... bitterness aside...
I know that I can't register an Aircraft on the US register unless...
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