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Cadillac commercial accident? by Gary Boggs
Does anybody have any info on a possible accident in Cle Elum Washington? Boggs
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October 23rd 11 02:56 PM
by danlj Go to last post
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Aviation risk management by Bill D
A friend sent me this link to an excellent article by Patty Wagstaff. It's about airplanes but the same principles apply to soaring safety. It's worth a careful reading. http://www.planeandpilotmag.com/proficiency/flight-training/risk-management.html Let me try to put it in soaring terms. Feel...
October 23rd 11 02:28 PM
by Derek C Go to last post
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Downloading files from LX20 by Avron[_2_]
Hi, I'm looking for free software for downloading IGC files from LX20. Thanks, Avron Tal
October 23rd 11 01:23 PM
by Andrej Kolar[_4_] Go to last post
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Kitty Hawk SSA Board Mtg Oct 22, 2011 by CindyB[_2_]
A recap of the business items from the SSA Board Meeting in Nags Head, NC can be found on the SSA web page. The news link is http://www.ssa.org/myhome.asp?mbr=6789819598 and there are two session reports to cover both days. The social reporting will have to come later, as the speakers tracks,...
October 22nd 11 10:37 PM
by CindyB[_2_] Go to last post
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LS1-D manual by radu.naidinescu
Hello, I recently bought a LS1-D glider but the manual is in French and quite old. Could anybody help me with LS1-D manuals in English? Thank you! Regards, Radu.
October 20th 11 05:43 PM
by bish Go to last post
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Selling a spare 80 mmm Sage Variometer Model 'CV' by Uwe Kleinhempel
The CV Variometer with its 1.0 second speed is a more sensitive variometer for very light lift yet a range of up to 20 knots for exceptionally strong conditions. 1.0 second speed +/-10 knots(5m/s) +10 to 20 knots(10m/s) Inside Barrell and Face Plate or black with numbers in legacy colors.
October 20th 11 04:56 PM
by Uwe Kleinhempel Go to last post
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ASK-21 For Sale by Soarin Again[_2_]
1984 ASK-21 s/n 21218 6306 hrs. no trailer. no major damage history. basic instruments and oxygen system. Fuselage sanded and ready for paint. Wings need some gel coat work on upper surfaces but not complete refinish. $49,000 or best reasonable offer Marty Eiler
October 20th 11 06:15 AM
by Soarin Again[_2_] Go to last post
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Soaring Accident in Washington State by Michael Dewitt Allen
No License, Butt, plenty of experience Florida man here... Lived in NW, flown in more than several Gliders. Been winched up, car towed up, Pawnee towed up, worked the winch on way more than 20 flights alone, lots of hours in everything from a Stearman to F-4, 3 place gliders and 2 place gliders......
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October 18th 11 10:35 PM
by Andy[_1_] Go to last post
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Northern UT ridge day by Ron Gleason
3 pilots going for long ridge flights in N Utah today. Launched around 8am. Track them here Tim Taylor (TT) Ventus 2A - http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0taQlL3JAG6KN4kmWsafqtOp6HJb5Z7rm Dan Wrobel (DW) Ventus B...
October 18th 11 06:06 PM
by Tim Taylor Go to last post
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US Rules Poll and Election by [email protected]
The US contest rules poll and election of representative to the Rules committee runs through the 19th of October. If you are a contest pilot and you have not given your input yet, please take a couple minutes and do so. The link is available on the first page of the SSA web site. Thanks UH- RC Chair
October 18th 11 01:43 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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SZD-48-2 Jantar main tyre by at
Can anyone please tell me the original tyre designation for a Jantar Std 2 (SZD-48-2). I don't have ready access to the manuals at the moment. I think it was 350x135 like the original Blanik one. I know most of them have been replaced with 5.00x5 tyres and that they usually rub on the...
October 17th 11 06:53 PM
by Tim Mara Go to last post
3 1,199
2012 Soaring Photo Calendars in stock by Paul Remde
Hi, The 2012 Soaring Photo Calendars are arriving. http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/calendars.htm The SSA Calendars arrived today. The Claus-Dieter Zink calendars are on the way and should arrive any day. The Segelflug Bildkalenders should be shipping from Germany soon.
October 17th 11 05:30 PM
by Paul Remde Go to last post
4 1,484
SN10 Startup Question by YourNameHere
I have an SN10 (non B model). A week ago I upgrade it to the latest software, everything functioned fine after the upgrade. Today (probably unrelated to the upgrade), when I power it up it goes to a blank screen and stays there, no audio sound, and the 2 varios peg to the down position. I...
October 17th 11 01:56 PM
by Skip Go to last post
2 1,057
Cable vs rope pulling glider from field by Auxvache
I'd like to make a stout wire cable or rope with proper TOST ring, to have on hand should I have to tow my 15m glider from mud/soft dirt/ guano. Is a metal cable necessary/preferable, or would high breaking-strength rope be sufficient? My only experience here (Chester loam, Pegase, and stick-shift...
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October 16th 11 02:16 AM
by Martin Gregorie[_5_] Go to last post
16 1,602
More accurate statistics? by Ramy
Here is a sobering suggestion how we can get more meaningful statistics, at least for XC pilots, instead of using the number of SSA members as a reference, which is far from reflecting the number of active pilot: Use the OLC 'statistics - all flights' for the year...
October 15th 11 03:14 PM
by Tony[_5_] Go to last post
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Zong -style patriotism by mn53ly819
Open MSN, Nike Zoom Lebron Soldier 3, a few days, saw like a day, ahead and later a lot of people's names, all with a ruddy heart and China, the network's bbs, it is a no, this signature, that apply opposition Auchan, Carrefour boycott, surging tide of patriotism, Tibetan separatist ingredients...
October 15th 11 04:53 AM
by mn53ly819 Go to last post
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Cross Country - Beginning Racing Camp by asw
As a collaboration between the SSA Region 2&4 and Region 6 directors, we are planning to hold a Cross Country - Beginning Racing Camp at Ceasar Creek Soaring Club in Waynesville, Ohio (USA) this coming June. Caesar Creek has committed to hosting the XC Camp on June 11-15 2012, the week...
October 14th 11 09:54 PM
by Gary[_5_] Go to last post
1 1,178
Minden, Nevada Flight Instructor & Glider Pilot Clinic by Tom[_12_]
Minden Nevada 2 day FAA Flight Instructor & Glider Pilot Clinic Nov 12-13 16 class room hours Topics include: Launching, launching emergencies, Aerotow, Avoiding Mid air collisions, That Looks About Right landing procedure, Ten Year accident review, Flight Training Standardization,...
October 13th 11 04:51 PM
by Tom[_12_] Go to last post
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Paint Question by vontresc
I was researching what paint was on my Ka-6, and the last entry regarding the paint on the fuse say that they used "KOMAC Epoxy Gloss White" (back in '67). Does anyone know anything about the manufacturer and what can be used to remove this paint from the fuse? Thanks Peter
October 13th 11 12:06 AM
by Bob Gibbons[_2_] Go to last post
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Need info for OLC Symposium in Poppenhausen Germany by PS
Anybody have any information on the OLC Symposium in Poppenhausen? I'll be in Germany near Poppenhausen at the time of the symposium (according to the OLC site, it's Oct. 22nd), but I can't seem to find any info on it. I e-mailed OLC Help, but so far no response. Paul S. (TD)
October 12th 11 08:12 AM
by Peter Scholz[_3_] Go to last post
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