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towing a sailplane trailer / vehicle by
ryanglover1969[_2_]
Hello all. I am looking to buy a new vehicle, mainly for work related
reasons. Something like an AWD Subaru Outback would be perfect for
work.
So I'm wondering what you all have to say about towing my sailplane
trailer with a Subaru Outback, which is a 4 cylinder vehicle. That's
the issue I need...
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November 4th 09 12:54 PM
by Papa3
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The decline of gliding - a worldwide issue? by
Douglas Richardson
Good morning,
My name is Douglas and I am a glider pilot here in the UK.
I would like to start a friendly discussion about the decline of gliding and whether this is an issue outside of the UK.
Within the UK gliding has been in decline for decades and according to discussion on gliderpilot.net ...
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Flying gloves by
Delta8
What is your preference for everyday flying ? Not looking for Winter recommendations. Something to wick away moisture
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September 11th 21 03:08 PM
by Delta8
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Best performing Vario? by
Craig R.
In your opinion, what was the best performing vario you have ever used? Specifically, the one that got you centered in and to the top of the thermal in the least amount of time.
Let's ignore products because they have the latest "bells and whistles" add ons, latest technology, sexy appearances, or...
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February 21st 13 02:26 AM
by JS
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Best Club class glider by
Paul T[_4_]
Thinking about purchasing a club class glider for next year (can't afford a
JS1 or ASG29). I know Std Cirri seem to be popular, but notice G Dale has
bought a DG100 or 101 and won the UK Nationals in it -just wondered which
would be the best for club class competition and what the pro's and...
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$1 billion BMS Ooops... by
Dave Nadler
https://insideevs.com/news/490300/hyundai-announces-massive-battery-reacall-82000-bevs/
Discus amongst yourselves...
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April 6th 21 05:50 AM
by 2G
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For Sale: Duo Discus Turbo by
Ruud
Have a look at:
http://home.planet.nl/~holsw007/duodiscus/
The glider is currently located at the Dutch Soaring Center "Terlet"
in the Netherlands.
For more information surf to the web site or contact Ruud Holswilder
at
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Another stall spin by
Jp Stewart
From TA's Dansville contest write-up:
"Unfortunately, we were also saddened to hear of yet another apparent stall-spin fatality; Jim Rizzo, Finger Lakes club president and FAA Designated Examiner for the area was killed when his glider crashed into a farmer’s field not far from the Dansville...
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Purists are from Pluto, Motorgliderists are from Mars - #2 by
Eric Greenwell[_4_]
Didn't make it to a new thread on the first attempt...
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I moved this to a new thread, as it seemed to go in a different direction than Bob's original
conversation starter.
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Guy Acheson wrote on 4/9/2021 8:51 PM:
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May 8th 21 06:58 AM
by 2G
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Fatal crash Arizona by
Waveguru
Premature termination of the tow at 100ft. Did not complete the turn back to the runway.
http://www.kathrynsreport.com/2014/05/wickenburg-maricopa-county-arizona.html?m=1
Boggs
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Winch Experts wanted by
Ulrich Neumann
I am looking for a small group of professionals and folks with
practical experience in designing and building a glider launch winch.
My preference would be mechanical engineering types with power
transmission experience, Diesel engine/truck mechanics, Fabricators,
guys that know a thing or two...
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Best option for electric self starting glider by
Magnus
Hi experienced glider pilots,
I am a newly retired ex glider pilot that is updating my license and want to do some serious soaring and distance flights in Europe now that I have plenty of time. I live in Lausanne (member of Montricher gliding club) and as well member in Landskrona gliding club in...
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January 20th 21 09:15 PM
by Magnus
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Service manual for Dittel FSG-40 S by
David Starer[_3_]
I am looking for an electronic copy of the service manual for a Dittel
FSG-40 S radio.
Much appreciated if anyone could email me a copy.
TIA
Dave
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Kestrel 19 Questions by
[email protected]
Sorry for posting aircraft-specific questions in here, but I haven't
received any responses from my queries in the Kestrel401 forum.
I recently bought a Slingsby T59D Kestrel 19. Love the ship :) Okay,
it's big and heavy, but so am I.
I need to get my hands on the Addenda for the POH,...
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Cheap tiny video cameras - what works best? by
Eric Greenwell[_4_]
A previous thread discussed this, but didn't come to any conclusions, so
I'm hoping there is enough experience now to make recommendations for a
small video camera like the MD 80 or similar. Has anyone found a
reliable, easy to use unit?
--
Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change...
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HpH 304CZ as first sailplane by
fcnorton
I'm SERIOUSLY thinking about buying a HpH 304C/CZ as my first
sailplane. Am I nuts?
I'm a 1000+ hour power pilot that's been flying off and on for almost
30 years. My last plane was a Mooney 251 in 1992. I have NO time in
single seat sailplanes because I'm trying to fast track my add on
license...
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Cheap GPS Loggers for FAI Badges - Status? by
Papa3
I notice from the brief minutes of the FAI meeting in Lausanne that a
proposal to use Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) flight recorders was not
accepted. In other words, the widely available, cheap units are again
rejected in favor of expensive, proprietary units. I'd like to know...
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