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A reeeeealllllllly expensive busted canopy by Stewart Kissel
http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=20396
February 12th 07 12:13 PM
by Don Johnstone Go to last post
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Headset Special XCOM by user
Greetings.... We have recently added our own headsets to the expanding XCOM range. Made to our specifications in South Korea these headsets are not cheap and nasty. With silicon gel filled ear cups and broad headband providing fantastic comfort as well as excellent passive noise suppression....
February 12th 07 09:26 AM
by user Go to last post
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G Sitek by Welsh Druid
Sorry - posted to wrong group by mistake.
February 11th 07 04:28 PM
by Welsh Druid Go to last post
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G. Sitek - props etc. by Welsh Druid
http://www.gsitek-props.co.uk/
February 11th 07 04:19 PM
by Welsh Druid Go to last post
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asw-19 yahoo group?? other asw19 group? by Jim Culp
Gentlefolk, A friend asks me 'Is there a yahoo group or other group devoted to the care and feeding and tuning of ASW-19s ? Is so, please post here on ras. Thanks, Jim Culp USA Dancing on clouds,
February 11th 07 02:12 PM
by jcarlyle Go to last post
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Sanding Glider Wing by [email protected]
I'm in the sanding phase of finishing my sailplane wings and I have a question about the technique for sanding the wing. I'm using a 44" sanding bar wtih 320 grit, using wet-sanding technique. My question is when sanding at a 45 degree angle to the chord line, are you supposed to keep the sanding...
February 11th 07 01:37 PM
by John Sinclair Go to last post
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Upcoming Soaring Events in Pennsylvania by [email protected]
Glider Flight Instructor Revalidation Clinic Feb 24-25, 2007 Gwynedd , PA Hosted by Philadelphia Glider Council. Details: http://www.pgcsoaring.org/Clinics%2007/PGC%20VC%2007.htm Soaring Seminar March 24, 2007 State College, PA Hosted by Knauff and Grove Soaring Supplies.
February 11th 07 06:18 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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glider transport chicago - arizona by BB
Anyone driving chicago to arizona in the next few months? A friend is looking for help with glider delivery. contact John Harrison at jharrison46 atsign gmail dot com John cochrane
February 11th 07 12:01 AM
by BB Go to last post
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Genesis 2 For Sale by Steve Davis
Mfg. 2000, s/n 2023, Acrylic Paint, Carbon elevator with stiffened tail allows 150kts Vne, Cleveland Wheel & Brake, Huge cockpit for big and tall pilots, Graphlite carbon fiber spar is extremely strong and durable, dual battery holder, Winter ASI, COBRA Trailer, NDH. Discus 2 performance at a...
February 10th 07 02:43 AM
by Steve Davis Go to last post
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4 Blade Propeller Problem ? by Phil Jeffery
Our gliding club operates a Rallye tug fitted with a Hoffman four blade propeller. On repeated occasions it has had to be remove for rectification to serious cracking of the fibre sheathing in the hub area. This can be after as little as 150 hours flying over a 6 month period. Also, it is not...
February 10th 07 02:03 AM
by Gary Emerson Go to last post
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If your bored, think about this and notes about Ely, Nv. by [email protected]
Add up your ten longest flights, you have made in your lifetime of soaring, and then average them. I was on the phone today with Carl Herold, IV, he just averaged his 10 longest flights, they averaged 699.4 miles. 699.4 miles (statute) is equal to 1,125.58 kilometers, ok,...
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February 9th 07 11:30 PM
by Kilo Charlie Go to last post
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A giant for a glider by t-tree
Hi please can someone help. I am looking to find a suitable aircraft/club for a male ab initio with no prior experience. However he is 6'4 and 231lbs (16.5 stone) though medium build. and I am uncertain that he will be able to fit into the front of a K13 for instruction. Does anyone know of anyone...
February 9th 07 09:28 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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2005 Worlds Juniors Accident. by W.J. \(Bill\) Dean \(U.K.\).
The U.K. Air Accidents Investigation Branch accident report on the fatal crash involving a photographer on 9th August 2005 at Husbands Bosworth has now been published. It may be found at http://www.aaib.gov.uk/cms_resources/LS1F%20Glider,%20BGA4665%2002-07.pdf . W.J. (Bill) Dean (U.K.). Remove...
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February 9th 07 06:46 PM
by Markus Graeber Go to last post
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More with color by [email protected]
Another web page you might visit, with good, organized information, on contest articles, and it flies the British flag, is http://glidingcomp.com/school.html almost looks like BB standing in front of the classroom.........# 711.
February 7th 07 09:18 PM
by Bob Kuykendall Go to last post
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Too many record categories? by Pat Russell
FAI has so many record categories that they had to restrict the number of claims a pilot is allowed. This doesn't make much sense to me. Jim Sheppe, our alternate delegate, has an interesting blog: http://www.ssaregion1.org/IGC07 -Pat
February 7th 07 05:20 PM
by Pat Russell Go to last post
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Final Glide Calculation over Obstacle by [email protected]
I would like to use the Cambridge 302 and 303 but have questions: 1- does it calculate the glide path above obstacles, e.g. a mountain is in the way: does the CAI 302/303 see the path going through the rocks or does it see that there is a challenge? 2- is there a possibility to see the...
February 7th 07 04:49 PM
by kirk.stant Go to last post
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(US) SOARING Magaziine Contest Calendar Errors by Ken Sorenson
The February 2007 issue of SSA's Soaring magazine has a number of errors in the Soaring Calendar section regarding the 2007 Nationals contest dates and locations. The information on the SSA website (Sailplane RacingRegister On-Line) is correct. The correct information is: Mifflin is hosting the...
February 7th 07 03:42 PM
by Wayne Paul Go to last post
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Simtec/Prestec by [email protected]
Does anybody know the current location of Simtec? The listed phone number in Hesperia CA is answered by someone else.
February 6th 07 08:46 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
2 899
Anything new in to combat motion sickness? by Gary Emerson
Greetings, I typically suffer from motion sickness early in the season and sometimes on longer flights if the thermals are rough. I have one of the electronic wrist devices. It's of some benefit, but it's not an instant cure, at least for me. Just curious if there are any new meds or other...
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February 6th 07 04:38 PM
by FreeFlight107 Go to last post
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Taper pin or telephone No. by Fred
We're looking to replace 4 taper pins for an LP-49. If I measured right, they are an AN386-9-28A and we need 4. Aircraft Spruce says they do not have them. Alternatively, we need Jack Laister's phone no. Can anyone help on this? Thanks. Fred
February 6th 07 02:46 PM
by raulb Go to last post
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