Forum: Soaring
November 22nd 20, 03:35 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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GDL 90 on XCSoar
I don't think QPython works with my ancient Dell Streak (Android 2.2)
Might try upgrading Android, or use this as an excuse to change my phone!
Kevin
At 17:46 21 November 2020, Dan Marotta...
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Forum: Soaring
November 21st 20, 04:52 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 6
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GDL 90 on XCSoar
Hi Dan,
Did you ever try this with your Dell Streak 5?
Regards
KN
At 20:34 17 November 2020, Dan Marotta wrote:
On 11/17/20 11:54 AM, Davis Chappins wrote:
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Forum: Soaring
September 24th 20, 02:50 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 59
Views: 1,303
FES underpowered for 18m ship?
It's a different mindset. With your self launcher, and my conventional
turbo, if you start the engine you drive home.
With my FES if I need to climb I only climb as little as possible, then I'm
back...
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Forum: Soaring
September 14th 20, 09:32 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 59
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FES underpowered for 18m ship?
Definitely not underpowered for 18m D2c (400 kg)
I can climb quickly from 200m to 400m (500 - 1200ft) then have
enough left for 75km in stillish air. Low power is more efficient so
if you...
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Forum: Soaring
April 22nd 20, 08:15 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,801
Bad Aviation Films
Pretty sure there was something along the lines of this on TV during the
school holidays (Mid-Late 70s UK)
At 18:53 19 April 2020, wrote:
My vote goes to "Les Chevaliers du...
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Forum: Soaring
June 18th 19, 10:39 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 22
Views: 801
flight computer ergonomics and function
For thermal XC if your computer is telling you to fly at 60kts then you're
probably flying dry and have MacCready set pretty low. So no you won't get
anywhere.
You need to climb faster and set...
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Forum: Soaring
August 27th 18, 08:23 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 5
Views: 204
Glider sales Europe
Hi Folks,
Apart from www.segelflug.de and www.gliderpilot.net can anyone point me at
any classified ads site for Europe.
We might be looking for a replacement for a Grob 103 II...
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Forum: Soaring
August 23rd 18, 04:29 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 17
Views: 856
Interesting new solar glider
Unless the sky is completely dead D2C-FES uses about about 2-4kW to get
maximum endurance. Doesn't climb at that but has *really* long legs to make
the most of any energy left in the sky.
KN
At...
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Forum: Soaring
August 13th 18, 08:45 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 67
Views: 3,466
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Forum: Soaring
February 14th 18, 01:44 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,315
2018 - AN EXCITING YEAR
I think the emphasis was on *affordable*
A new K21, DG1000, or Perkoz are all around 80-85k Euro.
Plus VAT
Plus trailer
Plus Instruments
This means it's unlikely that you'd get a new 2-seater in...
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Forum: Soaring
January 18th 18, 02:23 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,253
Looping a Standard Cirrus
Looping the Std Cirrus is very straightforward, and no different to looping
any other glass glider.
If you're competent to loop *any* glider the Cirrus should be no problem
(If you can't maintain...
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Forum: Soaring
December 8th 17, 02:18 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 7
Views: 208
Winch Weak Link Strengths
Apologies for mixing the units.
At 13:04 08 December 2017, AS wrote:
On Friday, December 8, 2017 at 4:00:08 AM UTC-5, Kevin Neave wrote:
With Brexit and all they're heading for parity
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Forum: Soaring
December 8th 17, 08:49 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 7
Views: 208
Winch Weak Link Strengths
With Brexit and all they're heading for parity
Thanks Dan for the link to CS22.
I think the bit I wanted is CS 22.581 (b)(2)
The ultimate strength of the weak link must be not less than 1.3 x...
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Forum: Soaring
December 7th 17, 02:27 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 7
Views: 208
Winch Weak Link Strengths
Does anyone out there know how German Glider Manufacturers calculate the
max weak link strength for winching?
Presumanbly this is also related to the max winch speed
For example in the UK the max...
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Forum: Soaring
November 30th 17, 04:53 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,896
Max Weight of Non Lift Producing Components
So what does the main pin(s) count as?
KN
At 16:07 30 November 2017, Tony wrote:
We weighed everything together and then the wings. Felt that was easier
than trying to hold the fuselage with tail...
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Forum: Soaring
November 3rd 17, 01:40 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Forum: Soaring
November 1st 17, 05:03 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 6
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Discus b versus Discus CS
For the last few years of production most of (all?) the Discus b gliders
were built in Czech republic anyway (S/N 551+).
Our Discus bT has a German Fus and Czech wings.
The Gelcoat on the wings is...
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Forum: Soaring
February 11th 17, 03:53 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 11
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S80 S100 stick controller how helpful?
I've had the stick controller for the LX8000 in my D2c for about a year &
wouldn't bother.
My biggest issue is the Cruise / Climb is a tiny push button toggle on the
front of the stick & it's way to...
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Forum: Soaring
February 19th 16, 08:17 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
Home Made Trailers
Not wanting to start an argument, but with sensible fittings it makes no
difference whether the wings go in root first or tip first.
(I'm assuming the fus goes in nose first but you may have novel...
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Forum: Soaring
February 11th 16, 08:22 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,012
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Forum: Soaring
January 8th 16, 10:28 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Forum: Soaring
January 7th 16, 01:52 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,161
DG quality?
NOAH is available as an option on Schempp-Hirth Gliders
KN
At 13:23 07 January 2016, Dave Walsh wrote:
Interesting that "bumper" considered crash resistance in his
choice between DG800 and...
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Forum: Soaring
November 12th 15, 08:36 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,117
Help info needed on oudie n ewmicrorecorder
The EW has it's own intenal GPS and records position & altitude data. It
does not record any position data from the Oudie. The trace gets recorded
in a secure IGC format & can be used for badge...
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Forum: Soaring
August 12th 15, 07:53 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 3
Views: 274
wingtip wheel wanted
Have you tried the agent in whichever country you are resident?
KN
At 00:52 12 August 2015, Andrew wrote:
I need a wingtip wheel for a Ventus 2cxM, and the SH factory is on
holiday in August....
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Forum: Soaring
July 29th 15, 06:49 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 55
Views: 4,262
13.5 Meter World Championships
My ideal glider would be something with Discus performance & FES.
Many of the pilots in my club fly Discus / LS4 performance gliders, or
lower performance club class.
The GP14 claims to have mid...
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