Forum: Soaring
May 15th 21, 06:19 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Help finding a glider
Visit my hangar at Marfa in southwest Texas near the Davis mountains and Big Bend National Park.
Come sit in the cockpit. Might be what you're looking for. Worth a trip just for the scenery. ...
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Forum: Soaring
March 24th 21, 01:49 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Forum: Soaring
March 14th 21, 03:38 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Forum: Soaring
March 3rd 21, 01:18 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 16
Views: 501
2022 SSA Convention?
On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 9:19:02 PM UTC-6, Tony wrote:
What about the 2023 Convention?
YES! Let's get back to annual SSA conventions!
SSA Directors, are you listening?
The SSA conventions...
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Forum: Soaring
January 24th 21, 10:03 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 17
Views: 468
What is your go-to meal on long flights?
Bananas & Apples have minimal "crumbs" and no wrappers. Dispose thru the canopy wind vent.
Water is less corrosive if you spill it than Coke, orange juice, Gatorade or Red Bull type energy...
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Forum: Soaring
January 3rd 21, 03:34 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Updated Florida Spring Forecast
Yes, good soaring in the Florida spring and good restaurants, most with outside dining.
I was in South Florida and the Keys cruising highway A1A last week
listening to Jimmy Buffett's "Banana...
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Forum: Soaring
December 9th 20, 02:39 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Forum: Soaring
November 14th 20, 02:56 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Marfa Gliders in southwest Texas is NOT closing!
Marfa Gliders Soaring Center near the Davis Mountains and Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas is NOT closing. Just a nasty rumor.
Downsizing, yes. Closing, NO!
I just sold a couple of...
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Forum: Soaring
November 14th 20, 02:52 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 25
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Forum: Soaring
October 14th 20, 02:32 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 26
Views: 863
§ 61.87 (i)
On Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 8:47:42 PM UTC-5, Tony wrote:
On Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 11:05:35 AM UTC-4, wrote:
Concerning Burt’s comment on the FAA exemption...
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Forum: Soaring
September 3rd 20, 08:36 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 15
Views: 372
Glider DPE for SDF BWG LEX area
On Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 3:34:20 PM UTC-5, wrote:
I know Burt C. will travel a significant distance but I need someone in the area for multiple rides.
Don't count me...
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Forum: Soaring
August 9th 20, 03:14 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 26
Views: 863
§ 61.87 (i)
It's about The FAA EXEMPTION. The FAA grants glider pilots an EXEMPTION from the requirement of having an A&P make a logbook entry each time we assemble any glider because all glider pilots have...
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Forum: Soaring
July 20th 20, 12:36 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 34
Views: 730
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Forum: Soaring
July 19th 20, 11:20 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 5
Views: 136
2-33a for sale
On Sunday, July 19, 2020 at 5:54:19 PM UTC-4, Burt Compton - Marfa Gliders, west Texas wrote:
Location? Very interested to see it (photos or visit you.)
My E-mail: marfagliders ataol...
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Forum: Soaring
July 19th 20, 10:54 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 5
Views: 136
2-33a for sale
Location? Very interested to see it (photos or visit you.)
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Forum: Soaring
May 4th 20, 03:55 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 17
Views: 632
where in the usa can gliders be flown year round
On Sunday, May 3, 2020 at 3:30:56 PM UTC-5, ASM wrote:
Any idea where?
Soaring year-round at Marfa in southwest Texas and at many sites in the "sun belt" states plus several more sites east and...
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Forum: Soaring
May 1st 20, 06:40 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Forum: Soaring
May 1st 20, 12:39 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Forum: Soaring
April 28th 20, 03:14 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Forum: Soaring
April 24th 20, 02:05 AM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Cirrus (Standard) for Sale in Texas
Favored sailplane for 15 meter Club Class contests with the wing incidence factory mod. Spacious cockpit for larger pilots. Good factory support from US dealer or Schempp-Hirth in Germany.
1972. ...
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Forum: Soaring
April 4th 20, 03:02 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 22
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Most Competitive Club Class Ship
My Club class Standard Cirrus #187 has the factory wing incidence improvement and the airbrake panel mod. Low airframe time. Nice Eberle trailer. Hangared at Marfa, in southwest Texas. I've owned...
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Forum: Soaring
April 3rd 20, 02:39 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 60
Views: 1,877
Glider Fire Sale
Schweizer 2-33 wanted. Really.
Reply by e-mail only to marfagliders at A0L dot c0m
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Forum: Soaring
March 28th 20, 02:35 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 1
Views: 232
2-33 Wanted
Yes, really.
E-mail only to marfagliders AT a0l.c0m
Southwest Texas, USA.
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Forum: Soaring
March 21st 20, 01:02 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 110
Views: 2,568
Coronavirus impacting activities?
On Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 6:36:20 AM UTC-Burt, keep on soaring out there in Marfa, be smart, but don’t stop.
I shall. Of course having the alternate open canopy on my ASK-13 "Cabriolet"...
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Forum: Soaring
March 19th 20, 07:07 PM Posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Replies: 110
Views: 2,568
Coronavirus impacting activities?
Marfa Gliders Soaring Center in southwest Texas is open.
Currently no Corona virus cases within 180 miles around the Big Bend area of Texas including the “big city” of Odessa-Midland, except...
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