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Old April 6th 13, 03:38 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Eric Greenwell[_4_]
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Default FAA to ground 80% of Glider Training Fleet... it's just a questionof when

On 4/5/2013 7:41 AM, Bill D wrote:
The only things I would change are convenience items like wing hard
points for one-man assembly tools and maybe some hand grips to help
lever a creaky old instructor out of the back seat. I think quick
and easy rigging/de-rigging is important for those without a hangar.


How about rigging or retrieving from a farm field? The wings look big
and heavy, and so does the fuselage.

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