ILEC SN10 free to a young soarer

Very nice of you! Bravo!

Ok, that seal the deal. If this the Robbie I think it is, Hank, this is perfect. He took me up for my first glider flight in 13 years and we flew a duo disco waaaay further than we were meant to (Dansville and back... He wasn't cross country cleared!) trying to make an old Cambridge work along the way. He was a fantastic host, and asked nothing in return. This is a nice repayment!

I'll email you to get addresses, Hank. Dan, enjoy the Cambridge!

Kudos! Classy move that we should emulate to support the growth of soaring.

Paul Agnew wrote:
Kudos! Classy move that we should emulate to support the growth of soaring.



That begs the question. What is happening to all of the 302s and SN-10s
that are being replaced with the latest and greatest?

I need to step into the mid 90s as my old S-Nav is getting wonky ;-)

Pete

Well I dont know Pete, I just installed a 302 in my 1-26 and it is fantasticly working slaved to an older oudie. I just finished an 140 mile xc a few days ago in pretty weak conditions and that pair did dang near everything I could hope for. I dont think for most sailplanes that much more is needed unless a guy is entering serious competition.

On Friday, March 11, 2016 at 4:48:45 PM UTC-5, vontresc wrote:
Paul Agnew bluejet941@email wrote:
Kudos! Classy move that we should emulate to support the growth of soaring.



That begs the question. What is happening to all of the 302s and SN-10s
that are being replaced with the latest and greatest?

I need to step into the mid 90s as my old S-Nav is getting wonky ;-)

Pete

I'm NOT a tax lawyer/accountant, I wonder if "donating" old glider hardware is a tax write-off (in the US or other locations)?

I think it's great this thread was started.

I will say, I asked about one item offered only because it has "some historical/sentimental value" to me.
Why?
I crewed for Raouf Ishmail in the '70's, he sent me a prototype vario & audio which was used a lot (the vario was an additional payment...... used for years in 1-26 SN 002! by me & others) I even have the "carbonless copy" of the slip sent with it.

Fantastic to see peep's helping out the "new generation" with "stuff".
I was helped as well, actually, still being helped although I have little to show for it (other than really shiny gliders).

Maybe others can find a "tax reason" to help out the next group, you gain a bit, the next group gains a lot more!!

On Friday, March 11, 2016 at 2:10:12 PM UTC-8, Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot) wrote:
On Friday, March 11, 2016 at 4:48:45 PM UTC-5, vontresc wrote:
Paul Agnew bluejet941@email wrote:
Kudos! Classy move that we should emulate to support the growth of soaring.



That begs the question. What is happening to all of the 302s and SN-10s
that are being replaced with the latest and greatest?

I need to step into the mid 90s as my old S-Nav is getting wonky ;-)

Pete

I'm NOT a tax lawyer/accountant, I wonder if "donating" old glider hardware is a tax write-off (in the US or other locations)?

I think it's great this thread was started.

I will say, I asked about one item offered only because it has "some historical/sentimental value" to me.
Why?
I crewed for Raouf Ishmail in the '70's, he sent me a prototype vario & audio which was used a lot (the vario was an additional payment...... used for years in 1-26 SN 002! by me & others) I even have the "carbonless copy" of the slip sent with it.

Fantastic to see peep's helping out the "new generation" with "stuff".
I was helped as well, actually, still being helped although I have little to show for it (other than really shiny gliders).

Maybe others can find a "tax reason" to help out the next group, you gain a bit, the next group gains a lot more!!

It's only tax deductible if the donation is to a charitable 501(c)(3) organization as defined by the IRS. Some clubs qualify. I know the Seattle Glider Council Foundation which was established for educational purposes is registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3). If there's interest I can see if they would be up for receiving instruments in good working order and getting them into the proper hands. There's a fair amount of administrative effort to get documentation back to donors and to distribute donations properly & it's a volunteer organization, but it's worth pitching.

Cheers,
7Q

On Friday, March 11, 2016 at 5:45:46 PM UTC-5, Craig Funston wrote:
On Friday, March 11, 2016 at 2:10:12 PM UTC-8, Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot) wrote:
On Friday, March 11, 2016 at 4:48:45 PM UTC-5, vontresc wrote:
Paul Agnew bluejet941@email wrote:
Kudos! Classy move that we should emulate to support the growth of soaring.



That begs the question. What is happening to all of the 302s and SN-10s
that are being replaced with the latest and greatest?

I need to step into the mid 90s as my old S-Nav is getting wonky ;-)

Pete

I'm NOT a tax lawyer/accountant, I wonder if "donating" old glider hardware is a tax write-off (in the US or other locations)?

I think it's great this thread was started.

I will say, I asked about one item offered only because it has "some historical/sentimental value" to me.
Why?
I crewed for Raouf Ishmail in the '70's, he sent me a prototype vario & audio which was used a lot (the vario was an additional payment...... used for years in 1-26 SN 002! by me & others) I even have the "carbonless copy" of the slip sent with it.

Fantastic to see peep's helping out the "new generation" with "stuff".
I was helped as well, actually, still being helped although I have little to show for it (other than really shiny gliders).

Maybe others can find a "tax reason" to help out the next group, you gain a bit, the next group gains a lot more!!

It's only tax deductible if the donation is to a charitable 501(c)(3) organization as defined by the IRS. Some clubs qualify. I know the Seattle Glider Council Foundation which was established for educational purposes is registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3). If there's interest I can see if they would be up for receiving instruments in good working order and getting them into the proper hands. There's a fair amount of administrative effort to get documentation back to donors and to distribute donations properly & it's a volunteer organization, but it's worth pitching.

Cheers,
7Q

Excellent reply, thanks. If it goes through our club we are also a 501 (c) (3) IIRC.
Not saying this is needed for a "low price" item, but good to know.

Thanks for the info.

BTW, tax time is coming, "charitable donations" can help out peeps before doing 2015 taxes. ;-)

I'm pretty sure donations would have to be made by Dec 31, 2015 for them to apply to 2015 taxes.

Don't let that stop you from making a donation either way.

Paul A.