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November 3rd 07, 02:51 AM
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What am I looking for?
On Nov 2, 10:23 pm, Marc Ramsey wrote:
rlovinggood wrote: So, I would definitely add the LS8 to your list. Given that "flaps" were his second priority after "easy to rig", that could be fixed with a hack saw and a bit of time... Marc, Yes, yes, yes. He did mention flaps, but as UH mentioned, on the East Coast, Standard Class ships do quite well and go "almost" as fast (sometimes faster?) than the flapped variety. Do you really need a hacksaw, or can you just add a "dummy" lever on the left side of the cockpit, in order to give the left hand something to do during flight? Ray Lovinggood Carrboro, North Carolina, USA LS1-d 
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November 3rd 07, 03:05 AM
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What am I looking for?
rlovinggood wrote:
Yes, yes, yes. He did mention flaps, but as UH mentioned, on the East Coast, Standard Class ships do quite well and go "almost" as fast (sometimes faster?) than the flapped variety. Do you really need a hacksaw, or can you just add a "dummy" lever on the left side of the cockpit, in order to give the left hand something to do during flight? I think you and UH see flaps as just a go fast option, for a lot of us, flaps are for going slow when we're trying to land in little dinky fields... Marc
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November 3rd 07, 04:37 AM
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What am I looking for?
On Nov 2, 10:05 pm, Marc Ramsey wrote:
rlovinggood wrote: Yes, yes, yes. He did mention flaps, but as UH mentioned, on the East Coast, Standard Class ships do quite well and go "almost" as fast (sometimes faster?) than the flapped variety. Do you really need a hacksaw, or can you just add a "dummy" lever on the left side of the cockpit, in order to give the left hand something to do during flight? I think you and UH see flaps as just a go fast option, for a lot of us, flaps are for going slow when we're trying to land in little dinky fields... Marc 20 and 24 are still wood gliders : look inside SZD-55 has automatic hookups, no wood, big tanks for ridge, light wings for assy, Look at last Sunday OLC 1010 km from Mifflin. RW
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November 3rd 07, 05:20 AM
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What am I looking for?
wrote in message oups.com... On Nov 2, 10:05 pm, Marc Ramsey wrote: 20 and 24 are still wood gliders : look inside SZD-55 has automatic hookups, no wood, big tanks for ridge, light wings for assy, Look at last Sunday OLC 1010 km from Mifflin. RW And what exactly is the problem with a bit of aviation birch or mahogany plywood?
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