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May 11th 10, 08:55 PM
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details on ridge soaring crashes yesterday (Sunday)?
On May 10, 8:50*pm, Frank wrote:
John Lubon (JL) was telling me that there was a glider that crashed on the main ridge near Altoona. *II heard that the pilot was carrying a SPOT device, and may have activated the 911 function. *Anyone have any additional information on this? TIA, TA Short story and rescue video he http://wearecentralpa.com/wtaj-news-...?nxd_id=173285 Best wishes to Les for a speedy recovery! Curt Lewis - 95 Genesis 2 Loves Park, IL USA 
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#12
May 11th 10, 11:24 PM
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details on ridge soaring crashes yesterday (Sunday)?
This story covers more on the benefit of pilot's 406Mhz Personal
Locator Beakon: http://www.panhandleparade.com/index...ed/mbb7723277/ On May 11, 2:55*pm, CLewis95 wrote: On May 10, 8:50*pm, Frank wrote: John Lubon (JL) was telling me that there was a glider that crashed on the main ridge near Altoona. *II heard that the pilot was carrying a SPOT device, and may have activated the 911 function. *Anyone have any additional information on this? TIA, TA Short story and rescue video hehttp://wearecentralpa.com/wtaj-news-...?nxd_id=173285 Best wishes to Les for a speedy recovery! Curt Lewis - 95 Genesis 2 Loves Park, IL USA
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