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All aspects of sailplanes and hang-gliders.
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How to suspend a glider?
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Hi all, Has anyone out there ever suspended a glider in the air without resorting to the conventional method of airflow over the wings? I have an opportunity to hang both of my Grob 103's in two malls over the holiday season. I am pushing for having a Santa in the back and a Rudolf leaning forward in the front, scarf trailing. Both canopies... more »
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Gliding history buffs: new analysis of Lilienthal's accident
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For all of you interested in gliding history, an article about Lilienthal's cause of death has just been published, based on a new analysis of the historical record. It is correctly cited as: Harsch V, Bardum B, Illig P. "Lilienthal's fatal glider crash in 1896: evidence regarding the cause of death." Aviat Space Environ Med... more »
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Dollar/Euro
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If you are waiting for a glider from Europe (or thinking about buying one) this week is the best exchange rate in a long, long time. Since July 15 of this year, the cost of a 100,000 E. glider dropped $25,000 in USDs to today. Of course, we may all be unemployed soon, but . . . Roy
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Trailer wanted
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I have a buyer for my ASW-20 re-build project, but he needs a trailer to act as a shipping container, if nothing else (read; it doesn't have to be in great shape) Hopefully in Western US, I'm in Placerville, CA. Thanks, JJ Sinclair
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FS: Ventus 2cx
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Ventus 2cx, Cobra aluminum trailer, instruments, etc. Asking $120k. 970 879 6330, 864 430 3435, s...@mindspring.com
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Classes?
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My last less than sucessful post was an attempt to provoke thought about handicapping. I really think the SSA and SCCA have the same problem. Too diverse a selection of equipment and too many classes to race them in. SCCA has spec this , spec that, local classes, national classes, regional classes and even Solo racing, which is racing against nobody in particular.... more »
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PW-5 pewter miniature for sale
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I have a Polish Technika / Aerotechnika Collection cast miniature of PW-5 glider w/ a wingspan of about 3 inches if anyone is interested. It is in the original dark blue box w/ black foam insert.and clear cellophane window on top. It was my son's. He was an avid PW-5 pilot. I have no idea what it cost originally, but am thinking of asking... more »
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For Sale - Ball elec 502 vario
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Ball 502 electric vario, good condition. Mfg Jan-1982. Two internal 9 volt batteries, no external power needed. Dual range, 0-6 knots, 0-12 knots. $75 plus actual shipping costs. tugpi...@genevaonline.com
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Geier IIB
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Would anyone in USA know of a Geier IIB sailplane that was photographed in the southwest many years ago? Is there a Geier in North America? Thanks
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