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Cool Podcasts From F-15
(Blogs / From the BlogSphere)
Real Podcasts of a F-15 pilot. Check the Airspeed  blog for great opportunity to listen to podcasts of a test pilot and lot's of cool stuff. I can't say that I know much about the world of d
Sunday, 27 July 2008
...ceShipOne "SpaceShipOne: An Illustrated History" is a good enough reason. The book is by Aviation and aerospace writer Dan Linehan's and it sounds promising as it contains more than photos and diagr...
Wednesday, 04 June 2008
Do winglets produce thrust?
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
Yes. The winglet produces a net aerodynamic vector which is inclined slightly forward, producing a slight forward thrust, thus reducing the net drag of the wing. This is possible because on top of th
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
2 Meter Radios
(Forums / General Discussions)
...don't see why hams shouldn't use 2m flying gliders (though in some countries it is not legal to operate aeronautical mobile). But there are lots of simplex channels, and if you stay off of the simplex...
Friday, 08 August 2008
Best Glider for Altitude Record Attempt?
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...ublications provide the design information for mountain wave ascents? Jer Jerome Conners, PE Comstock Aeronautics and Engineering PO Box 509 Virginia City, NV 89440 775-834-8363 (work) 775-834-8364 ...
Thursday, 07 August 2008
Looking for Gliding Clubs
(Forums / General Discussions)
...ajor airlines also serve Midland, TX (MAF). 'Marfa Gliders' offers year round soaring instruction and aerotows to private gliders. Operated by Burt Compton, Master CFIG. See our website at wwwFLYG...
Tuesday, 05 August 2008
Speed Astir II B
(Forums / General Discussions)
...with the fact that mine has winglets fitted, and I have not flown it without. Take-off. Be awake when aero-tow launching. Set Flaps full negative and pull into +2 once you can feel some aileron cont...
Thursday, 31 July 2008
Movie, "Winged Migration" on STARZ this Sat
(Forums / General Discussions)
... ultra-light. (No, it was not one of the decoys!) I guess it is a good illustration of what is going on aerodynamically just off the wing tip. One would hope that the wing tip vortex on a modern glide...
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
Aerotow rope drogue chute?
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...ack someone mentioned in passing that their club used a little drougue chute near the glider end of the aerotow rope to fly the rings higher during approach and landing. Does that ring any bells? If s...
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Long Tow Rope Pros & Cons
(Forums / General Discussions)
In the US I'm accustomed to being aerotowed behind a 150 to 200 foot tow rope[45-61m]. However my club has been experimenting with using a longer rope: 275ft[84m]. This struck me as non-standard and m
Tuesday, 22 July 2008
Briegleb 12B - Opinions?
(Forums / General Discussions)
... to handle the average homebuilt sailplane. For most well-established homebuilt designs, the skills and aeronautical knowledge that got you a private pilot rating will probably suffice. Based on what ...
Saturday, 12 July 2008
To Walter Eisele and Comrades
(Forums / General Discussions)
...lso Poland and Lithuania have long traditions with composite stuctures as well as research in low-speed aerodynamics. One should not dismiss the Slovenes or Czech either....
Tuesday, 08 July 2008
Overstocked on PDA's
(Forums / General Discussions)
... has been that my SN10 and Palm m100 had roughly the same (good) contrast under sunlight and shade, the Aero 15xx was slightly worse, and the iPaq 31xx had even lower contrast (but still better than a...
Monday, 07 July 2008
Texas Winter Down Wind Dash Contest?
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
Aerotows are now available year-round at Marfa, Texas. Start your dash near the mountains of west Texas! See our website: www.flygliders.com Burt Compton Marfa Gliders
Sunday, 06 July 2008
Slipping in Turns
(Forums / General Discussions)
...nd Mosquito, I find I have much better pitch control when turning steeply e.g. 45 deg. People argue the aerodynamic pros and cons. I figure if I can stay in a tight thermal more easily, or a more powe...
Friday, 27 June 2008
...ter, we'll make as many glider flights as possible. We're also inviting club members to bring out their aeroplanes, so anyone inclined (there's at least one in every crowd) can go up in one of them ne...
Thursday, 19 June 2008
Soaring in an Airplane (Katana DA-C1)
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
...n 3 definition 1.0.5 is very liberal in its definition of a motor glider 'Motor glider - A fixed wing aerodyne equipped with means of propulsion (MoP) capable of sustaining soaring flight without th...
Sunday, 15 June 2008
Thermal locators!
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...a thermal database for you area and want it placed on my web please email it to me. Richard www.craggyaero.com...
Sunday, 15 June 2008
2004 Vågå Wavecamp
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
..., but the logger reached its limit). Another flight reached 7000 meter in 20 minutes from take-off (the aerotow release height was 1200 meter). Vågå is south of the Dovrefjell mountains. So for nort...
Saturday, 07 June 2008
Wanted Used Volkslogger
(Forums / Professionals)
volkslogger? Or go to the http://www.craggyaero.com and buy a new one for 800 USD its cheaper than straight from Garrecht where it costs 809 EUR !
Friday, 06 June 2008
WTB: Used Compaq Aero 1520 - U.S.
(Forums / Tips & Tricks)
I'm looking for a used Compaq Aero 1520 to replace the one I had that died (the drop on concrete didn't help). If you've Upgraded to an iPAQ, etc. and be willing to part with your 1520 (and it's still
Tuesday, 03 June 2008
Question to our Italian friends
(Forums / General Discussions)
...ver, is going on, as many ATC operators don't have clear understanding of the definitions of AIRCRAFT ('aeromobile', including gliders and ballons), and AIRPLANE ('velivolo', powered fixed wing aircra...
Saturday, 31 May 2008
...sity, which has an aviation department. Add to this few modern competition gliders bought by the Polish Aeroclub to provide equipment for the National Team (most of them fly at Leszno). Now, the mos...
Saturday, 31 May 2008
Cambridge Aero status?
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
There was a flurry of discussion on the problems at CAI a few months ago. I have heard recently that the company has stabilized, is there any truth to it? Have the factions settled their differences i
Thursday, 22 May 2008
helicopter towing
(Forums / Pictures)
...wn until the glider stalled and hung upside down under the chopper. The glider then released and did an aerobatic routine. One of the pilots was Bruce Drake. I've forgotten who the other was....
Friday, 18 April 2008
Bangs for Buck
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
.... $217 Second Glider Ventus b Not as good bang for buck but I like it better. $904. Richard www.craggyaero.com...
Wednesday, 16 April 2008
Soaring in France.
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
Hi Look here http://www.quovadis.aero/index-uk.html maybe youll be able to visit this place. Best regards
Tuesday, 15 April 2008
...nPilot do you have WinPilot ADV or PRO and Version Number 4.13? ? What kind of GPS? Richard www.craggyaero.com Richard www.craggyaero.com...
Tuesday, 15 April 2008
glue
(Forums / General Discussions)
...d it will cost $50. We both started laughing and told him that really was bad news. Richard www.craggyaero.com...
Sunday, 13 April 2008
Sparrowhawk vs. Apis
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
...roducts from what I have seen. From the limited exposure I've experienced, the quality of finish in the aero surfaces on the SparrowHawk is better. However, I am unclear as to the amount of finish on ...
Wednesday, 09 April 2008
Nice Flying Out of Bishop Yesterday
(Forums / General Discussions)
Hangar One Aero Service (760-873-7500) has had a continuous tow operation since the early 1990's. Rod Philbrick owns that FBO and mostly tows with a Husky though occaisonally resorts to using his Hawk
Monday, 31 March 2008
...u're following up), please consider one of the other groups as a more appropriate forum: rec.aviation.aerobatics Aerobatics and unusual attitude flying * rec.aviation.announce Events of interest to ...
Saturday, 22 March 2008
Sparless wing
(Forums / General Discussions)
...that sometimes develops over the spar caps is eliminated, The wing skins would have to be much stiffer (aerodynamically a good thing) since they must now carry all the bending and torsional loads. A...
Friday, 21 March 2008
How effective are bug wipers
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...arious reports on the effect of bugs on a gliders polar, 25% seems to be the quoted figure for a modern aerofoil. I am wondering if anyone has a quantative figure for the effectiveness of bug wipers. ...
Monday, 17 March 2008
MD2 Regulators
(Forums / Pictures)
There are some BuAero regulators which are hi-pressure (0-2000) psi) which might be suitable. They are for sale on ebay from time to time. They are fairly compact with integral pressure guage, blinker
Tuesday, 11 March 2008
Data Logger Calibration???
(Forums / General Discussions)
...tion. His ad. in Soaring magazine mentions that he can calibrate 'Replogle, Winter, EW, Matissa, Xylon, Aerograt, Filser'. He may be able to do other brands as well. When I owned a Replogle, he did a ...
Saturday, 08 March 2008
Launch/Landing Logging
(Forums / Tips & Tricks)
...we know who flew what, when and for how long so that we can send them a bill $-) At present we use 2 (Aerotow and Winch) preprinted A4 (~US Letter) paper pads and with a combination of the quality o...
Monday, 03 March 2008
Tonopah Turnpoint Data file issue
(Forums / General Discussions)
Last night I found out about the problem with the Aero 1550 displaying about 8 of the turnpoints from the Tonopah turnpoint list. I e-mailed Paul this morning informing him of the problem. He found th
Thursday, 28 February 2008
TE compensation problems
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
...and the vario needle to go down). I have checked for this and cant find a problem. Then there are the aerodynamic efficiency changes of a pull/pushe which no doubt have an effect but I am guessing t...
Tuesday, 26 February 2008
Circling direction
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
Similarly, I learned on aero tow in the UK and convention is to turn left off of tow. Handedness certainly has something to do with it. Which leg forward do you prefer on a skateboard, surfboard, or s
Thursday, 21 February 2008
Whats the best?
(Forums / Tips & Tricks)
One that delivers Aviation grafe O2 to a mask or canula in the proper amount. I use an Aerox system myself...works fine. 8-)
Sunday, 03 February 2008
Glide Navigator II - Update
(Forums / Pictures)
And with the color map it will be easier to tell if thats a lake or mountain your flying over. Which Aero or Ipaq are you using it with?
Wednesday, 23 January 2008
CAI 302 auto-shutdown
(Forums / General Discussions)
...eir own devices, engineers will tend to over-design things like this. Regards, Dave Ellis Cambridge Aero...
Friday, 18 January 2008
Boy Scouts and Soaring
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...ink it was a great way of promoting soaring. What has happened that they have withdrawn? Janusz Kesik Aeroclub Czestochowa, Poland www.soaring.enter.net.pl...
Thursday, 17 January 2008
Stability
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
Dear Fellow Aero Engineers/Aviation Enthusiasts/Students What is THE most stable aero-structure? glider? flying wing? swept-forward wings? delta? aeronvironment? I'm trying to design a platform
Tuesday, 15 January 2008
Colorado Fires ?
(Forums / Professionals)
...Forks, ND, where James has accepted a position with the Universtiy of North Dakota at the Department of Aerospace. Report date is July 15, 2002. James is taking both tow planes to North Dakota with hi...
Wednesday, 09 January 2008
Gliding on final glide?
(Forums / Pictures)
...ally winch launching old wooden machines. But it has become much more expensive - now more based around aerotowing of glass machines with loads of avionics and higher insurance liabilities etc. At the...
Sunday, 06 January 2008
Fossett and media
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
...ver (I'm not sure, but it may have been Stan Nelson, who is also a glider pilot) from the (US) National Aeronautic Association validates the flight. Flight documentation was provided by two recently c...
Thursday, 03 January 2008
Audi A4 TV ad
(Forums / Pictures)
..., where there is a glider in a backgrund if it comes to a name of a designer who was responsible for an aerodynamics of the Audi's design. What is the glider type? For me it's a Ventus 2(c?). Does a...
Tuesday, 01 January 2008
Airfoil data
(Forums / Pictures)
You could try contact the designer, mr. Boermans. Go to the website of the Faculty of aerospace engineering of Delft university of technologly: www.delftaerospace.com, or directly to the aerodynamics
Tuesday, 01 January 2008
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