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I'm looking for an airplane that can fly straight down for several seconds and not exceed it's Vne. Ideally, the airplane would reach equilibrium at a speed below Vne. Powered planes don't seem to hav
...own to sometimes glide in water by trading potential energy into work against drag. In the case of an airplane, potential energy is in the form of altitude. A gliding airplane trades off altitude to p...
...e...which doesn't work very well. The Grobs seem to fit; what else in a medium to high performance sailplane will I be able to fly comfortably? Any ideas appreciated. Either one or two place would...
...g for you? In my club, we are short of towpilots. Anyone that is qualified and can safely operate the towplane is appreciated. If they go through lift on the way up, you are above pattern altitude, an...
I hear that someone is having sucess with Piper Cherokee 140 / 180 HP towplanes. I'd like to know more, as I need another towplane that doesn't require a pilot w/ 100 hours tailwheel time. Thanks, B
Engen a.. Publisher: For the Birds; ISBN: 0966273214; (February 1998) I am looking for a source for this book to obtain a few copies. Tried Amazon and a few others with no success. Does anybody have
... of turns with me about 15 feet off my wingtip and then headed off. It struck me, how Few people on this planet first of all know how to Soar, and of that select few, how many have had the opportunity...
...ne? Our normal aero towing procedures are to turn right and slightly climb after releasing while the tow plane turns left and descends. If I don't change altitude greatly right after releasing, how do...
Someone outthere who can explane me the difference between a A/C-mode transponder and a S-mode transponder? What additonal instruments or equipment is needed ? I am aware that if a C-mode is used a bl
HP Aircraft, LLC has several remaining fuselage pods for the RS-15 pod-and-boom sailplane. At our current sales rate of RS-15 components, this constitues about a zillion percent more units than we ant
As the number of used glass sailplanes of the 1st and 2nd generation increases i wonder if there are test somewhere out there, telling the newbie how those planes behave (stall characteristics, glidep
Anyone know where I can get a SCUM, Sailplane Crew Union Member, shirt?
Has anyone tried using an iPaq 38xx in a sailplane cockpit? How's the legibility of the screen? Thanks, -gil 'K3'
...s being supported by Interlux Yacht Finishes and will be followed with interest by several certified sailplane composite repair stations. I realize that the only 100% cure for gelcoat crazing is compl...
What is the best material to use in sailplane where it can get so hot.
...ing' magazine.) for a detailed reply about Marfa soaring history, accomodations, etc. Bring your sailplane and discover the 'Marfa Mystique'! Tows and crew services available daily June 1 - July 1...
...anyone who weighs more that 170 lbs. or who's over 5' 8' tall. Most people who race high-performance sailplanes are either short or skinny or are willing to shoehorn their butts into a puny little cre...
...ould give it a test drive and let me know how it performs... Are you in there? See it on: http://www.planenews.com Thanks,...
I am frantically seeking first hand experience on the subject of dialysis patients who also fly sailplanes. I have requested information from the SSA, but, so far, have not received a response. I have
...rtly before 2 p.m. After takeoff, Carlson's Shemp-Hirth Standard Cirrus began to rise above the Cessna plane towing his glider by a rope, forcing Carlson to take corrective action, witnesses told in...
In New Zealand the local Civil Aviation requires a minimum PPL and 200 hours PIC (100 aeroplane 100 anything else - gliders, microlights etc). Before you can get a tow rating. We think it is *&^^$%
Sailplanedirectory.com says "The design is available for license construction both by manufacturers and homebuilders." Does anyone know if an amateur built PW-5 actually exists?
...was drunk (or new at it, which I most certainly am). A few times I ended up a story or two above the tow plane. Thank *GOD* I had a CFI sitting behind me! And to think I asked him beforehand if I woul...
Is it normal for the FAA to put a 'Restriction' on two place or multiple place tow planes so that passengers can not be in the tow plane while it is towing? The only time another body can be in the ai
Ok flight sim fans SFS 4.0 has a new patch out and a couple of new planes to add as well as information on making your own 3D objects and planes. www.sfspc.de for more info
Hi! I noted on the dianasailplanes.com, that the wing structure of szd-56 Diana is described as: 'Sparless, monocoque wing structure'. How is it made? Actually the question is, how is the necessary
Hello EUROPE! According to SailplaneDirectory.com there are about 70 Mistral-C's over there. There appears to be one here in the US. Can anyone tell me about the Mistral-C?
... to order parts sight unseen. Does anyone have a gear warning 'kit' ready to ship, to fit a Cirrus sailplane? Burt Compton Marfa Gliders, west Texas Miami Gliders, Florida (in winter)...
...49 glider the original owner passed away so I got it from his wife but she can't find the manual for the plane if anyone can scan or copy one for me I would very much appreciate it. If anyone can give...
... and MP3playing software... Plus compact flash cards are so cheap now...... Has anyone wired their sailplane for some tunes while flying? I am looking at a nice pair of Monsoon flat panel speakers...
I'm a commercial airplane pilot looking to do some soaring. Can anyone suggest a good school within 1-2 hours drive of Los Angeles? Would like to get a new rating.
...hes were not done with the belly release much, although launches had been done with belly hook during airplane launch in the last several years just for testing and some autotow launches had been made...
Does anyone know where I might purchase a new cable for the seatback of a Russia sailplane? Pease respond to email below: Thanks, Wells Morse
With the very crowded airspace in the Phoenix AZ area, we have had concerns and near misses with military and commercial aircraft. The RAPCON and TRACON RADAR here does seem to have a problem seeing g
I have a German language sailplane book I'd like to sell or trade. It's 'Segelflugzeuge Vom Wolf zum Mini-Nimbus' by Peter F. Selinger, and appears to be autographed. Would one of the German readers
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