[Random Quote] - Pilots are a rare kind of human. They leave the ordinary surface of the word, to purify their soul in the sky, and they come down to earth, only after receiving the communion of the infinite.— José Maria Velasco Ibarra, President of Ecuador.
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General Discussion
Talk about anything |
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Gel Coat Expert in So Cal? 2008-08-20 10:42 PM by Rick Lloyd |
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Flights
Upload your IGC files here |
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how do i view these flights? 2008-04-09 3:49 AM by bubu |
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Performance Modifications General
Talk about tuning and modifications of gliders any type. |
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Bearings replacement TOST wheel. 2007-11-22 3:18 PM by Mogens Larsen |
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Product announcements
Vendors and users can post new soaring related products here |
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New: "Everybody's First Gliding Book!" Bob Wander 2008-03-27 8:28 AM by soarbooks |
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Instrumentation
Talk about instruments and cockpit configurations |
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Apollo 704 Transceiver 2008-08-18 6:23 PM by abroadribb |
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Soaring Websites
Post URL's for Soaring related websites. |
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Large screen Glide Computer 2008-07-03 8:14 AM by keithloughrey |
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Youth Soaring
Youth Soaring discusion and promotion |
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Junior Calendar 2007-05-12 9:27 PM by get_soaring |
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Club issues
Discuss all matters of setting up or running a club. |
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New Lambada '08 S-LSA motorglider Club plane 2008-07-02 4:03 PM by boffin |
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Promoting and marketing of soaring
Discuss promoting soaring at all levels, local and national. Tell us what your ideas are. |
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Gliding on TV 2008-04-29 9:14 AM by Ka8 |
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Weather and forecasting
Discuss Weather and forecasting techniques, modeling and conditions |
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'METEOROLOGY .... SIMPLY FOR PILOTS' 2008-04-21 1:23 AM by weatherbuff |
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Visiting pilots
Get the low down on the local scene when visiting a new soaring site with where to eat, drink and stay. |
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Scheibe meeting 2008-01-16 9:14 AM by Dennie1386 |
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Site Suggestions
Feedback on the forum site. I put this together for you the user. Lets make it exactly how you want it. NOTE :-Registration not required to post here |
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The best places to paraglide on earth 2007-10-18 8:03 AM by soaruk |
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Software
Discuss software related to soaring, from glide computers on PDA's to flight reviewer software |
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SOTS Online Flying Community 2008-04-30 5:21 AM by Brian_5 |
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Trip planning
Co-ordinate trips and XC
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Lambada saffari 2007-12-13 10:45 AM by sambalamba1 |
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Design and Technical
Is there any interest in establishing a forum for sailplane design issues ?
Aerodynamics, loads, structures, design standards, certification etc
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Wing loading and speed 2008-05-15 8:26 PM by bildan |
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Flying with motor & turbo gliders
Discuss Flying with motor & turbo gliders |
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Mglider conversion, Grob 109B crosswinds, etc 2008-06-16 3:25 PM by lchapa |
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Single place gliders for sale
Single place gliders for sale |
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Australia - Astir CS For Sale 2008-07-27 2:27 AM by Ticko |
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Two place gliders for sale
Two place gliders for sale |
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Romanian gliders 2008-08-04 4:33 AM by Baris |
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Motor gliders for sale
Motor Gliders for sale |
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Taifun 17E for Sale - w/ fresh Engine & Prop 2008-08-17 3:10 PM by td100 |
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Trailers for sale
Glider Trailers for sale |
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WANTED: 15M Komet, Cobra, Avionic Trailer 2008-08-04 8:59 AM by ajm |
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Parts for sale
Parts for sale |
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Fiberglass bugwipers 2008-05-18 10:29 AM by PeterMillenaar |
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Tow planes
Tow Planes for sale |
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PZL 104 Wilga 2007-10-23 9:32 AM by maciek |
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Single place
Post want ads for single place gliders |
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Looking for Nimbus 3 2008-04-19 9:04 PM by Gilly71 |
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Two place
Post want ads for Two place gliders |
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Stemme s10 V -searched 2008-06-07 5:18 PM by Voitek |
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Motor gliders
Post want ads for Motor gliders |
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Want Grob 109 A or B - 6/25/08 2008-06-22 1:21 PM by soaringrob |
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Trailers
Post want ads for Trailers |
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Enclosed trailer for SGS 1-35 2008-05-16 4:59 PM by garyguinn |
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Parts
Post want ads for parts |
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L Nav Repeter 2008-07-09 1:50 AM by TRS |
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Tow planes
Tow planes wanted |
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PZL Wilga Parts 2007-11-21 12:28 PM by ddepew |
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General
General Training Discussion |
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New to gliding, lots of questions 2008-08-15 6:14 PM by Frank Whiteley |
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Winch Launching
Discuss Winch Launching |
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Building a Winch 2007-12-24 3:29 PM by Chilly |
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Wave Soaring
Discuss all aspects of wave soaring. |
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Smoke highlights a wave system at Minden 2004-11-09 9:22 PM by mfinegan |
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Aerobatics
Discuss glider aerobatics |
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Aerpbatoc Training Opinions 2007-12-31 9:41 PM by tesa |
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Beginning Cross Country.
Discussion on starting XC |
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US Team Western Cross-Country Camp 2006-02-09 11:21 PM by kingman_aero |
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Beginning Racing
Discuss starting racing. |
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BLANIK CUP 2007-03-26 1:14 AM by liberum |
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Badge and record flying
Discuss all things to do with badge and record flying.
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Bronze badge 2005-04-26 12:40 PM by Aeroman |
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Safety
Discuss Safety issues |
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Old BGA accident database ? 2008-04-06 6:21 AM by 7111 |
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General
General Contest Discussion |
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Old open class 2007-07-29 12:34 PM by Kartoffel8 |
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Results / Commentary
Results and commentary from contests
Including IGC files and Photographs |
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2007 U.S. Aerobatic Nationals 2007-10-01 6:18 AM by Eric Hinz |
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General
DG General |
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DG505MB 2006-09-04 11:46 AM by DANIEL |
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DG100
Discuss DG100 gliders |
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Brass Tail Wheel 2008-02-25 5:52 AM by pgleesonuk |
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DG200
Discuss DG200 gliders |
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dg-200 home page 2008-01-14 7:37 AM by boba |
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DG300
Discuss DG300 gliders |
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Gear down alarm brackets 2008-03-04 3:04 AM by Karel |
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DG400
Discuss DG400 gliders |
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DG 400 Fusealage 2007-12-05 6:35 AM by Mohel |
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DG500
Discuss DG500 gliders |
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DG-500 Elan Orion 2007-01-01 9:47 AM by neilgreen |
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DG600
Discuss DG600 gliders |
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Flying a DG600 2005-12-12 6:41 PM by ventus2 |
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DG800
Discuss DG800 gliders |
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Any DG800 Owners out there? 2006-03-24 3:22 PM by stewart |
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DG1000
Discuss DG1000 gliders |
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. . . and Vs the 500 ? 2004-09-23 11:19 PM by bergfalk |
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Engines
Motorglider Engine topics for DG |
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solo engine 2008-03-05 12:02 PM by Doom_wings |
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General
Glasflugel General |
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H-304 vs. H-303 Mosquito 2007-11-03 10:54 AM by kman |
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304
Discuss 304 gliders |
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Gas Spring 2005-01-06 1:09 PM by Skeeter |
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Hornet
Discuss Hornet gliders |
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Hornet C 2007-05-11 4:45 PM by Peterfyg |
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Kestrel
Discuss Kestrel gliders |
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My Kestrel 17 2008-02-28 4:03 PM by Superdave |
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Libelle
Discuss Libelle gliders |
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201B dive brake locking mechanism no longer works 2008-06-21 4:41 AM by 7111 |
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Mosquito
Discuss Mosquito gliders |
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flap position 2008-04-17 3:13 AM by cruiser |
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General
Shempp-Hirth General |
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Life of a glass ship 2008-03-29 7:45 PM by 7111 |
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Discus
Discuss Discus gliders |
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Flying the Discus A or B? 2007-12-04 11:36 AM by johngalloway |
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Duo Discus
Discuss Duo Discus gliders |
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Super glider 2006-05-03 4:37 PM by crewdog |
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Nimbus 3
Discuss Nimbus 3 gliders |
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Handling the big bird 2008-07-15 12:27 AM by caios |
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Nimbus 4
Discuss Nimbus 4 gliders |
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4DM 2004-06-13 2:53 AM by Julian West |
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Nimbus 2
Discuss Nimbus 2 gliders |
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Best l/D and 2 V sink rate 2008-08-15 1:10 AM by bgibbons |
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Standard Cirrus
Discuss Standard Cirrus gliders |
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Tail modification 2008-04-09 1:18 PM by aarnaes |
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Open Cirrus
Discuss Open Cirrus gliders |
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Open Cirrus advice 2008-04-12 9:49 AM by Frank Whiteley |
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Ventus
Discuss Ventus gliders. |
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16.6M tip winglet conversion 2008-07-15 4:29 AM by wjv144 |
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SHK / Standard Austria
Discuss SHK / Standard Austria gliders |
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Pilot's Manual for SHK 2007-11-05 10:33 PM by 1967shk |
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Mini Nimbus
Discuss Mini Nimbus gliders |
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mini nimbus good frist ship? 2008-08-04 4:38 PM by bruntonauto |
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Janus
Discuss Janus gliders |
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Janus A B C 2007-10-18 2:08 PM by Christer |
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Engines
Discuss engines for Schempp-Hirth |
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flying through rain 2008-06-02 8:03 AM by roksa |
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General
Schleicher General |
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ASW water valves 2005-06-15 4:56 AM by cush909 |
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ASW 15
Discuss ASW15 gliders |
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Flight test of the ASW-15 B..? 2007-06-19 9:40 AM by csl |
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ASW17
Discuss ASW17 gliders |
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Cup of old openclass 2006-03-23 2:01 PM by Kartoffel8 |
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ASW24
Discuss ASW24 gliders |
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value of asw24 2005-06-02 3:51 PM by Merv |
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ASW19
Discuss ASW19 gliders |
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ASW19 Flight and Maintenance manual 2007-08-27 11:55 AM by SZDJunior |
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ASW20
Discuss ASW20 gliders |
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ASW 20 Winglets 2007-07-19 8:18 AM by bubu |
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ASK21
Discuss ASK21 gliders |
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ASK-21 Canopy repairs/replacement 2004-12-05 4:41 AM by jooste64 |
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ASW22
Discuss ASW22 gliders |
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Uploaded new ASW22 pics 2005-11-10 1:28 PM by Administrator |
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ASK23
Discuss ASK23 gliders |
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K23 2007-09-29 1:50 PM by micsul |
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ASH25
Discuss ASH25 gliders |
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Raising main wheel when flying alone 2004-06-19 1:41 AM by Julian West |
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ASH26
Discuss ASH26 gliders |
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Overheating ASH26E 2007-03-29 6:54 PM by Jim Hackett |
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ASW27
Discuss ASW27 gliders |
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Optimum flap / speed combinations 2008-04-16 4:30 PM by boffin |
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ASW28
Discuss ASW28 gliders |
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Transponder antenna 2006-12-02 8:04 PM by Tom N. |
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Ka series
Discuss Ka Series gliders |
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Ka6E Modifications 2008-02-18 5:18 PM by venberg |
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General
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hp exam stuff ? 2007-06-17 3:24 PM by Hangar5 |
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HP14
Discuss HP14 gliders |
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HP-14 As A First Sailplane 2005-12-11 5:47 PM by mfinegan |
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HP18
Discuss HP18 gliders |
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General
Grob General
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Single place
Discuss single place Grob gliders |
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Type Certificate 2007-11-03 10:18 AM by MASSOZ |
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Grob Twins
Discuss Grob Twin gliders |
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Twist lock fittings 2007-03-01 8:41 AM by Steve Leonard |
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Genesis
Genesis General |
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If you have a Genesis 2 question... 2003-05-20 3:50 PM by deleon515 |
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General
IAR Brasov General |
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Romanian gliders importer 2007-05-02 7:14 PM by coblio |
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IS28
Discuss IS28 gliders |
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Romanian gliders 2008-08-19 5:13 PM by silentflyer |
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IS29
Discuss IS29 gliders |
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Romanian gliders 2006-07-07 8:23 PM by ionmarinescu |
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General
LET General |
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L13/23 Maintenance and Structural Repair Manual 2005-03-30 3:48 PM by flyboyj |
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L13
Discuss L13 gliders |
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Blanik L-13 bulletins 2008-03-25 2:17 AM by Viper |
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L23
Discuss L23 gliders |
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Blanik L23 2007-03-31 12:24 PM by pikfly |
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L33 solo
Discuss L33 solo gliders |
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Underwing cracks 2006-10-10 3:37 PM by pikfly |
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General
LAK general |
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LAK12
Discuss LAK12 gliders |
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aileron bloked with flaps on -1 2008-01-23 9:22 AM by ajm |
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LAK 17/19
Discuss LAK17/19 gliders |
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Lak 17/19 Prices 2007-07-25 7:12 AM by Jon01 |
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General
PZL Bielsko General |
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SZD-45A Ogar Motorglider 2006-10-31 12:54 AM by Bendeguz |
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Jantar
Discuss Jantar gliders |
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Jantar41A(T) 2008-04-08 11:24 AM by Choni |
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SZD55
Discuss SZD55 gliders |
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SZD-55 experiences 2005-12-19 10:29 AM by SZDJunior |
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General
Rollanden Schneider General |
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LS6 - LS7 - LS8 2007-12-31 2:02 PM by soarhead2 |
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LS1
Discuss LS1 gliders |
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Flight Manual 2008-04-02 7:25 PM by Westbender |
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LS3
Discuss LS3 gliders |
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flight manual 2008-03-02 3:18 AM by jschirra |
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