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Jack · Guest

Dan,

You probably can still get in. I called the air base information
operaor and she transferred me to the folks in charge of the airshow.
There are several government forms to fill out and some that your
insurance provider will have to fill out. If you're going to do it,
better get crackin'. The problem may be getting SSA literature in time.
They sent me about 50 recent magazine copies, and a couple of hunderd
brochures, applications, and 3 video tapes. They also sent a bunch of
embroidered glider hat stickers. Contact Denise at the SSA and see how
quickly you can get materials. I was surprised at the amount of
brochures and magazines I gave out. I had a few, maybe 40, brochures
and apps left. Everything else went. Of course, before giving out a
video, the person must be displaying WAY more interest than anyone
else, but magazines were primarily for adults, and hat stickers mostly
went to kids and scouts.

One more thing... put on sunscreen every time you think about it. I put
it on once, and it wasn't enough... my face fell off yesterday...

Jack

dwrobel wrote:

toad · Guest

Deane,

You shouldn't really need 40 trips to get your license.

I can't remember if you ever flew power, but if you have flown more
that 40 hours (dual counts) then you only need 3 hours of glider
flight, including 10 solo flights to satisfy the FAA requirements.

If you have not flown power, then it is 20 glider flights including 10
solo flights totaling at least 2 hours.

Since you are used to flying the swift with a stick, that's not new,
neither is aero tow. The rudder pedals might be new, but should not be
a problem. Overall I would expect your learning curve to be quick.

Still, you should learn in a concentrated push at a commercial
operation. The closest are:
Sugarbush, VT (http://www.sugarbush.org/)
Knauff's in PA (eglider.org)
Bermuda high in South Carolina
Seminole Lakes in florida (http://www.soarfl.com/) right up the road
from Quest.

I have never taken instruction at any of these sites, so I can't really
comment on quality of instruction.

Todd Smith (aka Toad)

Jeffrey Banks · Guest

Hi,

I have ripped two tailwheels off of Blanik's over the years. It is a
weakness of the design as you normaly should be able to do a nice "two
point" low energy landing with a flare to the landing attitude.
The POH operational procedure ammends this practice to do a "wheel
landing" This is a common landing for tail wheel airplanes, and if you
get a chance to fly a Cub or similar tailwheel airplane you will get
the idea.

The Blanik is a great trainer in many ways. There is an improved
tailwheel on the new L-23's that is fixed and does not caster. The AF
Academy has them in this configuration. With the improved normal
tailwheel. I think normal low energy landings could be taught.

Be gentel with the tailwheel and don't push it backward over rough
ground.

See Saftey Advisory 01-1 at

http://www.soaringsafety.org/prevention/advisory.html

Jeff Banks

Gabriel · Guest

In my opinion an accelerated course is the most efficient way to obtain
your rating
It is a bit pricey, but in the long run, with the price of fuel and so
on, it shouldn't cost much more than a club that is a 2 hrs drive
from your location.
..
Soar Minden (800 3457627) will dedicate an instructor to you, and it is
possible to obtain your rating in a week. You will be trained in modern
glass ships by a professional friendly staff. Check out their wed site
www.soarminden.com.

5Z · Guest

Jeffrey Banks wrote:

jb92563 · Guest

I am a resident in the US, a Canadian citizen, and while I have been
here for the last 6 years I have learned some very important things
about the US and its people.

The politicians here are just a dumb and controversial here as anywhere
else in the world, never really seeming to perform what the public
wants, and always influenced
by personal agendas....just like everywhere else.

I can only hope that when their day of of reckoning comes, they will
pay for their deeds.

My Great Grandfather was killed by the British, and my Grandfather was
killed by the British, my father was injured by the Americans but they
took care of him as a prisoner in Texas......my father fought because
he was to protect his family, not because he supported Hitler's quest
for power. Troops dont necessarily agree on the politicians point of
view.

The company where I work, had adopted a platoon of Marines in Iraq and
sent them mail, supplies, words of encouragement, treats etc.

After their tour of duty was over they returned back to the US and
visited us here at work with their equipment, Hummers, Rifles,
Artillery etc and demonstrated for us how it all works.

I was immediately floored by their age.....they are so young, more like
the kids you see at the mall, or delivering the newspaper.

I was also impressed by their formal forthright attitudes.....their
parents can be very proud, as I've never seen a finer group of
kids.....very knowledgable and respectfull.

I was moved by what I saw, and could not imagine them laying down their
lives at the whim of our government, for the greater good. At that
moment or realization I understood what patriotism is all about.

So I celebrate memorial day out of respect for these fine boys and all
the others before them, because you have to support the soldiers, even
if not the politicians, because the soldiers are our children,
brothers, sisters, neices and nephews, fathers and grand
fathers.....they are our family....on every side of the globe, and they
have choosen to serve their family and country regardless of whether
they agree or not about the politics.

How can you not support your own troops or in my case adopted troops?

Every country has their own day of celebration, and I suggest everyone
support them as you would your own family. Thats what memorial day is
about.....saying thanks!

How can we argue about this?

Ray Buhr

Mitty · Guest

Thanks, everyone. I will work diligently this weekend to "fly it on"
for a wheel-type landing.

On 5/30/2006 8:26 PM, Mitty wrote the following:

Mitty · Guest

I'm sure Don would be very willing to help you out:

http://www.crosscountrysoaring.com/welcome1.html

He's based about 1/2 hour south of the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport in
a medium sized town with plenty of motel and restaurant options. The
equipment is _pristine_ and he's a really nice guy to boot.

On 5/31/2006 9:17 AM, Deane wrote the following:

Graeme Cant · Guest

Deane wrote:

Jeffrey Banks · Guest

Hi fellow region 8-ers

As for mileage to attend the contest..
This Alaskan rookie will be doing a first contest with
a 'Russia'
Can I get some extra handicap for 'attendance mileage'?

Jeff Banks
Alaska (Region 8)

At 14:18 30 May 2006, Jay wrote:

Frank Whiteley · Guest

PB wrote:

Jeffrey Banks · Guest

Tom,

At 15:30 31 May 2006, 5z wrote:>

Frank Whiteley · Guest

Tom wrote:

Jack · Guest

jb92563 wrote: