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There is a soaring podcast at Soaring the Sky.
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NZ Glider towing challenge
Exadios replied to Frank Van Der Hoeven's topic in Gliders and Soaring Aircraft Usergroup
Really. How so? -
NZ Glider towing challenge
Exadios replied to Frank Van Der Hoeven's topic in Gliders and Soaring Aircraft Usergroup
Great. Looking at the table the descent rate of the Eurofox is the main contributor to its good time. -
NZ Glider towing challenge
Exadios replied to Frank Van Der Hoeven's topic in Gliders and Soaring Aircraft Usergroup
So, why is the descent rate for the Eurofox so high? -
April 13-17.
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Exadios commented on Exadios's gallery image in Gliders and Soaring
I don't actually know the story on this one. I got this from FB. Unfortunately this site does not accept links to to the source. The original caption was, "Richmond Gliding Club with their unique IS-28B2 glider trailer at Forbes!" I posted it here because its so bizarre. Most of the other photos that I've posted recently have either been taken by myself or sent to us for publication. -
Glider Mid Air Collision at World Championships
Exadios replied to scre80's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
No doubt all of that is true. But what's it got to do will two gliders colliding at the WGC? -
Glider Mid Air Collision at World Championships
Exadios replied to scre80's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
And? -
Glider Mid Air Collision at World Championships
Exadios replied to scre80's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
Huh? -
Glider Mid Air Collision at World Championships
Exadios replied to scre80's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
More of the same. -
Glider Mid Air Collision at World Championships
Exadios replied to scre80's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
The temp given in the manuals is usually 2 degrees C. Some of the twins have a little more complex tail water ballast arrangements. For instance our club DG505 has two tail tanks - 'A' and 'B'. The 'A' tank is to compensate for the wing water as in the single. The 'B' tank is to compensate for the rear pilot. So the 'A' tank can be dumped but 'B' tank cannot - which is a shame because that implies that the rear pilot cannot be dumped either - ha ha. The singles are arranged so that tail empties faster than the wings so that there's no possibility of getting the C of G too far back. In contrast the DG505 has a system of actuator interlocks. In this case the wing tanks cannot be dumped until the tail tap is opened - and once it is opened it cannot be closed from the cockpit. So, once the pilot decides to dump all the associated tail ballast is lost. -
Updated Version - FAI SGP Australia - Race 7 Final Glide - YouTube
Exadios commented on Exadios's gallery image in Gliders and Soaring
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Glider Mid Air Collision at World Championships
Exadios replied to scre80's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
'C'. :) -
Glider Mid Air Collision at World Championships
Exadios replied to scre80's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
To be exact faster (i.e. increased speed) means less tight turns. But, of course, increased wing loading means a speed increase is necessary. -
Glider Mid Air Collision at World Championships
Exadios replied to scre80's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
Aft CoG is scary. And 50 Knots is too slow. I'm surprised that the tug didn't have problems at that speed - let alone you. Do not let the tug fly slower than 65 Knots with water! WRT the rudder pedals no doubt that you've learned your CHAOTIC check since then. :) -
Glider Mid Air Collision at World Championships
Exadios replied to scre80's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
Whenever needed, but certainly before landing - which is why you often see the last of the water being dumped on final. The idea is to match the amount of water to the day. The stronger the day the more water. A typical competition tactic is to load more water than you think will be needed and, after testing the thermals, dump some before the start. This is because it is very difficult to add water while in flight. :) Also, as the day dies towards the end, it is common to dump some more. -
Glider Mid Air Collision at World Championships
Exadios replied to scre80's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
Parachutes are mandatory in (most) competitions. Otherwise, they are not. -
Glider Mid Air Collision at World Championships
Exadios replied to scre80's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
If the Salto pilot had not been in such a hurry he could have eaten his apple before he 'ejected'. :) -
Glider Mid Air Collision at World Championships
Exadios replied to scre80's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
From Mat Scutter: (Everyone is ok) Easily my worst ever... - Matthew Scutter's Gliding | Facebook -
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Huge bird smashes through window, lands in pilot's lap.
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Details here.