With the XC Safari planning starting to take shape, we did some autotow launch trials today at the SVSS field in Davis. The tow equipment consisted of 500' of...
Funny thing every time I think about the Safari for some reason I'm thinking about the Beach Boys also. If we feel a support vehicle is needed to haul...
I'm curious if anyone reduces throws when specked out. I find myself doing erratic flying (wifferdels and even loops)when the glider is just a speck or with...
I have cartwheeled an SBXC three times now shearing the nylon bolts and not damaging the wing. I'm a believer in the 5/16" nylon bolt vs. the 1/4" steel bolt....
I've tried this and it's very easy to do with the newer radios using the dual rate switches. It seems to work well though you need to remember which "mode"...
I have not tried using dual rates, but it seems like it would work. I have heard that some fly with just the trim levers when at high altitude. I have not ...
I still have the other half of the HD rubber that we purchased to test out the car launch technique. It is unused and avaliable for $30 plus shipping. First...
Jim: I will take enough to make one device. Do you take paypal? Dave Campbell jamesathomas@... wrote: I still have the other half of the HD rubber that we...
Hello All, I'm building what will be my first attempt at a cross country ship. I've built the fuse, rudder, stabilators and have the cores for the wing (15feet...
Hi Mike, I've wanted to build a cross country ship for a while but the fuse has been the thing I have dreaded. What have you done for yours? I was going to ...
It was my understanding that Joe Wurts' XC glider named Wiley was a polyhedral glider with flaps. Can anyone confirm this? I believe Joe Wurts dominated XC...
Hi again, I built this particular fuselage using the "lost foam" technique quite awhile ago. You can just make a strong straight keel, add foam, glue on a side...
Hi Mike, The jury is still out on strictly poly or not. Your comment about "first wing" did inspire me though. Another wing could indeed be done after I have...
Any cross-country enthusiasts w/in reasonable driving distance of California Valley interested in getting together to do some flying? I live w/in a hour or so...
I've added a couple of pages to the web site regarding Thermal Safari 2006. The "Reservations & Equipment" page provides more information on this upcoming...
As Dudley mentioned this launch as much as needed format could be done with a TD ship. If not having a vario is keeping someone away I will loan and install a...
I just received a vario shippment from Skymelody. Because of a better exchange rate and a slightly better price to me I'm able to offer the following prices....
Good morning Gents I've rearranged some of the web pages regarding Thermal Safari on the SVSS web site. I've included a picture and description of a winch...
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