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aeajr
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 Posted - 09/20/2006 : 2:57:36 PM
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THE NEW GLIDER PILOT'S HANDBOOK
Second Edition
by Ed Anderson
If you are just getting started in thermal duration gliders in any form, then there are many things you will want to know. In the first edition of the New Glider Pilot's Handbook, I compiled the resources based on a series of articles I wrote for RCEzine.com. Unfortunately the magazine went under so the info is no longer available. I have rewritten much of the material and posted it in a variety of places around the forums. Most of them can be found right here in the Novice Lounge.
This is a compilation of many of those articles and threads. While most of the articles are mine, I have included some excellent work by other authors as well. Hopefully they won't mind, since they posted them on the internet. Also, I have provided links that go to various forums and locations so the new glider pilot can discover the breadth of on-line resources that are available. The articles are rich with links to other resources as well, so this listing is deceptive. There is much more behind the links than you might expect.
Some of the links go to threads that I started when I had a question. I felt the content of those threads was so good that I have included them here as resources. Have you ever sat in a class, hopeful that someone else will ask the question that you don't want to ask? Well, I asked for you. Take a look at the responses.
I invite other pilots to contribute to the thread to expand and supplement what I have compiled here. I invite those with questions to post them in this thread or one of the threads referenced below. The only dumb question is the one you don't ask.
To new and experienced flyers alike, I hope you find something here that will be useful and will contribute to your soaring experience.
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GETTING STARTED
Getting started with Gliders
http://www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=217
Discus Launched Gliders
http://www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=230
Why Join a Club?
http://www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=238
Welcome to the Novice Lounge
http://www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=224
TIPS
Learning to use a Hi-Start
http://www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=216
Detecting Thermals
http://f4bscale.worldonline.co.uk/Thermals.htm
Aviation Weather
From the full text of the classic FAA guide
http://www.aviationweather.ws/095_Thermal_Soaring.php
Plane Locators
http://www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=237
Performance Tuning Gliders
http://www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=227
Using Ballast
http://www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=232
Test Flight Procedures
http://www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=226
Workshop Ventilation
http://www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=235
Tip Stalling and Wing Washout
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_1120310/tm.htm
Getting Planes out of trees
http://www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=239
Sample Set-up for a Full House Glider
http://www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=233
Weather - Knowing when to fly
http://www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=236
Contest Strategies
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265089
RADIOS
Choosing a Sailplane Radio - What to Consider
http://www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=223
FIRST TIME SERVO SET-UP
http://www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=248
What Goes on Which Stick
http://www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=234
The Importance of Range Checks
http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/vbglossar.php?do=showentry&id=34
EPA/ATV
http://www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=247
DUAL RATES AND EXPONENTIAL EXPLAINED AND COMPARED
http://www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=249
THE JOY OF SOARING
The Joy of the Hunt
http://www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=225
Soaring is more fun with friends
http://www.flyesl.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=228
Follow me, silently, and I'll show you where there's lift! :)
Best regards,
Ed Anderson
aeajr on the forums
Long Island Silent Flyers
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Best regards,
Ed Anderson
Long Island Silent Flyers
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aeajr
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Posted - 10/05/2006 : 1:27:24 PM
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Did you find this collection of information useful?
Best regards,
Ed Anderson
aeajr on the forums
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Duane
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Posted - 03/16/2007 : 10:11:56 AM
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Great collection of links. Pics are a nice touch.
Duane
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