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6th Dec
From Ray Cooper
Here is the AAIB investigation into the loss of ASK 21 which was hit by lightning, which makes interesting reading
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7th Dec
Two major events are taking place in France in the Brittany area in July. Retroplane, a slope event and already in our calendar takes place 8th and 9th of July whilst the following week, July 14-15-16 in almost the same area is the French National Models Sailplanes 2006 contest including scale gliders
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13th Dec
 Here is a video of a new way of launching full size gliders - "Gravity Launch", which I am sure will work with our models. Perhaps just lay down a long plastic sheet on the slope and you are away! For still shots you can go here
Thanks to Zbigniew Michalczyk for this link
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20th Dec
 New Salto
Valenta models are producing a 4.5M version of the Salto. More details from their website
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20th Dec
 Jump to it!
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28th Dec
ETA
For those who like big wings then Ray Cooper sends this link to the site of the largest of them all
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29th Dec
Santa not brought you what you want?
Check out this range of Sweat Shirts with glider related logos from Zazzle
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 Download this must see interesting video from here
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7th Dec
 Skybench announce their long awaited 157" wing span ASK 18 quarter scale model with all wood construction.
Partial kit includes Laser cut plywood and balsawood parts, CAD plan and a beautiful clear canopy.
No info is on the web site yet, but you can print a web order form and fax or mail it to them.
Price $165.00 plus UK shipping approximately $35.00
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14th Dec
Here is a chuckle to help you through the dark nights
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14th Dec
...but slightly more serious
See this video to find out why wings are safer than rotors
Thanks to Steve Davis for this link
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18th Dec
 Vincent Besançon, the prolific French scale builder, has embarked on a new project. At the moment free plans of the Frankfort Cinem 2 are available on his website together with build information and documentation
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22nd Dec
Then clear out your ears for these new movies on this site. Play full screen with the audio turned up for a real BLAST!!. I can specially recommend Puchaz, but be warned, they are big downloads but well worth it!! If you have the know how, why not create a DVD from them.
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28th Dec
 Agricultural aircraft are popular for towing gliders. If you want to have a go at building a Zlin, here is a site with most of the details you need to design your own
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29th Dec
 New retractable engine for sailplanes
More info - in German - form this site
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