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Soaring in FLA?

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Old 07-15-2003 | 01:06 AM
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Default Soaring in FLA?

I live on the West coast of FLA and Im curious as to how well I can expect to fare with a glider. Should I try a hotliner or just a powered glider first?
Old 07-15-2003 | 02:33 AM
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Default Soaring in FLA?

Check with Florida Soaring Society. They have lots of knowledgable people who can help you.

http://www.soar-fss.org/

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Old 07-25-2003 | 05:06 PM
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Hi Rich

We in our club in Winter Haven - Fl are flying 4 meter plus scale gliders for over 4 years. With great sucess.

We are set up for towing gliders up to 8 meters.

Florida is exelent for thermaling last week I broke our field record with my ASK - 18 (2 h 8 min 28 sec). That was a great fly. But a little to long. It gets very tiring after one hour.

If you want feel free to contact me any time. You could also come by and have a look.

Landi
Old 07-29-2003 | 04:07 PM
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Default Re: Soaring in Fl

Originally posted by Landi
Hi Rich


We are set up for towing gliders up to 8 meters.

Can you catch thermals at that altitude? LOL

(sorry - couldn't help myself)
Old 07-29-2003 | 04:59 PM
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Default Very Smart

Hey Ed

With 8 meters I mean Wingsapn.

You Smarty you.

Saludos Landi

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