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	Vintage Sailplane Association
		The purpose of the Vintage Sailplane Association (VSA) is to promote the acquision, restoration and flying of vintage sailplanes by its members, and to assist the National Soaring Museum in the preservation of soaring history and the promotion of vintage sailplane activity.
		A Vintage Sailplane is any glider out of production since 1958, or a more recently built glider with appearance, performance and construction characteristics similar or comparable to gliders manufactured before 1958.
		A Classic Sailplane is a glider that is at least 25 years old, but is not categorized as a Vintage Sailplane.
	www.vintagesailplane.org (102 words)

	Sailplane and Glider Design
		The definitive text on sailplane design by Fred Thomas, Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the Technical University of Braunschweig (Germany).
		Covers the basics of sailplane design, including aerodynamics and flight mechanics, operational and regulatory requirements, aerodynamic design optimization, wind tunnel and flight test procedures, and historical outlook.
		Appendix with extensive collection of detailed design data and 3-view drawings for over 150 sailplanes, including both vintage gliders and modern sailplanes.
	www.cgpp.com /gr.html (303 words)

	What is a sailplane? (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The oldest sailplanes that are still in use today are from the 60s, such as the trusty old two-seater Bergfalke.
		he cockpit of a modern sailplane is not all that different from the cockpit of any other aircraft, except for the lack of throttle and engine instruments of course.
		To fly within the optimum envelope of the sailplane is much more comfortable and nice than when the plane is sliding around in the sky like a piece of butter in a hot frying pan.
	hem.passagen.se /tkolb/fun/soar/what_e.htm (693 words)

	R/C Sailplanes
		Sailplanes don't have or need engines to keep them flying, although many use electric motors or gas engines powering propellers to 'tow' the sailplanes to a decent altitude.
		Some sailplanes can be launched merely by throwing to get altitude, known to the 'purest' as Hand Launch Gliders or HLG, or by using a towing mechanism from the ground such as a long rubber band known as a hi-start or with an electric winch.
		To get the sailplane to a high altitude means attaching your sailplane the line end of the hi-start with a ring on the hi-start and 'tow hook' on the bottom of the plane (near the plane's center of gravity) and staking the rubber end into the ground.
	www.fatlion.com /sailplanes/sailplanes.html (2574 words)

	Aeros AL-12 Ultralight Sailplane
		Currently among the proponents of soaring flight there is more and more discussion of the idea of a sailplane that could have some of the positive features of hang gliders and rigid wing gliders.
		The possibility of soaring flight while using narrow thermals and "microlift", to takeoff from hang gliding sites, and to have the simplicity of quick rigging and ease of transportation as well as low cost of the aircraft is something that many soaring pilots have stated a desire for.
		At the same time it is desirable for this aircraft to have great aerodynamic performance - especially with it's glide ratio, wonderful controllability, good stall and spin characteristics, as well as provide for a higher comfort during flight, which should enable longer soaring flights without tiring as quickly.
	www.justfly.com /news/al12.htm (384 words)

	1-26 Sailplane Manual
		The SGS 1-26 is a single-place all metal, fabric covered intermediate type sailplane by Schweizer Aircraft Corp. at Elmira, New York.
		Winch or auto tows may be executed in the usual manner with either the forward or CG release, although, a higher altitude is reached with the CG release.
		Even though the sailplane is on the ground, it is very important to fly it to a complete stop.
	home.earthlink.net /~hp18racer/msa/manual_126.html (1452 words)

	SSA Competition Rules
		Sailplane handicapping will be applied in an effort to measure pilot soaring skill, even though sailplanes of different performance are flown.
		Is responsible for all field operations such as towplane operations, sailplane and vehicle movement on the ground, sailplane launches, and landing procedures.
		The sailplane is fitted with a ballistic parachute system approved by the sailplane manufacturer and designed to safely lower the plane and all occupants to the ground.
	sailplane-racing.org /Rules/Rules2005SportNat.html (7828 words)

	The Sailplane Class @ Penn State
		Specifically, a group of approximately twenty-five students, freshmen through seniors, is involved in the design and construction of a variety of different sailplanes.
		The second component is concerned with design groups of four to six students, in which the students design and analyze sailplanes, such as their performance, structure, stability and control, and so forth.
		The third component is the fabrication of parts that have been designed and analyzed theoretically, such as the current project of an Easy-to-Build sailplane made out of modern composite materials.
	www.psu.edu /dept/aerospace/sailplane/index.html (202 words)

	Sailplane Racing
		Sailplane Racing Committee has adopted the BGA handicaps with minor modifications the basis for the NZ marking system.
		The rules and scoring system employed are those laid down by the GNZ Sailplane Racing Committee.
		The basic principles are that the contest is a distance event, extends over the whole year and is run in two classes, a sports (or junior class) and an open class.
	www.gliding.co.nz /racing/Racing.htm (911 words)

	Silent Wings Airshows - SAILPLANE
		Bob's classic sailplane act, "On Silent Wings", is truly a ballet in the sky.
		The silent, graceful sailplane maneuvers provide a stark contrast to the loud, raucous powered aircraft performances.
		With the introduction of Bob's self-launching jet sailplane, the Salto sailplane will be available for special appearances only.
	www.silentwingsairshows.com /sailplane.html (150 words)

	SAILPLANES UNLIMITED...Articles and Tips (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Take a look at what the German guys will be flying this year in their third DMFV aerobatic event to be held in Gemuenden/Main (not far from Frankfurt) on 1-3 September 2000.
		There are a variety of methods used to secure sailplane and towplane wheels to their axles.
		Modern aircraft, from the space shuttle, to airliners, to sailplanes, are almost without exception light or white in color to keep cabin and structural temperatures low by reflecting the punishing rays of the sun.
	www.sailplanes.com /tips.html (801 words)

	Tower Hobbies' Easy RC—Sailplanes
		Sailplane contests, such as cross-country and pylon racing, give pilots the opportunity to match skills against those of their peers.
		The motor may be turned on and off during flight to power the sailplane from one thermal current to the next.
		R/C sailplanes are controlled by a radio systems that consists of a transmitter—which stays with you on the ground—plus a receiver, servos, and receiver battery (all of which are "on-board" components, mounted inside your model).
	www.easyrc.com /sailplanes/index.html (2128 words)

	SAILPLANE MODIFICATIONS
		In the high speed region, especially on the flapped sailplane, the flow on the forward half of the upper and lower surface of the wing should be laminar and on the fuselage up the region of the wing the flow should be laminar.
		The equipment you need to determine what part of your sailplane is laminar consists of 1/16th inch diameter plastic tubing that you get from your hobby shop and a stethoscope.
		Separations occur principally in a region where the geometry of the sailplane changes too abruptly and the boundary layer leaves the surface.
	www.betsybyars.com /guy/soaring_symposia/72-modif.html (3870 words)

	Trimming Your Sailplane for Optimum Performance
		I've been flying R/C sailplanes for about 18 years, and what success I have had is strongly related to what I have learned about properly setting up a sailplane.
		The sailplanes no longer plowed through the air, but were actually "light on their feet," reacting to the subtlest of movements of the air and controls.
		The response of your sailplane to the Dive Test is going to be directly affected by your elevator trim setting at the start of the dive.
	www.reddata.com /sass/soaring_info/techdocs/trimming_your_sailplane.htm (1944 words)

	R/C Sailplane Glossary
		Handlaunch sailplanes are typically CG 'sensitive' in that changes of as little as 1/16 of an inch can have a dramatic effect on the performance.
		Most of the modern racing sailplanes are termed 'composite' and have beautiful carbon fiber wings that have a core of gray urethane foam.
		A push rod is used to connect a servo to a control horn (via a clevis or z-bend in a wire).
	www.fatlion.com /sailplanes/glossary.html (3807 words)

	NASA - NASA's Experimental Sailplane Soars Like a Bird
		The sailplane did just that several times without human intervention during a series of research flights at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Calif. The tests validated Allen's premise that using thermal lift could significantly extend the range and flight endurance of small unmanned air vehicles.
		The sailplane was modified by Dryden aerospace technicians to incorporate a small electric motor and an autopilot programmed to detect thermals.
		The modified sailplane gained an average altitude in 23 updrafts of 565 feet, and in one strong thermal ascended 2,770 feet.
	www.nasa.gov /home/hqnews/2005/oct/HQ_05335_Soaring_UAVs.html (419 words)

	Process
		Sailplanes are always descending relative to the air in which they are flying.
		The wing on your sailplane is shaped and tilted so the air moving over it moves faster than the air moving under it.
		Since a sailplane has no motor to provide thrust, it must be designed to have as little drag as possible.
	home.comcast.net /~paulwiedorn/SailplaneQuest/process.htm (2380 words)

	Sailplane (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Designed by Carl Goldberg in the early 1940's, the Sailplane is a stable performer that will handle a lot of power yet still have a floating glide.
		It is reported that the first Satellites used Sailplane wing and tails.
		This Sailplane is on display in the AMA museum in Muncie, IN.
	www.freeflightmodels.com /picturedatabase/sailplane.htm (63 words)

	Model Airplanes - Model Sailplane Homepage
		Sailplanes (or "gliders" for the unrefined) have always been one of my favorite types of model airplanes.
		My first built-up sailplane was a Sterling Models Schweitzer (I think it was a 1-26 model).
		I decided to try my hand at electric flight and purchased Great Planes Spectra electric powered sailplane while in Loveland, CO, and was able to fly it from an expansive field adjacent to my back yard.
	home.earthlink.net /~modelairplanes/airplanes/sailplanes.htm (1977 words)

	Thirty Thousand Feet - Soaring
		Experimental Soaring Association ESA (formerly the Sailplane Homebuilders Association) was formed in 1979 by a group of pilots, designers, and craftsmen, and has been energetically active ever since.
		Sailplane Enterprises Southern California gliderport with sailplane rides, rentals, soaring lessons, aero tows for clubs and individuals with personal sailplanes.
		Auxiliary-powered Sailplane Association A non-profit organization founded to encourage the design, development and safe use of self-launching and sustainer engine sailplanes to advance the art of soaring.
	www.thirtythousandfeet.com /soaring.htm (2081 words)

	Sensa Sailplane Magic Airshow (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The sailplane is the safest and best way to not only learn to fly, but also to take a ride in.
		The Sensa Sailplane Magic Grob has a glide ratio of 36:1, which means on a calm day from one mile up, I could glide for 36 miles, it has a wing span of over 57 feet and weights 900 lbs.
		Now for you power pilots, who might think that soaring is too tame, wait until you experience cross country flight of up to 1,267 miles, or climb to just under 50,000, and saying, look ma, no engine, now that’s real flying and true FREEDOM.
	www.sensaonline.com /page/sailplane_magic.htm (333 words)

	Eastern Sailplane \| Schleicher Sailplanes
		Over 8600 SCHLEICHER sailplanes flying in Germany and throughout the world bear convincing testimony to their expertise as designers and manufacturers.
		Founded in 1925, they are the oldest Sailplane manufacturer in the world and the largest of the German sailplane builders, both in production capacity and number of employees.
		SCHLEICHER is the only manufacturer to span the entire breadth of the Sailplane market, starting with single and double seat trainers and following through all four classes, with top designs in every category (Training, Standard, 15 meter, 18meter, and open class).
	www.easternsailplane.com /sailplane.html (257 words)

	ScienceDaily: NASA's Experimental Sailplane Soars Like A Bird
		The sailplane did just that several times without human interventionduring a series of research flights at NASA's Dryden Flight ResearchCenter, Calif. The tests validated Allen's premise that using thermallift could significantly extend the range and flight endurance of smallunmanned air vehicles.
		The sailplane was modified by Dryden aerospacetechnicians to incorporate a small electric motor and an autopilotprogrammed to detect thermals.
		The modified sailplane gained an averagealtitude in 23 updrafts of 565 feet, and in one strong thermal ascended2,770 feet.
	www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2005/10/051010100548.htm (790 words)

	Vintage Sailplane Association (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The purpose of the organization shall be to promote the acquisition, restoration and flying of vintage sailplanes by its members, and to assist the National Soaring Museum in the preservation of soaring history and the promotion of vintage sailplane activity.
		An annual meeting shall be held each year in conjunction with an annual vintage sailplane regatta, or in conjunction with the annual convention of the Soaring Society of America (SSA).
		A Classic Sailplane is a glider that is at least 25 years old, but is not categorized as a Vintage Sailplane.
	vintagesailplane.org /bylaws.shtml (520 words)

	Homebuilt sailplanes
		Sailplane Homebuilders Association (SHA) is a division of Soaring Society of America.
		The purpose of the Sailplane Homebuilders Association is to stimulate interest in sailplane design and construction by homebuilders.
		Ultralight sailplane, basic wood construction with use of carbon epoxy to reduce weight and improve stifness.
	www.piteraq.dk /flight/homesail.html (3353 words)

	The RC Sailplane Page
		A training sailplane will be light weight with sufficient drag to prevent extreme speed build up.
		Since it is inevitable that you will have to repair your sailplane at some point, you will have developed most of the skills and knowledge required by building from a kit.
		Model sailplane construction and operation is both a hobby and a sport.
	www.ccdemo.info /SportsAndHobbies/RCSailplane.html (2929 words)

	How to Buy a Radio-Controlled Sailplane or Glider - eHow.com
		Sailplanes truly are miniature airplanes operating on the same physical principles as their regular counterparts.
		A sailplane, by definition, has a large wing area and wants to soar, but you'll want to begin your hobby with a trainer model.
		Sailplanes can be equipped with small electric motors to get the aircraft airborne, but the simplest launch method is a "hi-start," a rubber band-stake-cord device that pulls the sailplane aloft like a kite.
	www.ehow.com /how_10408_buy-radio-controlled.html (563 words)

	The Sailplane Class @ Penn State
		A strong emphasis of the Sailplane class is on "hands-on" experience in the laboratory.
		The mixer group is in charge of fabricating components for the control mixer of the American Falcon sailplane.
		The control mixer is the mechanism that translates the inputs from the pilot into movement for the ailerons.
	www.psu.edu /dept/aerospace/sailplane/lab.html (206 words)

	YouTube - Sailplane Crash
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		PZL Junior Sailplane - North Plains, OR, Oct 11, 2006
	www.youtube.com /watch?v=_xCct8cDtyk (634 words)

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