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Special Savings at www.GLIDERBOOKS.com

2008-06-11T01:45:28Z

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Re: ERROR on YELLOW Conversion Ruler from www.GLIDERBOOKS.com

2008-02-22T22:18:40Z

Hi Rhonda,
We (NCSA) did not get the conversion rulers in the last order - of 3
sets - to Gliderbooks
I'd appreciate the new orange conversion rulers when you get them
printed to be sent to
"Monique Weil,
6022 Merriewood Dr.
Oakland CA 94611
thanks
Monique Weil
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ERROR on YELLOW Conversion Ruler from www.GLIDERBOOKS.com

2008-02-20T03:42:32Z

If you have the YELLOW Conversion Ruler available from [link]
and at the SSA Convention in Albuquerque, please accept our apologies
that the time conversion chart is incorrect. We are in the process of
having new ORANGE conversion rulers printed. Please send us your name,
mailing address, and how many rulers you have to

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2007-12-12T01:18:30Z

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3rd Printing of FTMFG and GPHAK

2007-08-15T02:41:48Z

We have sold out of our second printing of the Glider Pilot's Handbook
of Aeronautical Knowledge (GPHAK) the Flight Training Manual for
Gliders (FTMFG) and are stocking up with our third printing.
Thank you to everyone who supplied feedback. Utilizing short print
runs, we are able to quickly incorporate your suggestions. Our goal is

Re: Summer SALE time at www.GliderBooks.com

2007-08-01T19:00:33Z

Just a quick update -- you no longer need to use the coupon code to
get the discount, the discounted price is right on the order page.
Thanks,
Rhonda

Summer SALE time at www.GliderBooks.com

2007-07-27T15:59:50Z

It's time for another special! Spread the word!
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Russell teaching X-C for Tropic Bird Soaring

2007-06-14T17:56:54Z

Russell Holtz, author of the Glider Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical
Knowledge and the Flight Training Manual for Gliders will be doing one-
on-one cross-country instruction in the Tropic Bird Duo Discus this
summer at Minden.
See Tropic Bird Soaring [link] for more
information.

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2007-04-20T17:57:55Z

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Re: 2nd Printing

2007-03-28T01:24:47Z

The second printing is complete! We are now fully restocked and ready
to go. Below is a summary of things that changed between the 1st and
2nd printing.
Changes to GPHAK
Progress Record
Marked sections required for transition pilots.
Section 6.11
Replaced Figure 6.55
Figure 6.55 - Wind speed increasing with altitude amplifies the wave

2nd Printing

2007-03-06T03:21:25Z

Hello All--
I will be sending the files to the printer for our 2nd printing of
both the "Glider Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge" and the
"Flight Training Manual for Gliders" early next week. If you have any
suggestions or comments for changes to the books please let us know as
soon as possible so that we can address any issues and make revisions

Re: Three isssues

2007-03-05T21:52:44Z

Robert,
Thanks for your feedback. I have some comments and questions about
the three issues you posted about, which I have inserted after your
comments.
I hadn't heard this before, although I can see how it could happen.
Could you expand on this? Or give me some references?
I am concerned that if I change this, others will say that the glider

Three isssues

2007-03-02T00:04:48Z

1. Lesson 4.22, page 104 - I have heard and have reason to believe it is true that approach stall spin accidents are most likely to occur coming out of a turn using too little rudder. This may bear some comment.
2. Lesson 3., page 40 - I agree with the tow position taught at Seminole glider port that, with higher powered tow planes, keeping the tow plane a bit above the horizon is better. It results in a much lower likelyhood of slack line and makes for a more efficient tow. The risk of slack line is less with a decreased risk of towline breaks; however it does produce a slight increase in the risk of a broken tow line coming back and entangling the controls rather than dropping below the glider.

Proposed change to Lesson 5.2 of FTMFG

2007-02-28T20:23:05Z

I have recieved some feedback on the way I intoduced the landing
pattern in Lesson 5.2 of the Flight Training Manual for Gliders
(FTMFG).
I have downloaded a PDF file to the "files" section of this group
titled "FTMFG Lesson 5_2.pdf". This file contains proposed changes
to the lesson.
I would appreciate feedback anyone has.

Wave Description, pg 134, figure 6.55, GPHAK

2007-02-23T23:17:51Z

Polly Ridgeway, a CFI at Sky Sailing in Warner Springs brought up an
issue with the desription of wave given in Figure 6.55 on page 134 of
the Glider Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge. We have
updated the figure and associated text. The new page can found in the
"files" section of this forum, or on [link].