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[Ernie Buenafe]

I sent LP a picture of the Angela. Just couldn't resist bragging about my new toy. Of course, he one-ups me with this beauty. Looks to be a 3-meter Salto. Anyway, he wants me to let him know next time I go flying. I guess he's in town.

[Carris Mike]

A beauty!

Although I would rather fly Connies.

On Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 02:35:19 PM MDT, Ernie Buenafe <ernie....@gmail.com> wrote:

I sent LP a picture of the Angela. Just couldn't resist bragging about my new toy. Of course, he one-ups me with this beauty. Looks to be a 3-meter Salto. Anyway, he wants me to let him know next time I go flying. I guess he's in town.

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[Dan Tandberg]

It's not possible to fly in a sailplane that is named "Connie." "Connie" is a nickname for the Lockheed Constellation, a historic airliner, not a sailplane. The Constellation was a popular and influential aircraft, but it was not designed for gliding. [1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Here's why "Connie" isn't a sailplane:

• "Connie" refers to the Lockheed Constellation: This is a type of fixed-wing aircraft, specifically a four-engine airliner known for its distinctive shape and long-range capabilities. [1, 1, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10]
• Sailplanes are unpowered aircraft: Sailplanes, also known as gliders, rely on soaring in air currents rather than engines for flight. [11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16]
• "Connie" is a nickname: The name "Connie" was a nickname for the Constellation, reflecting its appearance and widespread use. [1, 1, 3, 3]

If you're interested in flying sailplanes, you'll need to find a sailplane manufacturer and model that suits your needs. Popular options include: [11, 11, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21]

• Hess-Lammel: This type of sailplane is designed for high-performance gliding and competition.
• Krupp: This type of sailplane is designed for speed and maneuverability.
• Riehl: This type of sailplane is designed for ease of use and affordability.

If you're looking for information about flying sailplanes, you can find resources online, including:

• The National Air and Space Museum: The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., has a collection of gliders and information about their history. [1, 1, 11, 11, 22]
• The Wright Brothers National Memorial: The Wright Brothers National Memorial in North Carolina honors the inventors of the airplane and has exhibits about early gliders and flight. [12, 12, 23]

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://www.twahotel.com/connie-airplane/connies-history

[2] https://hars.org.au/display/lockheed-c-121c-super-constellation/

[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_Constellation

[4] https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2007/august/super-constellation

[5] https://planetags.com/blogs/planetags-blog/n1552v-exploring-the-legendary-lockheed-l-749a-constellation

[6] https://planehistoria.com/constellation/

[7] https://www.facebook.com/YanksAirMuseum/posts/it-was-on-todays-date-in-1954-that-cecilio-imaz-batida-of-spain-set-a-world-spee/1036411025163395/

[8] https://laccei.org/LACCEI2013-Cancun/StudentPapers/SP048.pdf

[9] https://www.airvectors.net/avconnie.html

[10] https://www.sherburnaeroclub.com/blog/plan-execute-cross-country-light-aircraft-trip

[11] https://www.pilotmall.com/blogs/news/how-to-become-a-glider-pilot-everything-you-need-to-know

[12] https://www.wright-brothers.org/History_Wing/Wright_Story/Inventing_the_Airplane/Wagging_Its_Tail/Last_Piece_of_Puzzle.htm

[13] https://ingeniumcanada.org/channel/articles/above-the-lakes-above-the-vales-the-koser-koser-hrovat-kb-3-jadran-hydroglider

[14] https://www.machinedesign.com/markets/recreation/article/21833587/windward-performance-designs-and-manufactures-sailplanes-and-gliders-the-perlan-to-set-altitude-record-for-manned-flight

[15] https://www.cotswoldgliding.co.uk/an-introduction-to-gliding/

[16] https://www.pilotmall.com/blogs/news/how-to-become-a-glider-pilot-everything-you-need-to-know

[17] https://eaglepubs.erau.edu/introductiontoaerospaceflightvehicles/chapter/gliders-sailplanes/

[18] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applebay_Zuni

[19] https://www.pilotmall.com/blogs/news/sailplanes-vs-gliders-key-differences-explained

[20] https://g-aerosports.com/

[21] https://www.nbwindsurfing.com/shop/c/p/XO-Fly-x64950748.htm

[22] https://www.aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeDossier.php?Serial=164041

[23] https://www.npca.org/articles/3680-next-in-flight

[Richard Shagam]

It looks like we need to put together a scale aerotow-in so that LP can try out his new bird.

Richard Shagam
Albuquerque, NM

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Check out astrophotos from my driveway at:

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and Apr '24 solar eclipse pics at: 

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[Ise Dave]

I’m guessing Connie’s is 1-1 scale?

 

Dave 

 

 

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[Carris Mike]

Ernie Buenafes' wife has a nick name of "Connie", and has a full scale Salto...so it is a matter of perspective

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[Dan Tandberg]

Oh well, so much for my AI attempt.   

[Carris Mike]

Chuckle

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