VGC News/Newsletters - Lakes Gliding Club
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A Condor flies over fhe Derby & Lancsclub during the 1954 World Comps.WINTER STORAGEStore your glider undercover less than one mile from Camphilland be able to tow it out to fly, for only £50 until the 31 stMarch. Too good to be true? Contact; Mrs J. Redfem, EdgeMoor Farm, Abney Grange, Hathersage, Sheffield, S30 IAA.Tel 01433 650492.FOR SALENord 1300 (French copy of the Grunau II b) Very good condition,airworthy, re-covered in '84, and 150 hours flownsince. Fitted with a Tost winch hook and Aerazur nose hook.With fabric covered trailer (500 kg loaded). Can be seen inGrenoble by arrangement. Contact Didier Fulchiron, Quartierde L'Eglise, F-38770 La Motte d' Aveillans, France. Tel (33) 4763078 18 (answering machine)FOR SALEThe only example of the BAC 7, the first British two-seater,designed in 1931. Fully restored/reconstructed to flying conditionin 1991, with 38 hours to date. For further detailscontact either Mike Maufe Tel 01943 608910, or Tony MaufeTel 01603 872737.FOR SALEOlympia 2 BGA 606 . This classic glider has been the subjectof an extensive overhaul in 1993-4 and is in pristine condition.It is fully instrumented and equipped for two-man rigging andground handling. The fully overhauled trailer (wood) is also inexcellent condition.Full engineering details of the work done together with anillustrated diary of the overhaul is also available.This sale provides an opportunity to purchase a glider thatrequires no work in the forseeable future - only very enjoyableflying. For full details contact Peter Wells on 01903(Worthing) 521065 or Mick Dunford on 01903 245309.FOR SALEOlympia 2B. Manufactured in 1962, one of the last two made.Fully instrumented. Parachute, fibreglass-covered trailer andrigging aids etc. Has been carefully stored each winter intrailer inside a dry shed. Complete set of documents availablecovering life of this delightful-to-f1y aircraft. Competition Nohas been retained annually. Contact Joe Wren, 6 Rousham Rd.Tackley, Oxford OX5 3AJ Tel 01869 331338.S\l\~W~~THE JOUP.NAL OF •THE AIP.PlANE 1920-1940Leo Opdycke, EditorW.W.1 AERO (1900·1919), and SKYWAYS (1920·1940):our two Journals. which contain:• information on current projects • historical research• news of museums and airshows • workshop notes• technical drawings, data• information on paint and calor• photographS• aeroplanes, engines, parts for sale• scale modelling material• PLUS: your wants and disposals• news of current publications of all kinds' PLUS more..Sample copies S4 each.Published by WORLD WAR 1 c.e..w~, INe.15 Crescelll Ho,HI. J-'ollqilkeersic. NY 12601. USA (914) 473-3679Front cover. 'The two Hiitters ofJohn Lee and Graham Saw/Nick Newton after a dual tow at the Booker rally'Rear Cover: The Ai/field at Bar-sur-Seine, location ofour25th International RallyPublished by:The Vintage Glider ClubWingsThe StreetEwelmeOxon OX I0 6HQTel: 01491839245Editorial Team:c/o Graham Ferrier41 Oakdale RoadDownendBristolBSI66DSTel: 0117 9490 509Disc conversion, text massage, page assembly, black and white halftone production, design and consultancy,by Roger Booth Associates, 99 Keymer Road, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 8QL.Tel: (01273) 842244 Fax: (01273) 842246. Email rogeCbooth@pubshop.demon.co.uk
"You con bank on us"-------------....... "Ottfur" ReleasesManufacturers Reconditioned Exchange Service£89 plus carriage and vat\SK94 EMERGENCY PARACHUTEThe SK94 emergency back parachute has been specifically designed for the needs of pilots of gliders, balloons andlight aircraft. It provides rapid safe opening combined with a Iow descent rate coupled with an effective steeringsystem. This latest state of the art soft backrack parachute designed by W. Budzinski, features a rapid opening twopin release 24 gore canopy. The principa parts of this low descent rate canopy are constructed in zero porosityAmerican fabric. The steering system (patent applied for) provides easy and rapid response and is controlled by twohand ring grips. The pack has been designed for comfort on long flights, and has a hook free slim profile to allow arapid and clean evacuation. An adjustable lumbar support is provided as standard.Specifications• Two Pin Release• 24 Gore Canopy• External Pilot Chute• Three Point Harness• American Zero Porosity Canopy Fabric• 20 Year Life• Jump Life subject to 'On Condition' Inspection byan approved packer• Rate of Descent (lSA Conditions)@ 100 kgs =4.4m/s @70kgs =3.6m/s• Parachute Horizontal Forward Speed = 4 ktsAgents~EuropeAnglo Polish Sailplanes LtdWycombe Air ParkBooker, Marlow,England 5L7 3DRTel: (01628) 39690Fax: (01628) 39690Specifications• 360 degree steering turn rate = 12 seconds• Minimum Safety Height with immediate opening:(a) with zero horizontal speed (ie Balloon) = 80metres(b) with a horizontal flying speed of 70 kts = 70metres• Recommended maximum deployment speed =tSOkts• Pack Dimensions: Length 600mm, Width 400mm,Depth 8Smm, Normal TapenngWeight 7.5kgNorninal• Designed and Manufacrured in Poland by Air PalLtd to comply with US Standard TSO 23c• Type certified• UK Design Registered• Price induding carrying bag £485Agents-EuropeCair Aviation7 Sharpthorne Close!field, CrawleySussex, England RHll OLDTel: 01293) 543832Fax: (01293) 513819
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"You con bank on us"-------------....... "Ottfur" ReleasesManufacturers Reconditioned Exchange Service£89 plus carriage and vat\SK94 EMERGENCY PARACHUTEThe SK94 emergency back parachute has been specifically designed for the needs of pilots of gliders, balloons andlight aircraft. It provides rapid safe opening combined with a Iow descent rate coupled with an effective steeringsystem. This latest state of the art soft backrack parachute designed by W. Budzinski, features a rapid opening twopin release 24 gore canopy. The principa parts of this low descent rate canopy are constructed in zero porosityAmerican fabric. The steering system (patent applied for) provides easy and rapid response and is controlled by twohand ring grips. The pack has been designed for comfort on long flights, and has a hook free slim profile to allow arapid and clean evacuation. An adjustable lumbar support is provided as standard.Specifications• Two Pin Release• 24 Gore Canopy• External Pilot Chute• Three Point Harness• American Zero Porosity Canopy Fabric• 20 Year Life• Jump Life subject to 'On Condition' Inspection byan approved packer• Rate of Descent (lSA Conditions)@ 100 kgs =4.4m/s @70kgs =3.6m/s• Parachute Horizontal Forward Speed = 4 ktsAgents~EuropeAnglo Polish Sailplanes LtdWycombe Air ParkBooker, Marlow,England 5L7 3DRTel: (01628) 39690Fax: (01628) 39690Specifications• 360 degree steering turn rate = 12 seconds• Minimum Safety Height with immediate opening:(a) with zero horizontal speed (ie Balloon) = 80metres(b) with a horizontal flying speed of 70 kts = 70metres• Recommended maximum deployment speed =tSOkts• Pack Dimensions: Length 600mm, Width 400mm,Depth 8Smm, Normal TapenngWeight 7.5kgNorninal• Designed and Manufacrured in Poland by Air PalLtd to comply with US Standard TSO 23c• Type certified• UK Design Registered• Price induding carrying bag £485Agents-EuropeCair Aviation7 Sharpthorne Close!field, CrawleySussex, England RHll OLDTel: 01293) 543832Fax: (01293) 513819
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