A good one for that date.Almost believable though.
Glenn
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From: "David Long" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 5:44 PM
Subject: [Aus-soaring] [Fwd: Newsletter Apr 1]
From Tom Knauff's newsletter.
Dave L
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Subject: Newsletter Apr 1
From: "Tom Knauff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Mon, April 2, 2007 12:27 am
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The FAI (Federation Aviation International) has discovered an error in the
calculation to convert Statute miles into Kilometers, which is causing the
USA to
forfeit many aviation records including nearly all claims for
international gliding
records.
The NAA (National Aviation Association) is disputing the FAI ruling even
though it
seems they have confirmed the small error in the formula.
The SSA (Soaring Society of America) has deferred the problem to the rules
committee. As it turns out, many recent soaring contests have been
computed
erroneously, and some competition pilots are upset with the
re-calculations which is
resulting is some top-ranked pilots no longer having enough points to
compete in the
upcoming international contests.
On the other side of the big pond, England is elated with the new ruling,
since some
of their pilots will now be ranked higher on the international scoring
system.
England only recently changed from furlongs, perches, and rods to measure
distance,
but still refuses to change the pronunciation of "kilometers" so it rhymes
with
"thermometer."
It is expected the new ruling will cause quite a stir, not only among the
flying
community but will also affect space travel, and perhaps ownership of
certain land
parcels near countries using the metric system.
Schempp-Hirth has announced the availability of a new option for their
glider
designs to make them more popular among the group of left-handed pilots.
No other
manufacturer has considered the special needs of left handed pilots and
simply have
ignored the problem. Schempp-Hirth has identified the rather large
percentage of
pilots who are left handed, and will benefit from the simple modifications
necessary
in the control layout to make flying more comfortable. For more
information, contact
Schempp-Hirth sailplanes.
In the future, if you are in the market for a used glider, you will need
to ensure
it is made for whichever hand you favor. I understand Glasflugel did build
a few
special left-handed designs, but their happy owners have zealously guarded
most of
these gliders, and few have made the used market.
Thomas Knauff
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
phone 814 355 2483
fax 814 355 2633
www.eglider.org
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