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1-26 Association Newsletter – 2022 Q2

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1-26B fuselages for sale

Two bare bones fuselages, neither of which has a data plate or an FAA registration attached or known. One airframe is in very good condition, while the second one has a few bends in tubing, making it ...

Wanted: 1-26D or E

Looking to buy a D or E , and trailer, in average to good condition. Ideally, East of the Mississippi River. I’ve got some great adventures planned and need a steed. Call or text Mike Higgins at 301-7...

1-26B horizontal stab and ONE elevator

Offered for sale is this horizontal stab, which has only tip damage on one end. There is no damage or twisting of the stab. Included is ONE undamaged elevator. $350 for all. We can discuss/coordinate ...

WANTED: Pellet variometer

Looking for a functioning pellet variometer for our 1-26A. Mark Palmer Greenwood Village, CO #182 To access this post, you must purchase International Membership, Life Member, Sustaining M...

Two Overly Friendly Spectators

On the last day of the Chilhowie Champs, I made an off-field landing in a large open field. Just after my trailer arrived, so did two very sociable horses. They wanted to get a close-up view of everyt...

Tip-Wheel-Attachment-Bolt Anchor-Nut Replacement

How to Replace a Defective Internal Nut For a 1-26E Tip-Wheel I needed to replace a defective Model E, tip–wheel-bolt, anchor nut in my wing. I developed a method of changing the internal nut plate wi...

The 2022 1-26 Association Championships

The 2022 1-26 Association Championships Results Chilhowee Gliderport, Benton, TN 3-12 May, 2022 1-26 Championships 2022 Chilhowee Gliderport, Benton, TN, 05.05.2022 – 12.05.2022 Overall results after ...

1-26 Association Scholarship

Scholarship Requirements   The 1-26 Association is seeking to assist student glider pilots under the age of 18 to attain their Glider Private Pilot rating. The scholarship funds of up to $1000 ma...

More pictures for NC Wave Article by Glenn McGovern

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