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Flew at Wurtsboro on 8/11 in their E Model #628. in the two hour flight I wore out one vario battery but still managed a 10 mile out and return at over 6,000 msl. Looking for ways to have members do 1-26 write ups on their flight, no matter how modest compared to some others. Ideas for the newsletter coming up are flight reports, 1-26 pilot…Read More
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2022 Chilhowee Championships – Landout #1 – Nice chicken farm. Great owners.
*** I’m having problems posting this with pics. I’ll post some as comments here if it lets me.Things I learned:
1 – Fields protected by “electrified fence wire” probably (usually?) have a pass through that consists of an insulated (maybe ceramic) handle near a fe…Read More5 Comments -
S/N 263, aka ‘Glamour Girl’ returned to the air yesterday, July 29th. There was good lift in the area. Glamour Girl’s wings were talking to me, and that only happens in strong lift. It was a beautiful day for soaring! Two more flights were completed today – it’s good to have S/N 263 flying again.
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Bret Chilcott posted in the group 1-26 Association Official
I am new to the group and have only flown a 1-26 once as a rented aircraft. So I have a lot to learn!
Where can I find information the differences between the various models of 1-26’s?
Also were there any significant changes or improvements between the years they were manufacuted?
Will there be a gathering of 1-26 owners at…Read More
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Bret Chilcott posted in the group 1-26 Association Official
Where are most 1-26’s actually made available for sale? I am surprised that there is not more listed on the classified area of this web page. I am just beginning my search. Thank you.
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Bret, Where are you located? If your not heavy I may have one for sale that is located in the Los Angeles area. Its the one I got in the estate auction and you saw the thread. Sadly I need a D or E model for my weight. This is a B model Serial Number 390. My search begins for one that will fit me while I work on the B model to get it flight worthy.
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Hello Marc. Thank you for your reply and information. I am located in Kansas. A long ways from Los Angeles. Not an impossible drive, but I would rather find a glider closer. BTW – I weigh 190 with aspirations of reducing my weight. Which model would be best for me? Thank you, Bret C.
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at your weight if you lose a bit a B or C will work. But if you want a Parachute and can find one a D or E may give you more margin. For me, only a D or E will work and still likely no parachute for me. My 126B W&B shows 179lbs max pilot weight to stay under the 600lb Gross weight. However, this was with a heavy O2 tank and older heavy…Read More
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Thank you for the detailed information. Happy flying.
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Bret, if you’re still looking check out Wings and Wheels. Free classified ads. https://wingsandwheels.com/classifieds
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Thank you Steve. I will check it out.
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Landout #1 pics.