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Old 22 April 2009, 05:49 AM   #1
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Hi All

Ive been lurking trying to decide on my first Rolex.

Pic is yours truly in my favorite TOY

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Old 22 April 2009, 05:54 AM   #2
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Hi All

Ive been lurking trying to decide on my first Rolex.

Pic is yours truly in my favorite TOY

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Where is the engine bro?
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Old 22 April 2009, 05:56 AM   #3
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Some kind of photoshop, 'cause where is the damn engine. Have flown a lot of Diamond Star planes, and that is as close to soaring I have been. When flying and I hear nothing but the wind, I tend to pucker up a bit. Great pic and how long you been flying?
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Old 22 April 2009, 05:57 AM   #4
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Since you like to fly....how 'bout a GMT?
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Old 22 April 2009, 05:58 AM   #5
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Haha,,,,,,,Who wants a thirsty noisy engine.....better to do without!
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Old 22 April 2009, 06:06 AM   #6
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Haha,,,,,,,Who wants a thirsty noisy engine.....better to do without!
Why am I not surprised with your answer. Kind of like my sail boat buddies who poke fun at me when I tell them, if it ain't loud, it ain't fast. Never flown in a glider, but I hear the lack of noise is wonderful. I am a CFI in the states and just have not been around gliders. Now, don't try to get me hooked. I assume you own your bird?
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Old 22 April 2009, 07:37 AM   #7
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Why am I not surprised with your answer. Kind of like my sail boat buddies who poke fun at me when I tell them, if it ain't loud, it ain't fast. Never flown in a glider, but I hear the lack of noise is wonderful. I am a CFI in the states and just have not been around gliders. Now, don't try to get me hooked. I assume you own your bird?
Yes, I own the example in the pic. You should try it. The link below gives locations in US where you can have a go!

http://www.ssa.org/sport/wheretofly.asp


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Old 22 April 2009, 08:03 AM   #8
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Yes, I own the example in the pic. You should try it. The link below gives locations in US where you can have a go!

http://www.ssa.org/sport/wheretofly.asp


Best of luck

Laugh all you want to this question/statement. Don't know if I could get used to a plane without the option of a go around.
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Old 22 April 2009, 06:01 AM   #9
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Flying without an engine since 1984!

Power plane tows me up to 2000ft then I soar using air currents thermals etc. Have flown for nearly 7 hours and climbed to 14,000 ft.

Im considering the GMT Ceramic but its a bit expensive.

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