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  • Richard Smith is one of Frank's associates having worked for JASCO and contributed to his yearbooks. Below is an interview I conducted with Richard about his experiences working for JASCO and more specifically his relationship with Frank Zaic. Richard's account provides a fascinating look into Frank Zaic and the evolution of JASCO from a labor of love for Frank to a profitable enterprise run by his sister Christine. As Richard readily admits - these are his recollections - he doesn't claim to be the authoritative source on Frank Zaic. Just one mans account of what it was like to be around Frank back in the day...

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Kirby Gull N41829 Restoration Complete

The winter project is complete at Lawrenceville, IL glider port where the Kirby Gull registered N41829 underwent a complete restoration. Mark Nankovil forwarded this photo today. Registration search shows that she was amateur-built (Kursawe) in 1946, registered in the U.S. in 1961and currently belongs to the collection of the National Soaring Museum.

Can you tell us more about this beautiful sailplane?

Kirby Gull N41829

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