OK, this may sound silly, but can you report either good or bad experiences with a SPECIFIC MAKE AND MODEL of USB-to-serial converter ? We have many reports of units that don't work properly, and a few that do (but not necessarily for everyone). A few specific questions: - what is the make and...

I own an LS4A glider which has developed a leak in the left wing. The bags do not leak and I have done every thing I can think of to fix the leak. If anyone has had a similar problem I would like to hear from you and maybe make the repair.

Due to overwhelming demand from entered contestants the Region Nine contest will begin with practice day on June 4th instead of June 3rd to allow folks to work on Friday.The contest will still end on June 10th. We will have a tow plane available beginning on June 2nd for those who chose to arrive...

http://www.ksntv.com/news/coolwxpics/ The three at the top of the page are the most dramatic. -bob

US folks....anyone seen a regional contest begin with the practice day and mandatory pilots meeting on a Friday with the first contest day on Saturday? Casey Lenox KC Phoenix

Could anyone direct me to a source for plans, technical literature, or other info on this aircraft for the purpose of building an RC model? I have contacted the manufacturer.

All of the recent posts about hell got me to thinking about the possible strength of thermals in hell. If hell is infinitely hot, even with the eventual melting and disintegration of the glider, would we not be able to climb fast enough to escape hell (another example of a 'low save').

I am a firm supporter of the OLC; L wrote an article for my club newsletter and gave a presentation at our monthly meeting using a modification of Reiner's 2005 SSA OLC one. However, I'm having a dickens of a time uploading my flight traces to the OLC. Use a Cambridge GPS Model 20 and...

I have had no success in contacting Centrair to order new rudder pedals. I have sent a letter to Centrair via the U.S. postal service and have had no response. I have attempted to "fax" Centrair to only get transmission error messages. I have called Centrair on the 'phone and received...

I'm looking for a clean, well cared for ASW 20. Please call me at 801-652-6631 or email me by going to the following site. http://phoebus.vassel.com/site_page_2506/ Thanks, Bruno

I am always amazed at how few Schempp-Hirth Glider owners have done this very simple Mod to their water ballast system. The addition of this 1 way valve to the top cap of the ballast tank plug will prevent water from flowing out of the tank prior to launch. You can put a wing down without...

Reply to - posted reply to address has an extra "hot" For sale: 2002 Duo Discus Turbo located in Houston, TX. Excellent condition inside and out for lots of pics and more details go to: http://pages.sbcglobal.net/mzivley/duo/ Mark

Dear All, Attilio Pronzati died yesterday, in his home. For over 50 years, he has been one of the most prominent figures in the Italian gliding movement. He opened new routes for soaring, wrote books and articles, helped hundreds of pilots to extend the boundaries of their flights. He will be...

I am using it with an Ipaq 3955 and CE Glide. Since they kindly modified the program to accept the NAVMAN's unusual data rate, it has worked just fine. The 57600 baud rate has prevented me from using Glide Navigator II. I have not tried WinPilot. Mike

Last winter I had the tail skid of my Mini Nimbus replaced with a tailwheel unit supplied by Schempp. It used a rollerblade (?) wheel with a solid polyurethane tyre on a plastic hub with two ball-bearings. After ten landings the hub was cracked and shedding parts and essentially wrecked I manged...

If there's anyone out there looking for the Navman 3450 I have a brand new one here in the box you can have for $150.00 I bought it to try with glider PDA set-ups but never pursued the project since we already offer LX GPS Mouse, data-loggers and TomTom Navigators and I just don't need additional...

wrote: THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION OF YOUR LIFE This is the most important question of your life. I had a pretty good low save on my last flight, thanks. It wasn't really all that important but I did get to fly another 40 minutes. Shawn

I need a crew (s) and backseater (s) for the US Open Class Nationals in Ephrata Washington June 26 – July 7 2005. Ideal candidates would be 200 lbs, ex World or National Champions, Glider Instrument Designer, Glider designer/manufacturer, Gourmet Chief, Masseuse, diesel Pusher motorhome...

Jack Harkin and Dr. D need 4 more confirmed by the end of this week to make it worth to bring a tow plane to Tonopah, NV 7/30-8/7. Here are the details from Jack Harkin: Frank Donnelly (Dr. D.) has agreed to provide towing at Tonopah for the period commencing July 30 and extending to August 7th...

I was in Tonopah recently and the motel clerk mentioned that all hotels and motels were booked solid for July 7-11 due to a motorcycle rally hitting town. Sounded like useful info for this group. Martin