U.S Soaring Team Policy & Procedures are available for review. The U.S. Team Committee (USTC) will be proposing to the SSA Board of Directors an updated and revised Team Policy & Procedures Manual as part of the Committee's resource development program. The Team Committee invites your input and...

Pristine "C" Model with fresh urethane finish. Cambridge LNav & GPS, Dittel 10 Ch Memory radio, custom panel and lots more. $27.5 Houston TX area Pictures at www.houstonsoaring.org/lp/lp.htm To reduce SPAM my email return address has been slightly altered.

I just bought a DG-101 and was trying to figure out if turbulator tape would help the performance. I sent that question to the general DG factory email account ) and got a nice reply from Wilhelm Dirks (Chief Designer!). His response was succinct; "Turbulators won't make...

I'm installing a class C transponder in my LS-4, and I'd like to hear from anyone who's done a similar installation with regard to a few questions about antenna location. Since the fusilage is not carbon fiber I intend to locate the antenna internally, and the easiest placement seems to be way...

PGC Seminar Presentations Posted at SRA Site http://sailplane-racing.org/ Check General/Club Section Ken Kochanski

I've been shopping around for used gliders and one of the factors I need to consider is how far away it is. Obviously, if it's far away, I'll need to get someone I don't know to do the pre-buy inspection and will pay more to get the glider to me. My local FBO says that $1/mile is a good figure to...

Hi There, Does anyone have any knowledge on the suitability of an IPAQ 4150/4155 for use with Winpilot/SeeYouMob? I have read some conflicting advice on whether or not the 4150 is able to communicate serial data (I have a Cambridge GPS-Nav). Does anyone know if this will be possible or if...

Does the iPAQ 38xx with it's 206 MHz processor work ok with Winpilot ADV.I'm a bit concerned that with the mapping feature on that the whole thing may slow right up - any advice much appreciated.

I'm really curious what weak link people are using to winch launch Blaniks with. If you are using the CG bridle, do you use the blue tost weak link (in the BGA list) or a stronger one? Blue seems too weak and wants to break frequently and under only moderate climb angles. The L-13 manual...

The new version (1.2.1.0) with significantly expanded use of digital elevation data is now released. It is available at http://www.soaringpilotsoftware.com You also need a new resource dll for non-English interface Full program documentation is available to be read on the web...

I'm driving from Seattle to Oklahoma City next weekend (leaving Seattle March 5th) if anyone needs a glider hauled that-a-way, send me an e-mail. Jim e-mail:

I'm considering the purchase of a Jantar 42-1 2A. I've seen it written that the aircraft has a listed service life of 3000 hrs. Is this correct? Has it been extended? Any other comments on this ship? Thanks Alot! David

My 4 best: 1) First ever....nervous, but remembering what to do, flat field, recently worked, no obstructions... I see a nice long field, on final, see some wires in the way, alternative to the right is PERFECT!.... inside a horse track, must be flat, and a tractor is working it up as I watch, up...

Anyone out there have any experience with using a Decathlon for a tug? I have towed with Citabria 7GCBC and wonder how it would compare since it has symetrical (sp?) airfoil vs. the flat bottom of the Citabria. Got a buddy considering both. -Deputy Dog

Pez just missed his next diamond http://www.soaravenal.com click on What's New on the left side and NEW PEZ at the top of the page. (I know it was EXACTLY like this JJ. Sue me.)

21/2 yo LS8-18 with 225 hours, Kobra, with or without instruments( Dittel FSG 71, Ilec SN10). NDH or 864 288 0326 EST eve before 9PM

Many descriptions have been posted here in several threads on spinning over the last couple of weeks and I have found all of them to be fascinating. I've been prompted to think through again my own understanding of the stall and the spin in gliders. One description that has been strongly asserted...

I am in the market for a sailplane and have been looking at PW 5s and Russia AC 4s. I noticed the Russia Sailplanes site has been inaccessable for a few weeks. Anyone know why?

Can anyone identify the charcoal grey paint currently used to paint some modern cockpits? Its a dark grey charcoal colour, Matte finish. Its like a metallic paint where the metaflake is replaced with fine white specks. Ian

Hi, I have just gotten access to mylar drafting medium, 2 different thicknesses,and I was wondering if it the same stuff we would use for our gap seals? It's about 34-36 in. wide by about 12 ft. long (end of rolls). Thanks, Don