I've never flown in a Discus 2b but have fantasized about getting one someday. I do have a dozen or so flights in the font seat of a Duo Discus and while it's a *great* ship to fly, it doesn't have as much room in the front as our club's DG-1000 does (need room for keeping stuff during the flight)...

I measured the bandwith of my Microire receiver. Test method was to set the receiver squelch just above trip point then to sweep an rf generator across the set frequency. The points at which squelch tripped were recorded from the frequency counter built into the rf generator. Results for the...

Can anyone familiar with the WinPilot product tell me whether my DeLorme Earthmate GPS Receiver (with DB-15 serial interface) will work with it? If not, what advice would you offer regarding iPac (or other pocket PC) models, and portable GPS devices to use with WinPilot? -ted

I need to know the Flap settings when thermaling with full water 11.4 lb/sq.ft. Also It would be helpful to know what the average bank angel is with full water or the seconds needed to complete the circle with full water. If you prefer send it to my email address directly.

I have been trying to contact Pete Russell, but no replies. Does anybody know if Sage is still in business??????? Thanks Robert

Kuhn Trailer for sale. Built by J. Kuhn and presently home to N32JK an LS-3. Good condition, water tight and sturdy. Includes wing ROOT dolly. Trailer is wooden, rear door ramp, and tip forward design. Tows great on road. Good tires, repainted three coats of exterior house paint last year (Hey,,...

--------------------------- http://friendsforlaurie.com Capt Al Haynes of UAL has a daughter who needs a bone marrow transplant to save her life. She must raise 250,000 dollars to cover the costs. See http://friendsforlaurie.com for details. Capt Haynes was Pilot in Command of the DC10 (United...

We're having some difficulty getting repairs done on our grob 103. we have an aileron with a diagonal crease in it from the trailing interior edge to the leading outside edge of the aileron. Anyway, Grob America here in Ohio has taken our wings, but with pessimistic views. They have said they've...

SSA members and soaring enthusiasts: I just received my vendor's package and I'm pumped up! 20 sailplanes and 50 vendors! Atlanta will be awesome! If you have never been to a SSA Convention, or are still pondering coming to Atlanta - don't miss this one! Get your airline ticket this week and...

What: Glider Ground School and Cross Country Seminar When: January 31, February 7, February 14 and February 21 Whe Doylestown, PA Public Library Pearl S. Buck Room Presented by: The Philadelphia Glider Council Instructional Committee January 31-February 14 Ground School topics will include...

When: January 31, February 7, February 14, and February 21 Whe Doylestown,PA Public Library, Pearl S Buck Room Time: 0945-1630 Presented By: Philadelphia Glider Council Instructional Committee Subjects weeks 1-3: All topics for coverage of FAR 61.05, Aeronautical Knowledge. ...

I'd like to compile a list of Commercial Operations that would rent a single seat glider to a US pilot or foreign glider pilot for at least Silver C distance cross country soaring. I get a lot of inquiries often redirected by SSA- to me in Marfa. Please include: Site name: Location (your...

I have just posted up to Al's Gliderforum a german language copy of an overhaul manual for the Solo 2350 2-stroke engine as used in all of Schempp-Hirth's sustainer models, as well as the Ventus CM and the new LS-8t sustainer model. This document is quite complete with a good number of color photos...

The Club Survey will be open thru January 14th. Now is the time to complete the survey so the SSA can post your updated information on the website. The comments section will allow you to voice your requests, concerns and complaints about clubs directly to the SSA. Logon now...

Check SSA web site. The rooms at the discounred price will not be available after Monday. If you plan on attending the 2004 Convention, you should make reservations at the Waverly now. GA

A couple of recently read articles described different sources for induced drag. One attributed the drag to the wingtip vortices ... increased angle of attack created bigger vortices. Another said the drag was the result of the lift vector tilting backwards at higher angles of attack ... creating...

We have been researching transponder installation options for our ASW-27B (carbon fuselage) and have seen or heard about antenna installations on the bottom of the fuselage in front and behind the gear ... on top of the deck ... and with internal or external ground planes ... and without ground...