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In a message in the 'Revised IGC Approvals...' thread Paul Remde wrote: But essentially I believe it is a typical private key system which relies on only trusted parties knowing the secret key. These trusted parties include anyone writing software to upload flights (which I

I've said it before, though I haven't done an extensive web search on it, There's gotta be an elt available that sends one short burst with your exact GPS location to a satalite, instead of having the boy scouts try to hunt down an AM signal with a directional antenna, while the transmitter is...

I would like to say a few nice things about the TEXAS SOARING ASSOCIATION. I have never been treated as nicely as I was by your club. I was a total stranger and the gentlemen at the field treated me like an old friend. Thanks for the time out of your busy weekend to show me around the club. I...

inside? outside in the wind and weather? each wing supports part of the other with the "center spar pin" that connects to the other root, could cause some undo stress on the fuselage where the free end of the spar might bang around in the winds.. I do know of a Grob 103 that was stored as such.....

I'm looking for a used Compaq Aero 1520 to replace the one I had that died (the drop on concrete didn't help). If you've Upgraded to an iPAQ, etc. and be willing to part with your 1520 (and it's still in good condition), please let me know. Thanks, Gary

Anybody knows about Soaring places in Mexico ? I never heard of anything there... Arnold

From Fossett's press agents.... Bye, Aldo Cernezzi Delore and Fossett Capture New Glider Distance World Record 2002.44 Kms Out and Return Distance Record - plus 2 other World Records by pair - set benchmark as summer gliding season starts in

Can someone help me with flying at the French national soaring school? No one responds to my inquiries on their web site. Guy

Any ideas where a student like me can find an affordable volkslogger? Many thanks, Sarmed.

One of the Gold Fields Gliding Club members took it on himself to re-create the club's defunct web page. I think the result is the most comprehensive web page for any club currently on the internet. It includes the club's by-laws, constitution, training and conversion syllabus, as well as the usual...

Hi there, Are you or anyone you know of in need of crew for either the Australian Nationals or Club Class Nationals?? I am a 23 year-old UK Bronze C pilot with full driving licence and lots of crewing experience. I am on my travels and arrive in Australia at the beginning of December and would...

There several excellent Diamond Goal Distance flight accounts in the latest TSA Spirals Newsletter, all flown last summer from the central Texas area by new TSA soaring pilots. Go to: http://www.texassoaring.org/spirals/JULY_AUG_SEPT_03.pdf Dick Johnson

Many good ideas on how to survive and get rescued. The the hand hel transceiver as back up seems like a good one. You can call on 121.5 and hope a commercial flight hears you call on the soaring freqs. call on the local enroute and tower freqs

For Sale: ASK-21 Serial #21197, 5600 hrs, NDH, Basic instruments front and back. No trailer. Glider always hangered. $45,000 Located in NY.

News for November 2003: 1. New release of Navigator 1.30 In two months one year will pass since first commercial release of Navigator. Program has grown from a simple moving map to a full-featured program for glider pilots. You can find the list on feature...

This is a collection of flights submitted by the pilots on an honour basis. Up to four flights count for the standings.p It can be accessed at a href="http://acro.harvard.edu//LEAGUE/ras_league.html"http://acro.harvard.edu//LEAGUE/ras_league.html/ap Following are all the flights currently...

To all those who responded re original article I offer my apologies. There were two articles, and to use an Aussie expression they have gone "Walkabout" or just plain "Missing". I will still keep searching, and will let you know if or when I find them. Sincerely, Ron Baker (Australia)

Anyone out there have a picture or good drawing of a Slingsby T-61A Falke in RAF Air Cadets colors ? Or, harder to find, in Singapore Flying Club colors ? Thanx, Ian

One of the hydraulic struts on my Komet trailer went flat (the ones that hold the top up). In what would be a very un-gliderpilot-like act, I guess I should replace them both. But where? Any clues? 05