One member of the rules subcommittee is elected each year in coordination with the annual pilot poll. This year the seat held by David Coggins is up for election. This is a four year term. Potential members are nominated by their SSA direct with nomination and supporting bio due no later than 9/15....

Another thread mentioned using a credit card, but some time ago, I discovered these: https://smile.amazon.com/Single-Edge-Plastic-Razor-Blades/dp/B0165N8JLC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1506799445&sr=8-3&keywords=plastic+razor+blades or...

We are trying to help teach XC to our fellow club members. I've heard of the Lead/Follow technique with an experienced pilot showing a student how to get around a course. Before we try it, are there any suggestions on how to best do it? I've heard that if the leader is higher up or in a higher...

With all the discussion recently over the incident near ORD, it seemed appropriate to take a look at the official FAA reports of Near Mid Air incidents. The most recent incident is not listed since the most recent freeze date is 31 Aug 2017. 7957 incidents between 1 Jan 1987 to 31 Aug 2017 2988...

I recently purchased an LS-3, but since the previous owner was a large person, the seat back was removed. The owner's wife recently found the seatback but it's installation from the parts I received is unclear. (I think I got extra parts!) If you have an LS-3, I'd really appreciate a photo of what...

I posted this in another thread, but think this needs some new air. It seems like this incident took place near teddy intersection at approx. 7000 msl? That’s just a really bad place to fly if you’re not talking to ATC, with or without a transponder. Teddy is major point on the JVL8 arrival...

I've been getting a 403 Forbidden message for the last 2 days. Anyone else having the same problem?

On Wednesday, March 30, 1994 at 10:21:27 AM UTC-6, Stephen Eldredge wrote: I posted a note a week or two ago about the Compact 110 ,a new design being developed as a foot-launchable ultra-light sailplane. This design is by Bill Spencer and has been the focus of a few articles in several...

I often notice that when someone wants a private email reply, he includes an easily decrypted version of his email, e.g., john (dot) smith (at) gmail (dot) com.Â* I only need to look at the "From" field on the message as it's displayed in my email client (Thunderbird), to see the email address...

The following quote comes from the Trig web page for their TN72 GPS. "Wherever ADS-B technology is used it is worth highlighting that most ADS-B In traffic receivers will only display aircraft traffic that generate a non-zero quality indicator, (also referred to as SIL 1). In contrast a zero...

If anyone is interested let me know. The Clearnav II is presently mounted on a RAM mount. I either want to sell them as a package or the Clearnav II with wood stick grip by itself. If I can't sell them as a package i'll keep the 302 for now. Both came with a glider I recently purchased.

My Pegasus tail ballast bag sprung a leak last year. In the process of replacing it, I decided to also change the 12v electric solenoid valve as it was pretty corroded after years of use. The old valve had a 5/16 (.3125") orifice which drained the one gallon bag reasonably quickly. Unfortunately,...

It seems like this incident took place near teddy intersection at approx. 7000 msl? That’s just a really bad place to be flying if you’re not talking to ATC, with or without a transponder. Teddy is major point on the arrival and anyone who's flown into ORD has heard of it. The Flight Aware...

Mylar seals continue to come loose from my PIK. Some have been there for some years and leave a yellowish residue of dried adhesive which can be easily scraped off as a powder;other sections have the carrying film left behind and a sticky adhesive layer on the wing; this needs solvent for...

On Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 7:15:13 PM UTC-7, Michael Opitz wrote: Posted today on Wings & Wheels: http://wingsandwheels.com/classifieds - Nutmeg Soaring Association in Freehold, NY is selling a Twin Astir Trainer (sprung fixed gear with hydraulic disk brake) with enclosed metal...

Are any other Libelle fliers having difficulty extending the spoilers. Mine have become very stiff, sometimes requiring two hands to unlock.

Friends: I am looking for a supplemental power pack that is easily rechargeable, reasonably compact, and will run my Oudie for 5+ hours on a single charge. Any suggestions? ROY

Good day to All, I currently fly c the Ilec SN10b computer and vario in my Ventus 2CXM. I would like to update the mechanical Winter vario to an electronic vario. I have been looking at the Westerboer 1010 and the Borgelt B700. I do not want to replace the Ilec SN10 with another computer/vario...

With external antennas and licenses (e.g., flight logging). North American model. Selling for $1790, free shipping. (New Price seems to be $2200.) E-mail, or text 412 417 0529.

Yinz missed a good one. A total of 25 pilots few 160 flights over 8 days (6 contest and 2 practice days) for a total of 15,397 x-c miles. The longest flight was 165 miles and the fastest was at a speed of 68 mph (over 147 miles) by Karl Striedieck. No junk was made and there were a total of two...