Patti and I started the day with a 2 hour flight in our Cessna 180K followed by lunch and coffee. Then we made a 0.6 hour local flight in the AG-915 gyro plane, and finished with a 0.7 hour local flight inn the Stemme. I used the engine to climb to 10,000' MSL, 4,000' AGL). After dropping to...

Hello race fans, we are only 8 days from the Preferential Entry Date of January 12th. We have 58 pilots signed up for the event and we look forward to reprise the safe contest we put on in 2020. Deposits must be received prior to COB on the 12th to use your pilot ranking to secure a position in...

My glider is equipped with a quite old Becker box. The microphone cable is in very bad conditions and i have a bunch of cables going back and forth from the panel to the box, which is fixed close to my right shoulder behind the seat. I'm wondering if this is really necessary, or if i should go for...

Just tried to renew the registration on my Ka8 on line, and the page for your credit card payment would not load. I was using Chrome, Windows 10 machine. Changed over and tried using MS Edge, and the page loaded. Successful renewal of registration. Anyone else had an issue with this using...

Looking for an Dittel FMG60, preferably an M model but not necessary, for parts. If you have one please email me.

https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/17390606 (paste link into browser) In this Episode of The Thermal, a 1300 km convergence line flight in Australia. Pete Temple tells us what it was like and how cold it can be at 10-thousand feet. @13:15 minutes Liz Sparrow is one of the people behind...

It is with great sadness that the Byars family announces the passing of Ed Byars known to many as simply "Echo Delta". He passed peacefully Thursday morning of natural causes. Being a private and modest man, I don't believe he would want much posted here, but note the following: * Co-founder with...

I'm amazed at the number of seeming experts who are littering this site with passionately uninformed opinions yet don't seem to have the credentials or expertise of an infectious disease MD or actual governmental experience. Lets get back to what this site is about: Sharing information about the...

Within the past 2-3 years, someone did a very nice article on installing a transponder, I believe it was a Trig21 or 22, in their DG303. I've searched but can't find the article/issue. Does anyone recall this or happen to know the issue? Thanks

This is in response to the paraglider missing thread. Many pilots all over the world underestimate the effects of hypoxia and think that they are the exception to the rules. This ferry pilot certainly did. ...

The sport of soaring is, of course, a relatively small community and what might impact our suppliers and dealers can affect us all. Curious as to how the US and non-US suppliers have fared so far during the pandemic.

FOR SALE -- 2003 Itasca Suncruiser motorhome. 33' long, 2 slideouts, Workhorse chassis. about 80K miles. Everything is working; new house batteries installed Nov. 2020. Clear-coat blemishes in spots, windshield has stars. Asking $27,000. Faithful and beloved vehicle of Nelson and Jan...

Three browsers. Five password resets. Validated log in ID. Keep getting 'invalid username/password'. No web interface for tickets. Any suggestions from power users?

Over the last two years I've designed and built three Arduino based soaring related devices.. They a 1) Tow Altitude Recorder with tow plane and ground units, 2) Cockpit Dual Battery Voltage & Temp Monitor, and 3)Trailer Lights Monitor. The Tow Altitude Recorder tow plane unit records the...

My V8 is in excellent used condition. I'd like the larger one, if you'd like to trade let me know. Would consider some $ from me to you depending on what you have. Thanks!

Other than Costello, what company provides you with Glider insurance. R

https://www.davisstraub.com/OZ/24.242.0 The above was during the Telluride Hang Gliding Festival. Mr Yeagers son Dan lived in nearby Norwood Colorado and was here for a visit and was invited to go Hang Gliding Tandem and He did. Had a good thermal flight by accounts. Nick T

If Santa got rid of his reindeer, what would he fly? I think he's kinda old school but still needs performance. The ASW 20 or a LS3 might be good for the old man. Roomy cockpits. What do you think and why? Nick T

Our club owns an I.C.A.-BRASOV IS-28B2 Twin Lark which is grounded because it has exceeded its 35 year factory maintenance program service life. About a year ago the current type certificate holder, S.C. Constructii Aeronautice S.A., announced it intended to submit a Service Life Extension Program...

Honey, the trailer CAME OFF! WHAT! WHERE? Just outside of town! Is the trailer all right? Yes (Pause) Is the car all right? Yes (Long pause) Are you all right?