Just purchased a new to me glider that has PowerFlarm installed. I'm updating the panel and may need to make some Flarm configuration changes to make things work. However, I also want to be sure I don't break other things that are already configured and working well. So, I want to see exactly...

Recently, I got a commercial glider add-on. I have lots of flights, but I don't have much actual soaring experience, and today was day 3 (out of 4) learning to soar, and it was the first day I had really great soaring weather.. On my second flight today in the 1-36 out of Estrella, I got off tow...

When I fly with students in training and seasoned sailplane pilots for their flight review, I notice that most do not turn their head to look around outside the cockpit as much as they should (perhaps mesmerized by a simple variometer or a more sophisticated display.) This video shows how an...

Does anyone know of an aviation insurance company that writes liability only for tow pilots? I'm on the insurance policy of the operation but I have assets and wish to protect myself beyond the company's insurance.

There are anecdotal evidence that PowerFlarm range was significantly reduced after the last upgrade. I've seen 50% reduction in range in all directions with the flarm range tool in all my flights after the update when comparing to last year. Perhaps this is coincidence so I wonder if others...

The sponsors of the Moriarty OLC Camp (June 1 to 15), Sundance Aviation and Albuquerque Soaring Club, have been joined by Moriarty-based Titan Aerospace. The city's Mayor, Ted Hart, and the City Council are also generously supporting the Camp. Our sponsors will help defray costs of such things as...

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This page http://www.soaringsafety.org/accidentprev/safetyarticles.html is full of broken links. And there's no contact info for a web master or other obvious go-to person. best, Evan Ludeman / T8

Have any of you ever seen a script for SeeYou being able to reproduce the OLC Speed calculation? I.e. the fastest 2.5 hrs of a flight, starting and ending at the same height? We are currently testing OLC Speed as a new competition form in Norway, and we would like to use SeeYou scoring if...

I've got 2 Compaq Aero 1500 glide computers and a Ilec SB8 that are free to a good home. Just send me a few bucks for shipping and they're yours. Reply here if interested or send an email. I'll give it a week or two, and then they go in the trash (unless anyone has other good usage...

When I try to create an OLC account, it asks for your birth date in DD MM YYYY format. When completed, it replies "invalid birth date". Makes no difference what numbers you enter, answer is always "invalid birth date". So I open the "help" menu and complete the contact info. It also asks for your...

The GCup - an online contest for folks in NY/PA/NJ - is off to perhaps the best start in its nearly 20 year history. Helped by Uvalde-like conditions thanks to a very dry Spring, there have already been over 50 flights by nearly 30 competitors from clubs across the region. One of the exciting...

Someone in our soaring club is looking for a used Winter Vario 3 1/8" preferred. Let me know if you are looking to sell one. Please provide the details. Adirondack Soaring Saratoga Springs, NY

I was looking for some numbers for the Pegasus and came across a BGA document that listed max gross weights for many gliders. The chart had two different max gross weights, one from the manual and one titled "BGA Concession - non-aero-batic" which was, IIRC, 3% higher. I've never heard of this term...

I have two instruments from a glider imported from Germany recently, both are 57mm. Altimeter is a Winter. ASI is a Winter, pulled from a DG 300p; 0-300 KPH. Email for pictures; located in northeastern US. Thanks

Hi all, Epic day in NW PA today. Simply the best soaring conditions I have seen in my 14 years in the area. Honest 8kts on the averager at times. 17% circling percentage. I've never seen anything like this before. Unfortunately took off late due to first time getting the glider out for the...

Very well cared for, stored in padded box. Works and everything there. More recent square plug connector. Text or call (515) 979-8963

Hello, Does anyone have any information on applying turbulator tape to the wings of a PIK 20 B? Can any improvement in performance or handling be gained for this airfoil? Thanks! 3Y Formerly 9V

Hello All I'm looking for the early "tapered" horizontal stabilizer for a Libelle 301 or for a early 201. It could be slightly damaged... let me know. I have a later broad horizontal I would consider as trade.. TY John

There are some big ridge flights underway in the Appalachians right now. You can follow some of the pilots on the SSA Sailplane Tracker. Daniel Sazhin and the Duckhawk seem to be over 500 km into his 1000 km triangle as of 1:30 PM.