I have written this up in more detail in Schempp-Hirth Arcus Google Group. I just wanted to report what exceptional service I have received from Ilec. Although this is the holiday season in Germany, I received advice in lengthy calls over Skype, then I sent my Ilec units back by UPS to Germany,...

http://youtu.be/oK7L23FHU3s Enjoy! Sean F2

King Mountain Safari Canceled due to Area Fires & Smoke John Kangas just called and asked that we put the word out that this year's King Mountain Safari has been canceled due to smoke and fires in the area. He will send an email to pilots scheduled to attend once he gets near a computer. This...

All hi, I have LX166 and Colibri v4.0 logger, but do not have cable to connect these devices (LX navigation this cable Order Code:LX16C), maybe someone have this cable pinout? I would be very very grateful. Regards Arijus

We've heard alot of arguments for and against instituting FAI rules in the US. For the record, I lean towards the FAI rules. If we want to win at the world level we ought to be selecting pilots under the same rules system that they will fly in the WC. That being said, the recent Junior Worlds...

Given the record setting soaring weather in the mid-south and southeast this year, does anyone have any experience inflating their water ballast bags so as to be used for a flotation device? Seems like the only way to use them. That's what they're for right? By the way, how do you thermal in the...

Years ago I held a copy of a sci-fi novel involving a post nuclear war scenario. The protagonist flies to freedom from a fascist regime using a motor glider. The setting is North America after the Soviet Union strikes with nuclear warheads, leaving the USA in shambles. A Marxist type regime...

Looking for a wing wheel for a Std. Libelle or the wing wheel saddle. If you have one you are not using let me know. THX/Jim

My tail water tank dump valve broke. The new version sent to me by DG required so many modifications that it is barely recognizable, any more. It barely works, but it sucks (I mean, leaks). If you have an original LS tail dump valve, I would like to buy it. Thank you.

Hi. I have a Becker AR4201 in my powered aircraft (sorry, I know this group is for glider pilots but I can see that there are some Becker radio experts on here) When the intercom is switched on there is a 'hiss' in the headphones,engine running or not, but louder with the engine running. I am using...

The length of the tire stem valve on the main gear of my LS-3 is too short for the fill valve from my compressor to open it. The tire hub prevents the fill valve from pressing down far enough to open the stem valve. The short stem valve appears by design so it can clear the landing gear linkages as...

Hi Gang I have just updated the firmware on my PowerFlarm portable unit in the Phoenix without problems to version 3.31. Now how do you do the same for the brick and Butterfly display in the DG1001M? I have loaded the new firmware onto a USB memory stick and plugged it in but the unit does not...

Check OLC for some great flying last few days. Nice write in the Salt Lake Paper http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/56704509-78/nephi-glider-soaring-utah.html.csp Way to go Bruno and the Utah Soaring Association

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ILEC SN-10 with two electric varios (for front and back seats) and Garmin GPS unit - Price: $1950 Volkslogger with data cable - Price: $600 Winter 80mm airspeed indicator - Range: 0 to 160 kts - It has LS-8 markings but can be removed - Price: $250

This software update is recommended for all CNv users. Please get it at http://www.clearnav.net/main/cn-downloads.html Dataport functionality (which will become part of license controlled CNv XC software) will expire Dec 31, 2013. Please stop by our forum for discussion of all things...

It's available in the usual place: http://www.clearnav.net/main/cn-downloads.html Please update your CN USB drives as well using the "Factory Memory Stick" software available on the same page. Several useful enhancements and bug fixes in this release, please see release notes for details. ...

Hi, I have added several PowerFLARM antenna options to my web site. I have them all in stock. http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/flarm.htm Best Regards, Paul Remde Cumulus Soaring, Inc.

2006 Winnebago View J model for sale, contest ready. $45k for more info dn5172 yahoo Glenn

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