I bought flywith CE logger 2 years ago; there always seemed to be problems with the download to logbook; repeated tries were necessary to connect. After three more flights this Fall, it now refuses to connect. has anyone else had this failure? John F

All, After some research I came to a conclusion that in the USA, there is no legal requirement to use a weak link during a ground launch, regardless of the rope/wire strength. First question: Am I missing something? Is there something like a ground launch version of 14 CFR 91.309? Second...

Through a Soaring Society of America Board vote, it has been decided to have the winter SSA Board Meeting in Houston, Texas on Saturday, February 23, 2013. The host hotel is the Hyatt North Houston, The toll free number is 800-233-1234. You can start making your room reservations on December...

Most of the boom microphones are Dynamic, while the headset type microphones are 'standard'. I get that the 'standard' mike is quite small, and fits in a headset boom. Is the dynamic element in the boom mikes preferred because of the audio quality? From time to time I hears someone on 23.3 that...

Hi, I posted the sale notice below late last night. The sale items are selling out quickly (see below). Paul Remde Cumulus Soaring, Inc. _____________________________________ Hi,

Hi, I find that I have excess inventory of a few items - so I'm having a sale. I only have a few of each item in stock to sell. The sale lasts only as long as I have excess inventory of a particular item. - 5 x New Butterfly Rectangular FLARM Display: $50 off - 2 x New Butterfly Vario: $200...

Hi Is it possible to get a Ipod with Iglide to communicate with my LX 7000? If it is, how? Thank you Gilles

Be careful out there. http://au.prime7.yahoo.com/n3/video/watch/e60a8191-84a7-3169-9dd3-0f9ef5bf86aa/glider-pilot-dies-at-narromine/n3_news_video/

Today is Day 1 of the 2012 South African Nationals, held at Welkom. All the news at www.sssa.org.za . All ex-ex- pats please note. also on twitter @sanationals2w012 . and of course there is an FB page as well. Ron, are you reading this?

If you, or someone you know took the pictures on this photobucket page, would you please contact me off line (reply to author)? http://tinyurl.com/dxnxxxp Thanks. Evan Ludeman / T8

I am looking to buy or borrow a steel oxygen tank that will fit my Libelle for wave camp in February. Does anyone have one that is available? Thanks, Roger Fowler North Carolina, USA

Hi Gang I have always displayed my flights with SeeYou on a PC. There is a very interesting alternative. It is called igcreplay and is a free program that uses Google Earth. The graphics are limited only by the power of your video card and can be spectacular. In HD video as you begin on the roll...

1.Why do many gliders have two variometers? 2.Assuming for a moment that you are not flying in the flatlands, how often and under what scenarios do you use your compass? What are some good exercises for developing airborne compass skills? 3.If you needed panel space for a PowerFlarm display,...

I always tell my employees that the only stupid question is the one that is not asked, so.. I am re-configuring my cockpit over the winter and am looking at buying a Nano and a Power FLARM and was wondering, why isn't Power FLARM approved as a logger for all records?

Hi, This is big news! Naviter has started offering the extremely popular Oudie2 in a new version - the Oudie2 Lite - for only $375. The Oudie 2 Lite has the same hardware and bright display as an Oudie 2 and has SeeYou Mobile software pre-installed, but does not include a license for SeeYou...

I'm looking for some metric cable pulleys used on the rudder pedals and release for a Grob 102. I believe they are nylon, maybe glass filled? Any one know of a supplier in the USA? Thank you all in advance.... Steve

I can't find any information in the logs about this vario and I'm not familiar with it. Is it a Rico? http://s214.beta.photobucket.com/user/gdflys/media/Whatvario.jpg.html If I can dtermine what it is I'd love to try and find a manual of some sort for it if anyone has one. Thanks, Greg

All, One of the guys in my flying club is planning a trip to the US next summer after he finishes his Abitur (High School+ graduation exams). He's asked me for a recommendation on where he could spend some time flying.. He has some flexibility in his schedule, and I'm not sure of his plans since...

Anyone have a Glasflugel Libelle H-301/-301B POH in word or .pdf that they would be willing to share? r/Jim

Read all about it he https://sites.google.com/site/gliderracingcamp Tailwinds, SA