Here's hoping that the Duck Hawk is a competitive 15 meter racer. The pilot is.

On Monday, May 14, 2012 4:01:26 PM UTC-7, wrote: On Saturday, May 12, 2012 3:04:00 PM UTC-7, John Murphy wrote: I'm starting the process of shopping for a self-launch glider. I'm looking for forums or user groups of self-launch enthusiasts where I may get...

OK, I'm not making this up. They are going to build a $1 Billion dollar ghost town "in the middle of New Mexico" right next door to Hobbs. Last time I checked Hobbs wasn't quiet in the middle of the state of New Mexico so I guess the $1 Billion includes relocating Hobbs..... Here's the link and...

Hi, Today I took a fun video showing the launch operation at the Minnesota soaring club on May 12, 2012 from about 11 AM to 3:15 PM. It is much more fun flying gliders than it would appear from the video. It turned out to be a pretty good soaring day despite the lack of cumulus clouds. Fred...

I mailed Dickie Feakes with no response. Does anyone know where else I could get my Type D logger checked over and calibrated in the UK? Rob

Can anyone help me get in touch with someone who has done the mod to increase the max flap deflection on an AS-W12 to something on the order of 50-55 degrees? I remember e-mailing Robert Beck (previous owner of D-1221, serial 14), but the e-mail I have for him bounces back. He said his was...

Just saw this: https://twitter.com/#!/FAI_IGC/status/201266422733733888 Congratulations, Brian!

Due to the OLC not receiving some sort of a update from Cambridge Aero Instrument co, it will not accept flights logs created even from the 302 logger. Anyone have this same problem and have a solution?? Bob Fidler

tried e-mailing them from their website -but e-mail gets bounced back -anybody have an alternative? many thanks

re the letter in this months issue of Soaring regarding glider pilot medicals: I think this letter confuses the medical requirements for power planes, LSA and gliders. As I read the FARs (61.23, 61.53) a US glider pilot does not need a FAA medical, or a drivers license, to fly a glider, and I...

Last weekend (May 5 & 6, 2012) Wurtsboro Airport hosted a Schweizer 1-26 Fun Meet. Not the greatest weather... but we all had a good time! Here's a little video I took before they left: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c-dl-b2Vdk -Warren Cramer

Hi, A few customers that bought the new, brighter Oudie 2 units have sent their used original version Oudies to me to sell for them. The units are complete with all the accessories. In fact, the accessories are brand new - the ones that came with their Oudie2 units. I shipped only their...

Walt On Thursday, May 10, 2012 6:52:09 PM UTC-4, WaltWX wrote: Considering renting a PowerFlarm for the Avenal, CA CCSC contest next week before my "Brick" arrives. Will the portable unit fit on top of the panel cover in a way such that the antenna's do not contact the canopy? Looks like...

On Wednesday, May 9, 2012 6:23:55 PM UTC-4, Gary Adams wrote: Just had my new contest numbers cut and want some advice/hints on a painless way of applying them to the tail, under wing, and trailer. Reading the latest post on the "Let's Go Gliding" got me wondering.Last letters I applied were...

Having once 'felt the need' myself, this one undoubtedly has a compelling story; it will definitely make its way into the NTSB database. Thank goodness the pilot is (reportedly) OK. SSA member; diamond badge; 2-time 3rd place finisher in Region 9 Regional. If it happens it must be possible....

On Thursday, May 10, 2012 9:18:42 AM UTC-4, Sean Fidler (F2) wrote: I would suggest an article on the progression of avid Condor pilots and how achieving the ability to participate in the higher levels of regular Condor online racing is impacting their real life contest flying. I think this...

I am using an oldeer Ilec SB-8 STF vario system, am very happy with it and absolutely love the vario function (been an Ilec user for many years) but in my Tetra-15 I am finally using a STF system, and have a few questions. Since this unit does not use GPS info , when I am in a headwind...

tried e-mailing them from their website -but e-mail gets bounced back -anybody have an alternative? many thanks

I have a Colibri II (approved) flight recorder. This device allows the user to adjust either the current altimeter setting, or adjust its pressure altitude to match field elevation. Is this ok to do for badge flights like silver/gold, or am I supposed to leave it set to standard...

So I did something stupid the other week. After installing a new vario and a few other bits in my Ka-6 panel, i reassembled everything and proceeded to test the radio. When I keyed the mic on my Terra TX-720 I blew the readio fuse. Turns out I had mis wired the Mic.Instead of having the mic...