Check this out. Does it mean we might actually have capable electric self-launchers in the near future? http://www.bangstyle.com/2012/03/envia-batteries-electric-cars/

Some may find this interesting. Today as I drove home in a snowstorm, three large objects fell from the sky onto the street in front of me. I stopped to see what they were. They turned out to be three metalized Mylar toy balloons encased in ice! Darned kids probably didn't get a weather...

I seem to have misplaced my "new towpilot proceedures" document. Anyone have a link to this ? thanks, Brad

Are there any activities underway to grant approval for the Position Recorders like the flywith CE recorder to be used for badges. They have been approved in Australia, Canada and the UK. It seems that they GPS altitude would be proof enough of 'no landings'. Fred

This is a time lapse of the wave off of Mt. Hood, Oregon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DZqRLAoQ-o Boggs

Does anyone have a Cobra wing stand they are looking to sell? If so, I may be interested. Please e-mail me with details if you have one you are looking to sell. Regards, Jay

I was going to meet up with a soaring buddy who has a Power Flarm, and take it flying in my flying club's DA40 to see what traffic it will display. Our DA40 has a G1000 with the old mode S traffic display, so we can compare the results. My question is related to what the ADS-B in capabilities...

paper airplane world distance record broken http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/blog/32911/former+quarterback+tosses+paper+airplane+a+record+226+feet+10+inches/

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On Feb 24, 2:12*pm, "kirk.stant" wrote: On Feb 24, 9:18*am, Sean Fidler wrote: FYI...Does this "cheater technology" (sorry not my thoughts) have a gyro? *The Rules Committee is on a tear to make any software or hardware they cannot control (almost...

At the suggestion of Ramy Yanetz and with the assistance of John Leibacher, I've added Parachute Jump Areas (also known as Drop Zones) to the US Airspace files published on my website at http://www.soaringdata.info. These same files will be available soon on the Airspace section of the Worldwide...

There is an instructor in our club that's claiming the FAA would "like" pilots to get BFR's in all aircraft they are rated to fly. It makes sense to me that if a guy flies a twin turbine, getting a BFR in a Blanik, and then jumping in a King Air is probably not a good idea. What about a pilot who...

Hi Gang I recently purchased a portable PowerFlarm from Rex. It came with the old software and I downloaded the 1.2 firmware onto the micro SD card (supplied) and installed it so that the PCAS function would work. I then added the security code for my Mode S transponder which requires you to go...

Any of you guys ever used or heard of using the old silica packs they used to sell in cans to absorb moisture? I know they used to have them and still do (sorta) basically packets that over time remove humidity in the air...my trailer sits in a dark barn that tends to attract moisture, so I figure...

We are seeking generous, proactive, safety minded PowerFlarm believers to fund powerflarm rental units for the rental pool to be implemented this soaring season. Portable PowerFlarms are here in the US and available. Over 200 units have been purchased and many are in use with very favorable...

From aggie: http://www.csmonitor.com/Innovation/Horizons/2012/0223/Google-glasses-due-this-year-turn-seeing-into-searching Let's not discuss the AH side of this, please. But I want my PDA data working on something like this. Any of you geeks out there up to it? Get's rid of the arguments about...

Can the Oudie declare direct to the EW? I know SoaringPilot can!

Looking at the SSA website there are two PDF's concerning the ban on AH's. In neither one, do I see anything that would prevent me from using an Android device running XCSoar. The fact that XCSoar does not have a working AH should make it legal to use in US contests. Is this correct? Mike Carris

I have a cambridge 302 and 303 combo in excellent/like new condition. Comes with all cables, manuals, etc. as it did new. This Combo sells new for $2835 I have original box for shipping, and for $1575 I will include shipping and insurance in the US 48 states.

Okay folks, help me out here. How about some of you old timers weigh in on the Mosquito. Handling? One man rigging? Possible dollar range? Let me know what you think, I don't know squat. Walt