I recently posted: "Sometime about a year ago, there was an article in SOARING on the subject of camera mounts to facilitate in flight photography. Included were illustrations of 'universal' mounts for wings and a nose cone. I have lost the issue and the article. A young team of students from...

Gliderfolks, There is a new book in the gliding world. Title: "Thermals" Author: Rolf Hertenstein, Ph.D. Editor & Publisher: Bob Wander / Soaring Books / USA / www.bobwander.com Notes by Bob Wander 1. Imagine that a teenager becomes a full-time professional glider flight instructor. He instructs...

Yeehaw! Several Texas state soaring records have been bested - usually within weeks of the previous records as exceptional soaring continues at Marfa in west Texas. Mark Gray, Chris Ruf, Joe Flores, Bruce Fox and Tim Garner all set new records recently. Many FAI soaring badge claims are also...

GALVESTON - The Texas Aviation Hall of Fame announced the inductees of the class of 2005. The Hall of Fame honors Texans and Texas corporations that have made outstanding contributions to the development, growth or preservation of aviation. The inductees include: =B7 Wally Scott, a cross-country...

I am looking for the wiring detail between the control unit and the lcd display, Its for rose Johnsons ASW19wl, that got vandalised in Spain this year. I think it maybe the same as a VP3, but I know its not the same as the ealy analogue disply vp4, or the VP5. any help would be really...

Hello we have just uploaded the latest Pipistrel Motorglider newsletter to the website. Enjoy http://www.mcp.com.au/sinus/newsletters/newsletter-27/newsletter-27.html

If anybody has one of the mounting plates to mount a Delcom radio to a round hole in the instrument panel, I'd like to talk to you about it. I am redoing the panel in my ship, and would like to do a better job mounting the radio. Unfortunately, these have been out of production for awhile,...

The Ventus A and B models really need a good wing root fairing. Schempp-Hirth realized their mistake years ago, and offered a simple aftermarket fiberglass fairing mod kit. I installed mine during the early 80s, and it really helped the low speed performance. I think it may still be possible to...

Can anyone tell me about soaring at this location in general (early July), and about the Region 11 (Sports Class) contest in particular? Is it a regular (annual) thing there, is it well attended, how is the organization? (The SSA contest page does not list a CM or a contest host.) -ted/2NO (if...

Due to lack of time from the owner, there's a DG 303 Acro for sale. The glider is based in Minden (NV) and is in absolute pristine conditions, like new plus all the improvements and accessories, like transponder, solar panels, etc. Also the trailer is like new and with a lot of improvements. This...

I have a Winter combination Airspeed/Vario/Speed-To-Fly instrument that was designed to use a TE compensator between the capacity line & the pitot line. My assumption is this was a standard type of device prior to the common use of TE probes. Talking to some experienced members of my club...

Reply to - posted reply-to address has an extra "hot" For sale: 2002 Duo Discus Turbo located in Houston, TX. Excellent condition inside and out. For lots of pics and more details go to: http://pages.sbcglobal.net/mzivley/duo/A%20Duo%20Turbo%20Details.html Mark

I've rcently started to use an SN10b and I'm bothered by reflections from the LCD screen which although is very legible suffers from reflections. Has anyone tried using a PDA screen protector to stop or cut down reflections. I wonder if this would work because the screens are reflective rather than...

Hi, I just taken a first stab at a new "Tips" document for new Colibri users. I tried to supplement the manual by pointing out a few subtle points about the Colibri. The document also includes a short list of the items I setup with new Colibris. http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/lx.htm Let me...

I'm in the market for an open trailer for a Schweizer 1-26 or one that would be suitable for modification. Doesn't need to be beautiful only servicable. I live in Connecticut so hopefully something east of the Mississippi. Noel Anderson (203) 592-0129

Does anyone know what are the average fuel consumption figures of a Robin DR400/180R in towing service? Any help greatly appreciated. Cheers, Flavio

I have a friend with a SGS 1-34 here in southern California who needs a replacement ASI for his ship. Knots or MPH are OK and it needs to fit into a 3 1/8" opening. He's on a linited budget and would like to avoid a new purchase. Any help appreciated. __Mike

Might be worth a gander, to see what they're saying.

Coomunication from Jean-Marie Clement: =3D=3D NEW SOARING EXPEDITION IN PATAGONIA, NOVEMBER 2055 TO JANUARY 2006 We are pleased to announce that the applications for the next wave flying expedition in Patagonia are open. Flying will start beginning of next November and will end in January, when...

Is a written test required for adding glider cat/class to a SubPart H CFI limited to the ASEL cat/class? Thanks