New Scientist just picked up on two cases where Cirrus SR-20 drivers pulled the BRS trick and 5 people came down safely and walked away without injuries. Four in one aircraft and one in another. BRS works: good. That was about the limit of that story. However, I took a look at the Cirrus...

Is there an FAQ or list of How-To's somewhere for the LX5000? I've RTFM'd, but while the manual gives a decent overview of the user interface, it doesn't go into much detail at all on how to do things like prepare tasks and then use the LX5000 to fly tasks. When I google this I only get references...

Anyone know of any software that will take a downloaded Garmin tracklog and convert it into a .igc file (non secure) so that it can be fed into Seeyou or tasknav etc for viewing and analysis purposes? Thanks Chris

I just got some great new images of the 304S (now called HORNET II) ((great name BTW...I always " HEARTED" ((loved)) :o) my Glasflugel Hornet C and have published the ones I could (some are still quite "SECRET" ) on my web pages http://www.wingsandwheels.com/Hph%20new.htm...

While I am on the waiting list for a fast dump valve from John Murray, I would like to repair my current valve so I can fly ballasted. I am in need of the PVC flange/water valve into which the brass flange screws into from below the wing. Mine is cross threaded and a tap did not help seal it. If...

High performance 15 meter glider, built 1989. Very good shape, could be seen in CSVVA club based in Challes Les Eaux. See url: http://www.csvva.org/annonces.htm Perfect glider for UK club or private.

I took the afternoon off work today to fly my old Libelle. I left work at 1245, assembled my glider, and took off from the Bishop Airport behind Hangar One's Husky at 1330. There was strong lift on tow and I released in a good thermal that took me to over 13,000 feet. I flew north up the...

The History Channel has produced an excellent "Tactical to Practical" segment on gliders and soaring. Congratulations to the many who made it possible, including Bret & Garret Wilat of Sky Sailing at Warner Springs, CA, Carl Herold and Soar Minden. Aired Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:30 PM CST. ...

As treasurer of our soaring club, I'm interested in learning what kind of soaring software is available to accurately maintain our club records. I've heard of one called "Soaring Ledger" but have not been able to contact anyone about it. Anyone have a suggestion? Please e-m back to:

There is disturbing news from New Zealand about the future of Omarama, where the 1995 World Gliding Championships were hosted and considered to be one of the most spectacular of gliding sites. There is a proposal to develop part of the land at the eastern end of the runway. Pilots throughout the...

I am new here. Is this about gliders that are towed by airplanes etc? I did it once when I was just a little smaller. But now I am the size of a sumo wrestler(: Perhaps if the gliders could handle folks like us the sport might be in better shape even if we were not:)

We still have spots available for the Sugarbush Cross Country/Racing Experience Course in June. Come fly the Green Mountains, polish your XC technique, and learn racing skills in a low stress environment under the watchful eyes of experienced instructors. For details...

1995, Serial Number 550, factory sealed, auto-hookups. Delivered September, 95. Last # with GERMAN BUILD wing. 440 hrs, excellent condition, Factory winglets, tilt-up panel, tail ballast tank, nose tow hook, two-battery boxes, takes three batteries,pee tube, L-NAV- Volkslogger. Nelson: O2, Becker...

Hi, Does anyone know of any soaring strips around LeHavre, Normandy in Northern France? It looks like I'm going to stay here for another 2 weeks. Thanks

Lasham, Monday saw another one of our band killed in a midair. No further details but this is in the public domain having been on several news channels. If you come and join me in a thermal I'm likely to p..s off elsewhere. Ian

Here is a thought: Was in the back yard making thousands of soap bubbles (Mr. Bubbles) for the baby. Slight breeze. Clearly could tell the entire airflow pattern in the back yard....even a little ridge lift over the glider trailer! Wonder if you could add a soap bubble machine to a sailplane? ...

There is a new Service Bulletin on the Blanik L-23 that requires Magnafluxing the "U" shape bracket that connects the two elevator halves. The bracket on our ship had 3 cracks. If you have a Blanik L-23 and have not had it checked would suggest you do so. Losing half an elevator you might still...

As more self launch sailplanes are built, what will be the effect on soaring growth? Will soaring clubs decline? Will self launchers disperse to many more airports, creating more exposure? Any thoughts?

I there a way to thicken gel coat other than letting some of the solvent evaporate? Even the thinnest commerical gel coat is made for spraying which makes it too runny for filling small cometic chips. The only gel coat paste fillers I have found are an off white in color.

Is there a source for the popular booklet by Ursula Hanle? Where can they be purchased? And, iIs she still in the Southwest USA? Thanks Bob Gaines Marietta, GA