In article , says... Some disadvantages a fuel can catch fire, Have you ever seen the inferno a huge stack of batteries can generate? the engine is very hot, How hot is it? They put these things inside model...

(JJ Sinclair) wrote in message ... I got tagged twice this year and so, consider myself something of an expert on penalties. At Minden, I was heading for the edge of the 10,000 MSL start gate at 9,900. I knew I was too close,...

"Ray Lovinggood" wrote... Upon downloading the flight log, I found only the aero-retrieve was logged and not the 'lawn-dart' flight that got me to the place where I needed to be recovered from. In both cases, there was plenty of memory available because...

(Tigercat F7F) wrote in message ... From: "E. A. Grens" Well, said Ed! And I know I feel safer now that was have found and destroyed all those WMD that were an imminent threat to "our way of life". We...

I'm looking to buy a transceiver. Which one? I hardly know of any models out there. I don't really know what to look for. I do local flying at my gliderport, but I do plan to do some big x-countries next summer. Mainly I want it, because the one in my favorite club glider only has 4...

Simple and elegant. Could we add 15 minutes to everyone's time? running, ducking and grinning..... "Bill Feldbaumer" wrote in message ... The Canadians have been experimenting with a new scoring system for soaring...

Thank you all for your helpful insight to the ASA.The members of ASA seem like a great group of people and contrary to one posters statement, am not trying to pick a fight. Racing would be great if I were at that level,though the intention of my post was to understand why there is not a more...

X-no-archive: yes In article , Pat Russell writes Which distance calculation algorithm is used by FAI in the homologation of gliding world records? -Pat Either the FAI sphere or the WGS84 ellipsoid. But where the distance is critical,...

16.0 “Start Anywhere� Cylinder Present rules for start cylinders measure start time from your exit point, but measure distance from the point on the cylinder’s perimeter closest to your first turnpoint. 16.1 Would you prefer that both start time and distance be measured from your cylinder...

Borgelet B-40. Trade 57mm for 80mm. In like new condition. Outright sale considered, make offer. Contact me at . -- Chet

Icom used to sell a slim, sexy boom mike, about 2/3 the thickness of all the chunky ones that seem to be readily available. Anyone know if it's still in production? If so where can I get one? Or any alternatives ? Most of the ones available from your typical pilot's shop seem to be about 10mm...

The more I read the more intrigued I become. Certainly if a turbojet can be fitted to a hang glider successfully http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/flylight/doodlebug/news.htm then one can be fitted to a sailplane. After reading a lot on the subject I believe that a 100 or 150 lb thrust motor would be...

Hi All I am contemplating getting a transponder for our LS3a. It seems the choice is between either a 175W or 250W Becker "ATC 4401" unit or the Microair "T2000". Has anybody had first hand experience with any of the above? What were your experiences, which unit would you recommend?

I don't know why the SSA hasn't been posting them??? 2003 Region 4 South New Castle, Virginia Tuesday, September 23, 2003 Unofficial Standard Class Day 2

Anybody interested in purchasing shares in a DG 808B to be based at Omarama for this coming season ( and beyond ) should contact me urgently. This is an opportunity to have a self launching sailplane at your deposal at one of the premier gliding sites in the world. Visit...

Dual time available September 29 thru October 2. Marfa, west Texas See www.FLYGLIDERS.com Call Burt Compton: 1-800-667-9464 (toll-free)

In general, how different are the fittings in a Cobra trailer for different makes and models of gliders, 15M and Standard class? For example, what changes would be required to put an ASW20 into an ASW28, or Discus, or Ventus rigged Cobra trailer? Thanks for any advice, John

Who out there uses the Tost winch for rewinding the rope into the tow plane? What procedure do you use? Do you stop at the end of the rope, then start up again when ready to launch, or do you have a slow 'rolling' start. Do you have problems with 'jerking' the glider and overrunning the rope? We...

Has anyone come up with take off performance graphs/charts/tables for a 235 Pawnee for towing typical sailplanes? Thanks Kurt