Warning/Caution: A couple of days ago an F-16 broadsided a Cessna 150 at a couple of thousand feet over mid to lower South Carolina not far from where we fly gliders out of Perry or Manning. The still reasonably intact F-16 was damaged requiring the pilot to punch out which he did safely. The...

Anyone out there have an ILEC SB-9 standby vario for sale? Karl Striedieck karls at uplink.net

As the thread title states, for those of us NOT at a contest, we (mostly racing pilots & crew) really appreciate the time/effort "volunteers" put in to report on what is happening. I will say I have my favorite reporters (Janine.... sorry....), but any info is better than nothing. I will NOT slam...

There are lots of bubble/level apps available for both Android and iPhone. I played with one on the ground (it combines a level and compass) including doing simulated steady state turns; it seems accurate and repeatable. I wondered if it could function as an artificial horizon in a pinch, like...

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Our club bought a Junior with the above radio (2004 version). We'd like to decrease the automatic squelch level. We see two pots on the left side of the case about halfway back; anyone know which is squelch (and which way to decrease it)? Dan 2D

Hello, Recently acquired an LX 4000 flight computer and variometer. We only have an operating manual. Where can I find an installation manual or schematic? Thanks!

Ok, I understand the theory behind the use or need of ballasting, specially into a headwind. A recent discussion debated the need or rather the "no need" for any ballast for a down wind run. Would like opinions; pros or con please? Best 6PK

In addition to the 1-26 crash, its big brother went in near Cleveland in June, with no serious injuries: http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/oh-geauga/glider-plane-crashes-on- middlefield-township-highway-no-injuries Seems like more than usual crashes this season? Ventus 2 C went in during...

I'm considering ordering a JS1-C TJ with the jet turbine. A potential syndicate partner is concerned about the reliability of jet turbines from a 'will it start' point of view and a repair cost point of view. I imagine electric turbos are going to be more reliable because of the relative...

Empty towball service? May need: - an Arizona to central Midwest (Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin) glider and modern clamshell enclosed trailer hauled, July or early August 2015. - a Northeast Coast to central Midwest (Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin) glider and modern clamshell enclosed trailer hauled,...

There are 4 pilots who will be flying a GP 14 at the 13.5m Worlds. I can not find much info on them, just estimated performance specs, computer generated drawings and a few photos of work in progress. No response (yet) from EY. Time is getting short - has the GP 14 even flown yet? P9

What has been the typical service life in miles for the sealed wheel bearings in the newer Cobra trailers? (assuming no brake overheating)

Cambridge Flight Computer (L-Nav) and GPS Navigator / Flight Data Recorder (GPS-NAV), LED Display, and Cambridge Vario. *Lightly used. L-NAV- v4.3 * (v5.8 available)* * * * * *Data Cable* GPS-NAV Model 20 *(Time and Date are correct) * v5.1 (v6.0 available)* * * * * *Built-in flat plate...

Does anyone know if there are any safaris planned to Parowan this year? How many gliders are needed to make it worthwhile to arrange a tug? I haven't been in years, and am itching to get back. Best time of year? Thanks, Matt

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pilots' "automation addiction" has eroded their flying skills to the point that they sometimes don't know how to recover from stalls and other mid-flight problems, say pilots and safety officials. The weakened skills have contributed to hundreds of deaths in airline crashes in...

All, Hopefully, by the time you read this you will have already read the SSA E-news bulletin sent out today regarding SSA's intent to respond to the FAA ANPRM regarding transponders. If you do not get E-news, you can find a link to the E-news bulletin on the front page of the SSA website. In...

Cambridge Flight Computer (L-Nav) and GPS Navigator / Flight Data Recorder (GPS-NAV), LED Display, and Cambridge Vario. *Lightly used. L-NAV- v4.3 * (v5.8 available)* * * * * *Data Cable* GPS-NAV Model 20 *(Time and Date are correct) * v5.1 (v6.0 available)* * * * * *Built-in flat plate...

Never seen gel coat removed via pneumatic razor blade. Looking at the surface it would appear this has taken off the veil cloth with the gel coat. Any experts care to comment as to the validity of this method / post operating room safety / airworthiness? 2C

Just saw this: http://www.mynews4.com/news/local/story/See-photo-Rough-weather-forces-gliders-from/80axY87Z0Ui7XDcbYdCGoA.cspx Glad everyone is OK. There has been some incredible flying going on in this event by these pilots. It's been fun to watch how far they are flying considering it was...