Taken the day before the Reno Convention out of SoaringNV in their Duo Discus NV. Thanks to Tiffany for filming. We had a great time. Incredible views. Can't wait to go back for a little wave. Apologies in advance for the questionable music selections ;-). All I could get YouTube to digest. ...

Hi, I have just added the new Butterfly Vario to my web site. It is a very impressive new vario with FLARM display (when attached to a FLARM), GPS flight recorder, simple navigation, simple final glide, artificial horizon, and many other very nice features. You can see details...

Tidewater Soaring Society has a Sooner all aluminum open trailer for an L-33, Solo Blanik for sale. The trailer is in good condition and has quality welded aluminum reinforcing added to areas that were prone to slight cracking on these units. This trailer tows easily and has been used...

Ebay item numbers are... EDS Oxygen System: 160735802503 Cambridge 302 Vario: 160735769534 Both items are complete with all accessories and work perfectly.

Wanted left aileron to suit G103. Almost any condition OK

Back seat available in brand new Arcus 20m for the Region 2 regionals in Mifflin. This will be a fundraising deal for the US soaring teams. The Arcus is generously provided by Pete Alexander. You will fly with Richard Walters, past national champion. He is no Karl Striedieck, but he promises not to...

Long ago, I read in Soaring Magazine (I think) that crows don't soar. This morning, I watched three crows thermalling right outside my living room window. I went and stood in the window for a couple of minutes and watched the three of them hanging tight and climbing. After a while, they...

Does anyone have an original operations manual for this model? Thanks, Fred Blair Houston, TX

THE MARCH 2012 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL A wealth of news for soaring pilots from around the world. A 64 page issue. Stories include: 1. At last - a way of effectively reducing the membership loss all clubs are experiencing. How to move on this thorny problem immediately.

The USA Competition Committee has issued a waiver for the 2012 Standard Class National contest that authorizes a limited use of handicaps. The waiver and specifics can be found at http://www.ssa.org/files/member/Waiver%20for%202012%20Standard%20Class%20Nationals.pdf

Hi, I'm trying to reach a glider pilot named Jim David. The phone number and e-mail address I have on file for him are not working. The SSA's database has a phone number that does not work. The address I have for him in in New Hampshire. Please let me know if you can help me contact...

Marc Forderer reports this morning that Butterfly has completed the requested changes to their new vario product to comply with the US RC policy issued lasty week with respect to A/H display. They will have a conforming example to us shortly for review. We applaud their constructive response and...

I am trying to make a cable to hook a Volkslogger to an HP IPAQ hx4700 to download flight logs. Can anyone provide some advice on which wires to hook together for the data transfer. I have the power connections under control. Pin out for the devices is below. Thanks John HP ...

Just got the following from Gordon Boettger. Please pass along as appropriate. Fred ======================== Folks, Just spent the day at OAK ARTCC. They keep emphasizing that for safety reasons all gliders "should" (highly recommended) squawk around the RNO area. They said that chunk of...

In pursuit of a PPGL certificate (after many years of flying ultralights) I have been going thru various glider flying books, study guides, and the FAA knowledge test questions. In one version I have of the FAA question list I see that a working knowledge of VOR navigation is required to answer...

Looking for e mail address for Nicholas who is in Maryland Glen

Build a big fence! http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20120214/NEWS01/202140315/Parowan-airport-gets-prairie-dog-fence

The first 2012 Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama Racing Association (GTA) race is March 24th and 25th in Quitman, Georgia. GTA has two classes. "B" class caters to beginning competition pilots with short tasks and a lot of friendly help. "A" task gets down to the heart of the matter with...

Hi folks, This weekend I flew a task with a borrowed 302.We are planning to upgrade the panel and it was a good oportunity to try it out. It was the first time I used one and I liked it but the display blacks out with my polarized sunglasses and the only way to read it was lifting them or tilting...

Suppose I wanted to ship a glider from California to Tennessee. How would I do that? Anyone done this before? I have searched the forum regarding this, but only finding shipping info to/from internationally. Thanks!