Trying to get my new Android device configured with XCSoar and I'm faced with the question of my recorder serial number. Can I recover that from one of the log files or do I have to trek to the airport (it's snowing outside), hook up, and read the serial number from the CAI-302? The logs I've...

We have just re-listed our LS-10 demo at a greatly reduced price. US $ 124000.- This includes everything you need for topnotch 15M and 18M racing. This is the only one build as designed by Wolf Lemke and Werner (Micro) Scholz. Licenced for 575KG at 15M and 600KG in 18M. Famous DG finish, complete...

THE JANUARY 2012 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL will be airmailed before Christmas. A wealth of news for soaring pilots from around the world. A 64 page issue. Stories include: 1. An exposition on what is arguably the best soaring site on the planet - Omarama. Extensive coverage with some...

What's the cheapest, but still much appreciated, glider toy you can give your friends (or yourself) for Christmas? MKIV "high tech" yaw string or Quiet Vent kit (reduces wind noise from Mecaplex flip-out vent by 10dba in my ASH26E). Now available at Cumulus Soaring too. Merry Christmas!

I'm looking for a copy of the article (with figures/graphics) titled Weather Conditions in Southern Africa for Long Distance and High Speed Soaring Flights or The "Magic" of the Trough Line by Helmuth Fisher Using Google I've found copies of the article WITHOUT the figures/ graphics on...

What ? The Greeks make gliders ? No you silly, of course not. The Euro is now cheap as fall-out of the Greek fiscal crisis. New gliders are now cheaper in US$ than for a long time ! Contact me immediately to order your bargain-priced Antares ;-) See ya, Dave

I'm looking for any feedback, advice, performance reviews etc of this antenna. I do not require a TSO'd product. Thanks much.

I was an early (and remain a) strong supporter of the OLC - gave the first OLC presentation to the Seattle Glider Council (SGC) - for stimulating growth in cross-country soaring. Check-out the increase in SGC participation over the life of the OLC! As a Cambridge 20 user, I lament the end of...

Y of B: 2004 Hours: 400 Take-offs: 135 Excellent condition, private use only. All SB done. Valid ARC

Data plate exemption letter, to be carried in all gliders in the USA. From what I can tell, the latest extension expired at the end of October 2011. Anyone heard an update on if a new extension has been granted and if so, a link to it? Updating the paperwork in the off season... Thanks, Rob

Looking for a servicable rudder and elevator for a Grob Twin 2. Minor damage OK. Tom

Has anyone used a Stinson 108 to tow? I'm considering a 108-1 with a 190hp 0435 in it. I know it won't be as good as a Pawnee, but will it be good enough? Thoughts and opinions please. Boggs

This year's South African Nationals daily reports, tasks, result etc. etc. can be found at http://www.soaringspot.com/sanats2011/ Ron , are you reading this?

Got the sailplane assembled and on the gear yesterday. Controls are dialed in and panel is functional. Empty weight is 480 pounds. Will be getting the FAA paperwork prepared in next few days. We are preparing a thorough flight test program. Some pix are here on my FB...

A summary of the accident investigation report is he http://forums.theregister.co.uk/post/submit/2011/12/08/flight_447/ The summary references this annotated transcript: http://www.popularmechanics.com/print-this/what-really-happened-aboard- air-france-447-6611877?page=all I haven't seen...

Any of Bob Wander's current or future customers might be interested in this.. Just in time for last minute Christmas shopping for the pilot in the family: Glidersource.com is offering a coupon for free shipping from Bob Wander's Soaring Books and Supplies when you create a new account or list an...

I have a few questions regarding the USB port on the later Cambridge 302. The Cambridge manual leaves much to be desired in explaining what it can do. Is the USB port supposed to supply power to a PDA or other device? Are you able to transfer files both ways with a PDA or PocketPC (logs and...

The long awaited Power FLARM portable was delivered to customers some weeks ago but I have seen no reports about how well it it performing. Is this just because the soaring season is over for most US pilots? Does anyone have some test result or impressions to share. Andy

A friend reminded me, again, about the films of rookies landing U-2s and not knowing to do with the rudder on roll-out or (in some cases) the need keep the wings level as long as possible. This reminded me that both are things all glider pilots understand and, by extrapolation, to wonder why...

This was a documentary by Sproxton (don't know the first name) and Nick Park of the 1988 UK Std. Class Nationals. I recall seeing this when I was in Australia a few years ago and I liked it. Now I'm gathering select soaring videos for a Soaring Video Film Fest to be run at the Reno, Nevada (USA)...