Seeking 10 - 20 volunteers to test a new spreadsheet system for FAI claim analysis, now posted on Windows Live (aka "Sky Drive"). Do you have 3 to 5 minutes to spare AND... ... at least one data file generated by an IGC-approved Flight Recorder or an NAC-approved Position Recorder; ... Excel...

The outer ballast tanks use a fitting what I don't have. Is there an off the shelf workaround? tuN7o

Rec.aviation.soaring favorite, Devin was kicked out of the Junior Worlds for being up until 4:00 AM drinking on flying days, and general disrespect for the coaching staff. It is unfortunate that such a potentially talented young pilot was unable to meet his duties to the U.S. team due to his...

Where can I find a Sports Class Handicap for the Taurus motorglider? Thanks, Fred

I searched for a comparison on the rec.aviation.soaring site for a comparison between ClearNav and an LX 9000, but didn't find anything directly comparing the two (I apologize if I somehow missed it). I'm finalizing plans for a panel for a new glider and would be grateful for any advice from users...

Anyone know how much fabric is required to do a recover of a K8 ? In square meter's or yard's. Looking at picking one up as a possible club single seater but it needs a recovering job. I'd hate to have to order twice or order twice as much. Ken

My glider is equipped with L-NAV/GPS-NAV. Over the past weeks I have noticed some problems with the vario. For example it gets stuck and shows constant lift (visual and audio). Turning the instrument on/off does not help. Slapping the instrument panel has helped. That makes me think it is a...

Hi all! If you are on Facebook, please have a look at my picture submission in the Lufthansa photo contest Spot the Plane! It's an Airbus bird spotted at Amsterdam Airport. Please, vote for it he http://bit.ly/pMwMEr Thank you!

Take a look Dr Jack... Outstanding soaring weather Fri through Sun. Lift rates 700-800fpm average... much stronger in those 10 per cent... It's a toss up between Fri and Sunday. The Mojave Desert, Owens Valley and Western NV show full cu coverage bases 15,500 to 17,500. It appears to be dry...

For information, and because there seems to be some misunderstanding in the "Idaho Fatality" thread about what is and is not allowed in UK contests since the tragic finish line fatality, see Para 22.2 and section 34 of the BGA competion rules...

New type of Flight Recorder gains IGC-approval. The SaFly GNSS Flight Recorder manufactured by the DSX company (www.d- s-x.net), has gained IGC-approval with effect from 31 August 2011. The approval level is for badge flights up to and including the three Diamonds, and other flights that are...

After giving it just a little thought... Not to deflate some of those egos out there...but.....the low pass is a maneuver requiring no particular pilot skills whatsoever! I mean it's...go fast...slow down...turn around......duh...not particularly dangerous.....I mean anybody can do...

Pilots have been flying in Uvalde and feedback is positive, see postings on R.A.S and other locations e.g. John Cochrane: http://groups.google.com/group/rec.aviation.soaring/msg/788ec3b10c70618a?hl=en Nevertheless there are some issues which require our attention: FLARM range Some of the pilots...

I have compiled a group of YouTube glider videos which are all set to music. Below is a link. Enjoy and let me know if you find any other Glider music videos to share. http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDD72342AA854F88B

We are starting to introduce a lot more pilots to winching in Alberta. I am looking for a step by step approach to instruct newbies in the winch launch method. Your recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks Phil

Hi, I have a customer that has 2 2-seat (ASK-21) gliders for a commercial operation. He is trying to find for them "Hobbs meters" with switches that start allow the meter to record time only when in flight (over some airspeed threshold). Of course, it would not be ideal if it recorded when on...

"Frank Paynter" wrote in message ... On Aug 27, 9:16 pm, Mike the Strike wrote: On Aug 27, 6:55 am, Ron Gleason wrote: ...

A couple of years ago there was talk of denying entry in to contests all gliders that were not equipped with ELT's. I immediatly ordered a 121.5 / 406 Mhz model. It came the other day, a year and a half later. It includes a clunky antenna that would have to be mounted outside of a carbon hull. ...

Our club (SLSA) just acquired a nice "pre-owned" ASK-21. It doesn't have any external seals (tape) on the ailerons and elevator. Is this worth doing, like on the G-103? Also, do any ASK-21 operators remove the main gear fairing when operation off grass? Bit of an argument developing in the club...

Reading all the posts about accidents and their causes, reasons and excuses has made me google my fingers off (I'm about to go blind) in an attempt to as completely as possible understand all that's happening physiologically regarding dehydration. Knowing the early warning signs of any problem is...