Will the 2011 Chile Grand Prix be webcast like it was last year? I skipped chores to stay inside and watch every day on the big screen last year. For the life of me I can not tell by the official website. Lane XF

....can now be done year round on Condor since a SoCal scenery/ landscape has just been released. http://secure.simmarket.com/taburet-sw-california-san-diego-photorealistic-for-condor.phtml It's a high res payware scenery, with a lower res freebie on it's way out. Here is a thread about it for...

We have had a great first week with a number of good posts. We saw about 1700 visitors which we feel is fantastic for our first official week. Thank you to everyone that has visited the site and especially to those of you that have provided comments and feedback. Please consider sending us an...

The new Samsung Galaxy Tablet uses the Android System. Do any of the current flight software systems run on Android? If so which ones? How well do they interface with the SN10 or 302 ? How about the XCSoar program in beta? In measuring the Galaxy Tablet it is really only about 1.5 inches taller...

Dear G-102 owners, The FAA has finally issued the an AD note covering the Grob SB 306-29 and TM 320-5 dealing with the replacement of the spar spogot assemblies on the G-102 series gliders. Read the AD on the FAA web site for full understanding of its details. Parts are avilable, in fact I have a...

Any glider operations (clubs, commercial, etc.) have written authority to use the grass next to a paved main runway when the two runways do not meet FAA specs for obstacle free zones or separation? Looking for FAA waivers, local airport authority agreements, or other pertinent...

I was wondering how the introduction of powerflarm will effect US contests, especially Early in the year. Usually changes are made gradually, and introduced into in regionals a year before nationals. Not so with powerflarm. It is going to be allowed unrestricted for nationals from the...

The following issues of the Air Training Corps "Gazette" have come to me: 1941 - Apr, Aug thru Dec 1942 - Jan, Mar thru Jun, Aug, Oct thru Dec 1943 - Feb (2), Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Dec They are in pretty decent condition though a couple are missing the front cover. Anyone interested?

I would like to measure and compare the actual polar of my glider to the factory polar. I would also like to compare the polar with 16.6 meter tips vs winglets. Are there practical methods for doing this with a flight logger and normal instruments? What airspeeds should be measured, and how many...

Fellow glider pilots, I just finished reading "Amelia Earhart - The Turbulent Life of an American Icon". I enjoyed it thoroughly! Kathleen did a great job researching the available information and pulling it all together in an easy to read and interesting book. I learned a lot about Amelia...

Hi, Condor users - Condor has just release the new "Club Class" plane pack - Plane Pack 2. It includes: ASW 15, ASW 19, Jantar Std 3, Libelle, and LS 4. You can see details and image captures, and order he http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/condor.htm#CondorPlanePack2 Best Regards,

Updated US airspace information for the charting cycle effective 13 January, 2011 is now available on my website at http://www.soaringdata.info and on the Airspace section of the Worldwide Soaring Turnpoint Exchange. Notice how I get this done more or less on time when it isn't soaring season in...

Looking for a Standard Jantar or ASW-19 in good condition anywhere in the US. Please forward any details to or call (716) 640-2779. Regards, Kevin Christner

See INSTRUMENTS section of www.soaring-classifieds.com website. It is a January 8, 2011 listing.

Hi, I have added the ClearNav vario to my ClearNav web site. It looks very interesting and I have a handful of pre-orders already. I can't wait to fly with one! http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/clearnav.htm#CNi-Vario Good Soaring, Paul Remde

Hi, I've updated my web site with details and pricing on the new SPOT Connect unit. It looks very interesting. Its ability to send any 41 character message through their satellite network could come in extremely handy during a land out or emergency in a remote area. It uses your "smart...

Hi, I can't find any clear information on what NMEA sentences the LX1606 will output to the PDA. I understand it will echo what it receives from the GPS source (including FLARM if available). But, will it add some vario information as well? Things like: - TAS - Barometric altitude - TE info -...

Hi Larry, How are you? Do you still have copies of the maintenance check list for maintenance day. If so, may we use them and will you send me a copy. I would like to forward them to Danny Paul or use them for maintenance day in the event that Danny is not available on Jan 29th for maintenance...

Any bets on how long it will be before these units find their way into our cockpits?? http://www.slashgear.com/brothe-airscouter-projects-16-inch-screen-right-on-your-eyeball-17103012/

I all, I just bought an asw 19b. In the documentation of the glider I haven't found the mintenance manual. Someone knows were can in find it or if it's downloadable? Thanks Stefano