Just yesterday, I sent the SSA Webmaster a request for an addition to the SSA webpage. He responded he would look into it, but after the Convention. He was VERY busy getting ready for the Convention, and understandibly so. He lied. He didn't wait until after the convention, but changed and...

I hooked BOTH (don't ask) of my compaq aero 1550 pda's up to 12 volts, directly... ....neither works at all now. Before I bust 'em open and start digging around in thier innards, does anyone know if they have a fuse, where it is, or any other hints... thanks, john roe, "zr"

****************final Reminder******************** Oxford University Gliding Club is proud to present Richard Stratten.

Oxford University Gliding Club is proud to present Richard Stratten. From Giant Flying Boats to Rocket Planes. Wednesday 25th January 7pm. The Pusey Room, Keble College, Parks Road, Oxford. This is the fascinating historical account of a personal career in aviation from the perspective of a...

I'm not sure about the rest of the world, but here in the USA it's pretty wide spread to release the tension on the tow rope before pulling the release handle by getting a little high, and then doing a shallow dive. If I remember right, this came about because the tow hooks on the Schweizers were...

Todd.. as a retired B-1 Bombardier and current Glider Instructor, I am interested in more details on the photo submitted to the SSA Photo Gallery. Where.. When.. Model Glider.. BT www.lvvsa.org

Anyone know how Charlie Spratt is doing. No news from the Gate... -- Bruce Greeff Std Cirrus #57 I'm no-T at the address above.

26 January 2006 ATS Seminar, Room 101, 330 pm (refreshments at 300 pm) Meteorological flight plans for soaring and their verification Olivier Liechti, A&K, Winterthur, Switzerland Abstract and driving instructions http://www.coloradosoaring.org/docs/ATS_Seminar_26Jan2006.pdf

A friend, who is selling his glider, just received a casher's check, in the mail, from a guy who had never even called him. The guy then called him and said he was sending someone over to pick it up, and my friend could pay the guy who is picking it up the extra money. This just happened, and the...

I'm wondering if there's a simple or straightforward way to test an SLA battery for general condition. Or a device I can buy that sucks a charge out of a battery over a few hours and reports its actual amp-hour capacity? ~ted/2NO

Hi, I'm looking for Cobra (SZD36) owners or persons who maintain this type of glider with German registration. /Janos )

Can anybody send me the page 3 scan from the Wil Schuemann article on modifying his ASW-12, please. The article set has vanished from the scrollsander site it was on since 1999 and the one page the Wayback Machine doesn't have is page three. Its ZIP file, which should have the whole article in it,...

AC And Mary Williams Died Today I was very saddened when I received word this evening that both A. C. and his wife Mary died in a tragic automobile highway accident while traveling in Oklahoma today. A.C. had been a National 1-26 Champion pilot back in the 1960s, and had established the well-known...

From the sounds of it they are one and the same personality wise ;) Al

Hot off the newswi Monday, 23 January 2006, 9:45 am Press Release: Gliding Grand Prix Successful Start To Grand Prix The New Zealand Community Trust Gliding Grand Prix kicked into action today with the official practice day that saw pilots competing in real

If anyone has Gehrlein winch plans (some were kits), pictures, drawings, recommendations, procedures available please forward to our club. We'll be checking with Gehrlein next week. Our club is rebuilding one and needs/asks for your assistance. e-mail to: Regards,...

If anyone has Gehrlein winch plans (some were kits), pictures, drawings, recommendations, procedures available please forward to our club. We'll be checking with Gehrlein next week. Our club is rebuilding one and needs/asks for your assistance. e-mail to: Regards,...

Who's administering that group these days? Jack Womack Clovis NM

Hi, I have been flying with Serengetti sunglasses for many years in a sailplane with a clear canopy. I bought a LS6 with a light blue tinted canopy which make my cockpit to dark when in the shade of cloud. Suggestion are welcome to solve this problem. Regards, S6

From Omarama? So there is no tracking, but I haven't found not even one line of news anywhere on web. Grand Prix should of started today. I hope those estimated 10000-15000 spectrators (yes for sure...) has better info at the field. Wake up New Zealand...