An update to the IGC-approval document for the LX7000 series of recorders, made by LX Navigation, was issued today and will appear on the IGC GNSS web pages shortly. This update adds the LX7007 model. The Display and recorder Unit (7007DU) has a faster microprocessor and extra connectors on the...

Can anyone post a link to a glider accident database. The BGA accident database seems to be unavailable at the link I had bookmarked last year. I am particularly interested in the DAeC or BGA databases. Bill Daniels

When my Crown trailer ramp is fully lowered my ASW-20 fuselage does not clear the dolly cradle. Furthermore the scissors jacks require excessive torque from the fully lowered position. Currently I roll the main wheel up a small wooden ramp to raise everything a few inches. I'm interested in other...

Has anyone got experience of using Orange Boat Fenders in the strop configuration to help with visability when looking for broken strops. I would intend to fit this by the weak link having the additional benefit of lifting the weak links of the ground and reducing wear and battering. My possible...

Reply to - posted "reply-to" address has an extra "hot" For sale: 2002 Duo Discus Turbo located in Houston, TX. Excellent condition inside and out. For lots of pics and more details go to: http://pages.sbcglobal.net/mzivley/duo/A%20Duo%20Turbo%20Details.html Mark

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Does anyone have a 337 they can share to demonstrate to the FAA that a 150-150 is suitable for towing gliders?

Sorry if this is already well known, but it had me stumped for a week or so and I may have lost one flight log. I've looked around and I believe this is different than noted in this newsgroup previously, since this occurs with the latest Cambridge 302 firmware (2.6.3). Apparently there is a bug in...

Strong 305 Para-cushion 305 Chairpak for sale. 1991 new, 26ft Canopy, 225Lb max , 140 mph, Red, last repack July 2004, with carry case, manual, and re-pack log. It has been inspected by certified rigger and found to be in great shape. $500

Is anybody aware of a source to replace the shoulder harness locking device (it allows the slack in the harness to be locked) on the Pawnee? We are uncertain but suspect that the device is used on other aircraft besides the Pawnee. TIA Roy A. Bourgeois Greater Boston Soaring Club

For sale: Cambridge L-Nav w/ G-meter and version 5.8 software. Also Cambridge GPS Nav Model 20. Also 14 volt battery charger and a few other goodies.

Is there any significant soaring activities in mainland China? Are there any glider manufacturers in China? -- Mike Schumann

While attending an advanced x/c seminar last week I had the pleasure of riding in the back seat of a Nimbus 3DM, and the PIC used a landing pattern & technique I had not seen or heard of before, but I sure took note of. First think I noticed was that even though he'd been flying gliders since...

Haven't flown either one, but have flown the ASW17, and liked it. Would like to avoid gel coat issues. Thanks all, Rich

Hi A question for those who fly with Becker 4401-1 transponders. Normally the "Reply Indicator" triangle on the display of our transponder flashes briefly when the unit is interrogated, but otherwise it remains off. Today I noticed today that it was displayed continuously. This was when I was at...

Since my soaring career seems to be over (last flight in 1991), I decided to sell my unused Strong Para-cushion Chair Model 305. 26 foot Canopy mfg. Oct 1999, last packed 2001. Never opened since. Stored indoors in its nylon zipper bag. Email offer or call 724-986-4467 Wally Raisanen (2E)

Does anyone know of any flight schools that are approved for VA Assistance for Glider Ratings? I have a private power student that has some VA money available for additional ratings. He would like to add a glider Ratings once he completes his private certificate. If we can't find a VA approved...

Are the contest sites for 2006 know n for the US nationals yet? J4

Does anyone have experience with mounting two "mouse" GPS antennas in close proximity of each other? Any interference issues? Specifically, I'm thinking along the lines of two Garmin 35s, or a Garmin 35 and a remote antenna for a Colibri, both within a few inches of each other under an instrument...

Anyone have any experience with the 12-volt PowerSonic PSH-12100 10.5 AH sealed lead-acid battery? It's the same "footprint" (length and width) as the 7.5 AH batteries most of us use but about 2/3 inch (17 mm) taller. PowerSonic rates its own PSH-1280--the size most of us use--at 8.5 AH which is...