Still learning to benefit from thermalling with another glider and so far have not realized the benefits. If you are opposite another glider and observing your progress in relationship to the other glider how do you adjust your path if you see the other glider in better lift? I seem to have the...

I am looking to compile a list of 'The Ultimate Soaring Adventures'. I'd appreciate any input from the forum on what they see as the pinnacle of soaring whether it is a 1000km task, flying New Zealands wave or some other goal that may be beyond the day-to-day pilots reach. I'll put up a list on a...

I just purchased a Nugget and am very happy with it. I am looking to connect with other Nugget owners to exchange info on this ship.

I'm really curious what weak link people are using to winch launch Blaniks with. If you are using the CG bridle, do you use the blue tost weak link (in the BGA list) or a stronger one? Blue seems too weak and wants to break frequently and under only moderate climb angles. The L-13 manual...

Our club is looking for a tow hook for 182, in particular Schweizer (partnumber 0500228-2) which is the STC'd approved hook for the Cessna 182. Any pointers are welcome. Thanks Ramy

I'm looking for sources to use to sell glider rides. I have a persuasive speech competition and I thought maybe some of you ride sellers could help with your expertise on the subject. -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup...

On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 12:38:29 GMT, Russ Haggerty wrote in :: I am building and ready to register a Europa experimental. I have both regular and glider wings. I am soliciting opinions as to any problems or restrictions to...

Got a question: the Butterfly wind vector and the XCSoar wind vector (derived from Butterfly information) seem to disagree by 180 degrees. That is they point toward each other. XCSoar seems to believe it too, based on glide calculations. I am using the LX format output on the Butterfly. I am...

What file formats are supported. I've been able to figure out a few by trial and error but wonder which ones work best. I entered .cup format waypoints which show up on the map but they do not have any labels.

1. The World Women's Gliding Championship staged at Lake Keepit in Australia concluded on January 17 leaving a rather nasty taste in the mouths of 9 of the 10 competing countries. 2 A collective protest from team managers saw the International Jury penalise all Australian pilots with 250 points...

Good day all, before the season start I downloaded the Flarm verion 6.83 and it installed ok. We just started flying and my declaration is in light grey as the OLC system decla Autocomment: Used Aircraft is FES glider, but MOP logging deactivated. I looked in my flarm info and the licences...

I hope to get both the Sport Pilot and Private Glider certificates. Which order would be best to get them in - would Sport Pilot be better to get first or last? I am especially interested in a motorglider called the Virus (what an unfortunate choice of name!). Does a glider certificate let you...

Hi, I've been enjoying my SN10B for several years now and really love it. Recently I have been trying to use the Simple Glide Calculator (SGC) page to do side calculations during competitions (I used to do this with my LS4 prayer wheel but gave it to a pilot that had no computer at all - tried to...

Todd Smith posted: I was a new guy in soaring about 7 years ago and as I was working on my Silver badge, got a lesson in how to smoke a windup barograph and all that. I bought a used thermal electric model that required no screwing around, all I had to do was put it in the glider. I then

All, My radio (Dittel FSG 71) Squelch seems to be a bit sensitive (but by design, cannot be adjusted by the pilot). In my case, when flying, the squelch is a bit sensitive and the “white noise” of the radio comes on at times, even when there are no communications received. I can always reset the...

Who and how please. San Diego news photo looks like the PZL. One of our CFI's was to be there tomorrow on the way back from Mexico, we think he couldnt go today. Thank you in advance for any info. Just out of concern and sincere condolences to all AGCSA. Karen

Yes I've read lots of posts about buying a first glider. My heart is set on an LS-4 since I'd like to stay in the roughly $30K US price range with a decent panel and trailer. BUT, what if I just don't want gelcoat because sooner or later it will have to be refinished and that doesn't make any...

Yeah, its early but we have a new site for this year's Region 3 Contest. If you plan on attending, please sign -up early in order for our organization to make arrangements. There has also been inquires to hold world class for the PW-5's. (If we are able to have (3) register we will hold a world...

PLB brings speedy rescue to pilot trapped in trees By Mike Collins, AOPA A Pennsylvania pilot is crediting his personal locator beacon (PLB) with his rescue only two hours after his glider crashed in rugged mountains near Altoona, Pa., May...

Automatic or Manual. Which is the best?