For sale just overhauled AR3201 radio. Fresh from Becker (jan2013), with new internal batteries, new parts, paperwork (Form 1 and repair specs). Tested, and ready to fly. Includes connector. Spacing 25 KHz, 57 mm round face. Very nice radio that should last for many years. From private aircraft,...

Been looking on the web without much luck. Can anyone tell me if there's a temperature probe which can be plugged into the earphone jack on a Dell Streak 5 and will it be recognized and processed as such by XCSoar? I was thinking of simply moving my probe connector from the back of my CAI302...

I along with Daniel Sazhin have formed a facebook discussion group for Jr pilots in the US. If you are a junior or know of one, please pass this along to them to join us. We hope to have an active group of youth excited about soaring and meeting others with the same passion....

Are there any users of this APP who could share their experiences? http://www.butterfly-avionics.com/index.php/en/products/butterfly-apps

http://www.xcsoar.org/discover/2013/04/13/xcsoar-6-dot-6-beta1-released.html

There is a great photo of a lennie on Mt. Hood on the Astronomy Picture of the Day web site today (April 17). http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html Steve

I flew the Janus last year without any aileron/flap seals at all. This year I want to try it with all the seals. I've found plenty of 'how to' articles regarding the mylar seals. I would also like to install the cloth 'S' seals, but haven't found any helpful hints on that subject (yet). If...

I get a lot out of this group but less now that a huge number of posts are initiated by Mr. Sean F (F2). I understand that there are ways to filter out these posts and tips on how to so are welcome. Also, in the past posts could be flagged as spam and we no longer seem to be able to do that. ...

I was talking to a big fan of motocross about a 13 year old who became a quadriplegic after a motocross accident. What is the difference between an adult consenting to taking the risks of flying and a parent assuming those risks for a child? My dad let me do plenty of dangerous stuff when I was a...

The date has been set for the weekend of 20/21 April (weather permitting) for the LVVSA Spring Auto-Tow event. Nothing looks threatening in the forecast so far. The location is Roach dry lake, off Interstate 15 just north of the California/Nevada border. Directions can be found on the LVVSA.org...

I like many others understand that the glider community is small, and perhaps getting smaller. In trying to sell my glider, I placed an ad on Tim Mara's Wings and Wheels. He states on his website that he offers this for free to help the community. Or so I thought. Selling a glider is a difficult...

Dear RAS friends, I have read with amazement and disappointment the responses to the recent thread "Soaring Community Consumer Warning". I've decided to start a new thread to provide my response to this issue, albeit with some trepidation. Please understand that I want to diffuse the issue, not...

CNv 2.0.1194 is now available as a public beta. Please read instructions and release notes and follow the setup guidance therein for best results. User Profiles should be created with the new profile editor, also beta, currently 0.6. Most user feedback is positive (see below), but there are a...

Has anyone running ver 2.6 on a Power FLARM Portable seen a PCAS target at greater than +/- 49 (4,900ft)altitude difference. In recent tests I set PCAS Vert range to values greater than 5,000 ft and never saw a return on aircraft as they flew over on the PHX arrival route. They only showed up...

Minden to Kansas in a Duo Noted on current post on Soaring Cafe: His SPOT quit, but check out his path on http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N55LK Currently over Uintas at 25,900' with 19 kts up. Fun to watch the trace on the top of the page and the altitude and up / down on the bottom of the...

I have a few unopened 2 cycle oil cans which are about 10 years old. Can I still use them on my Solo ? Dan G

Looking for a Terra TPX 720 for parts. Specifically the battery case. Have borrowed a battery case but looking for a permanent solution. Contact off line please if you have one or know where I might find one. Tom Dixon Boise, ID

Hello all! Business is good and we could sure use another full-time CFIG or tow pilot. Preferably a person that can do both. Our flying is about a 65% instruction and 35% rides. Large fleet of hangared 2-33's and G103's. Pay is either hourly or salary, your choice. Heavily discounted rental...

Hi, I have an AR 4201 for sale, which was replaced by an AR 6201. built in April 2005; ser.-no. 11135 It functioned flawlessly all the time. Best Klaus D67067 Ludwigshafen Germany

The SSA home page has a link to cast your vote for the US Team Committee position. All SSA members can vote. The selection procedure for the 2014 20m two seater WGC class is specified as well. Please note that any 20m or less span two seater can be used to qualify, and the sports, club or open...