Hi, I am looking for some sort of portable headset intercom system to talk clearly between front and rear occupant of a glider. This can become quite difficult on aerotow in a fabric glider covered for example. I know there is a Sigtronics type 2 place intercom that I could use to hook up two sets...

I just had the spring break in the L'Hotelliere fitting on a spoiler control on an LS4. Anyone know where I can find a replacement before the contest next weekend? BTW, I have never heard of this failure before. Has anyone else ever seen one? (I'm trying to figure out if I should replace all...

Hi Gang How does one use Google Earth satellite maps with IGC files? I thought I knew how but I don't. Thanks. Dave

I know this has been discussed before, would like to know what wax to use on a sailplane finished in acrylic paint. Would prefer to use one that does not require a buffer. One Idaho

This may be a silly question - but are all metric altimeters configured with 'Zero at 6 O'clock' as I saw in France? I did not have trouble converting to meters/kilometers but I did have trouble quickly reading the altimeter with the zero at the bottom of the instrument face (especially on the...

What is lost without them? One point of glide? What about sink rate? Is this just for racers? My glider does not have them. Does anyone have any facts on this? Thanks.

Immediate need. reply to author.... Evan Ludeman / T8

Now that folks have experience with both approaches, are Moving Map PNAs in fact a big step forward? Do the advantages of Moving Map PNAs outweigh the disadvantages?

Man, what a pain in the ass at Mifflin. Returning on the back side of Jacks with weak ridge and no thermals, you leave the ridge at 1900-2000 because you *cannot* get higher and fly through a ton of sink (netto 4 - 6 kts down is common). The closest point of the ridge to the edge of the finish...

What size radius is used for a badge or record turn point and start cylinder? 1 mile is used for contest turn point. Thanks Glen

What ever happened to Tor Jensen and Advanced Soaring Concepts?

Now, this is the current rule, please read it: 10.9.2 Finish Cylinder 10.9.2.1 A task shall include a Finish Point not more than 2 miles from the home field and a Finish Radius not greater than 2 miles. 10.9.2.2 ‡ Minimum Finish Height 10.9.2.2.1 ‡ Each task shall include a Minimum Finish...

If you are running firmware v3.0 you can now activate the IGC approved Engine Noise Level Sensor (ENL) required for motor gliders through our webpage: http://powerflarm.us/pricing/ Activation is through license file; no need to send the unit in. Cost is $100, this is an introductory price, only...

I have two 6 volt and one 2 volt PowerSonic cells in series to make a 14 volt pack for one of my sailplanes. I had one of the batteries go bad, so I did a little checking to see which one. All showed appropriate charge voltage when not loaded, however, one battery went from 6.2 volts no load, to...

I would like to see how many points the motorglider guys would end up scoring if their motor was rendered unavailable after launch. A friend of mine couldn't get his motor started one day, so he took an aero tow, and his flying was much different that day. It's just not the same when you know...

The one man factory at Cambridge Aero, maker of the 302 Variometer will no longer offer REPAIR Support for it's products... Jeff Bennett has left the Building... Like many, I've had a hard time getting anybody to answer my calls at Cambridge over the last months. I finally received a letter along...

the Examiner is at it, again, this time reprinted in Co. Springs Gazette. http://gazette.com/faa-should-adopt-glider-warning-rule/article/1501137 Especially liked the "lighter than air glider" bit. I'd have liked to be lighter than air a couple of times last week.... T8

Curiously. how does a minden tube differ from a normal tube or clamshell?

Under current FAR 61.58, paragraph (f) states: " (f) This section will not apply to a pilot authorized by the Administrator to serve as pilot in command in experimental turbojet- powered aircraft that possesses, by original design, a single seat, when operating such single-seat...

Following suggestions in Soaring, I am trying to use the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro joystick with Condor 1.1.5 and Win 7. The control of sensitivity is not sufficient for success with the Flight Training turning exercise. Is there a Logitech driver needed, or is there a way of setting Condor Inputs...