While not technically a soaring story it is aviation. I thought the group could use some fun from a real story and whom among us hasn't given a ride to someone we wished we hadn't. One Degree of Separation Full disclosure, this is a true story, but with plausible deniability and to protect me...

I have started a new playlist on my Fox One Corp youtube channel to go through some of the features on the LX family of flight computers. My LX flight computers playlist is he https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeAW0PUi2pqKAMJP7ETBplGNNlUYh0aKl Subscribe to my youtube channel to get...

Our Duo's turbo has suddenly stopped working. It spins up ok at 55Kt when decompressed & continues windmilling when the decompression is released. The engine starts after 2 - 3 seconds, runs for 2 seconds then cuts out. After 1 - 2 seconds it starts again & the sequence is repeated. It's as if the...

Since I see that the Soar Idaho site is only occasionally updated, I thought I might post this here for any interested parties. When I purchased my HP18, I also came into possession of the molds for the Super HP18 modification. I don't particularly want them, and I have no intention of making the...

In search of a wing root fairing kit for the original Ventus B.

Random question (kinda): Can an all-wood homebuilt glider be tied down outside year-round in a dry climate (e.g., Colorado) and be weather-protected by padded covers? The glider's plywood skin is covered by a layer of thin fiberglass, then painted. I guess I'm asking for actual experience or...

Saturday July 11th is the annointed day for the 2020 Kansas Kowbell Klassic.. All Kompetitors will launch from Sunflower Gliderport and whichever pilot lands the furthest from Sunflower will win the Kowbell. Follow along on the SSA Tracking page. Most of us will show up on there except for a few...

US to pull out of WHO permanently. Abstention is no way to demonstrate leadership. God help us all No doubt this post will be deleted as politically incorrect....

LXNAV FlarmView 57, good condition $150. Terry

Is anyone still making eccentric wing pin tools, I have a Nimbus 2 that is a bitch to get the wings in the last 15ml/ half inch even with everything aligned correctly on the marks. With my self built electric wing rigger I can do everything but that last bit. I am making her complete one man system...

In an effort not to hijack a recent thread any more than I've already done, I decided to start this thread here to deal with any/all my questions regarding this software. I'm running the "Lite" version of this currently on an iPhone XS Max. So far it is pretty basic in that it will log my flights...

Need the remote control unit only. Would prefer if located in U.S. Thank you, -Gonzalo

Can the PowerMouse be installed in a standard certificated glider?

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Very sad to read this tragic news this morning. http://www.kathrynsreport.com/2020/05/bellanca-8gcbc-scout-n4116y-fatal.html?m=1 Comments (anonymous) on the webpage indicate kiting may have been a significant factor. Sincere condolences to the family of the tow pilot and to the members of the...

Does anyone know whether Lindner is actively seeking a life extension inspection procedure for the Grob 103 to extend its life to 16,000 hours? - Chris Schrader

Recent tragedies will certainly bring insurance rates and coverage into the spotlight once again. IMHO things will change not only in cost but coverage as well. Underwriters cannot continue to pay out high amounts for such a small population of their overall policies. I foresee changes coming to...

What differences are found between the Ventus C 17.6 and the Ventus 2bx?

Like most pilots who log flights on the OLC I watch the daily flights and I like to see whats going on out in the wild blue today. Question: How accurate are the AGL statistics at the bottom of the traces? Today for instance, There was a pilot of of Ely who got within 59 meters of the terrain and...

Uh...Â* Are you blaming a firearm for the death of this young boy rather than the court who released the offender to commit the crime?Â* I truly hope not, but if that is, in fact, what you're saying, then you're an idiot.Â* If that is not your intent, then I apologize. On 7/12/2020 9:36 PM, 2G...