Did anyone notice on OLC the flight that Jim Payne flew on Sunday, 29 MAR 09? http://www.onlinecontest.org/olc-2.0/gliding/flightinfo.html?dsId=738700 1,602.4 km at a "leisurly" 166.6 km/hr!!! And, he did it flying an ASW-27, not a new 18m ship such as LS10 or ASG29 or Ventus 2c... or JS1 or...

Folks, I recently committed to talk about some European racing techniques highlighted in my World's report at a team camp. The guidelines for when to search for thermals and when to park and exploit others doing the searching are interesting. The camp will likely be run alongside the Cordele cross...

I have a dell streak and have downloaded the XC soar software. I am having issues having xc soar recognize the data files like maps airspace and waypoints. I can download these data files directly and I had to use file transfer from my pc. Any ideas on what I am doing wrong. Dennis

This is an excellent course and I recommend it to anyone interested in wave soaring. https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=140 Boggs

We have a club ship in need of major repair to the main landing gear. We know of a couple of potential repair people/shops but are looking for more leads. Can you provide any names or numbers? I searched RAS history and didn't find any previous discussions... maybe not searching for the right key...

I know this has come up in the past, but i'm having trouble finding the previous posts. I recently bought a Carat in a 2005 Cobra trailer and had it hauled from the west coast to here in Georgia on a flat bed. When i started pulling the trailer, the hubs started getting hot within 12 miles, the...

All, Does anyone happen to be near a 1-26E? I need to know the width and height of the spar butt. Thanks! Bart

Last summer my IPAQ connected to my PC no problem. After resting for the winter the IPAQ no longer connects to my PC. (It was kept charged all winter) When I plug into the USB, the XP system tray shows the USB device being installed and then says your device is ready to use. The IPAQ shows the...

Has anyone flown from there or been a member? I'm thinking of moving clubs for a couple of reasons but thought I'd see if anyone had any views on here before I go take a look. Cheers Rob

Does anyone have any experiance with the new Zander SDI flight recorder/computer?

Kinda cool... http://www.barnstormers.com/eFLYER/2008/033-eFLYER-FA01-Soaring.html -Paul

Ilec SN-10b with remote, RAZ vario, PS-5a converter, all the cables to allow hook-up to Volkslogger-PDA-Laptop, multi-Datalogger download switching. Excellent condition with less than 50 hours in use. $2600 E-mail or 561/350-0034 for more info.

What's been the experience with the LX 1600? As a variometer?: response time, smoothness, filtering from gusts, averager, etc. Is this a good primary variometer...or a good backup? How is it as a component of a system coupled with SeeYou or WinPilot or flyWithCE? Any preferences/problems with any...

For Sale is my 2002 National 425 back parachute. The 425 is recommended for pilots up to 208 lbs. (26' conical chute). It is in excellent condition and very well cared for. Royal blue with light blue accents. It has quick ejector hardware on the legs and thread through hardware on the chest. It...

Hi, The SSA has asked me to organize "Soaring Products Training" the day before the start of the SSA Convention in Texas. Last year it was called the "Software Academy" and was a great success. WinPilot, SeeYou, StrePla and Glide Navigator II held training sessions on their products. More than...

Does anyone have a template or detailed instructions to make and apply the gap seal between flaperon and fuselage which many have told me I should have on my LS3?

Hi does anyone have any ideas on how i go about borrowing a glider for the 2005 juniors, or if it is possible? any ideas suggestions would be grateful cheers taz

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Hi, I'm planning a trip to Canada for may and/or june this year. I plan to visit roughly the region west and North of Edmonton, say between Yellowknife and Vancouver :-) Does anyone know if there are any soaring operations that would give me an opportunity to fly there? Is there a thing like a map...

Our Soaring Club in Vermont, USA is looking to purchase an ASK-23B with trailer. If anyone has information on one For Sale, Please let me know. Thanks. Bill Batesole