http://rdd.me/ryoliosm I doesn't matter how 'smart' our gadgets are if you can't read the damn screens with a quick glance. Qualcom's Mirasol display looks like a magazine cover in direct sunlight.

Sorry guys, can't find the answer via search, but what is a parallelogram stick?

There must be dozens... Opening gambit: Q. What's the difference between stealing a toy from a baby and stealing a toy from contest pilots? A. Sooner or later, the baby will stop crying. Jim

I have not seen any polar for the L-13 other than the one in the factory manual POH. It does not reference the flap positions. I have flown the L-13 and the L-23 (no flap) For the L-13, the flaps do lower landing speed and the angle of the fuselage on approach which affects the AOA of the wing. I...

No License, Butt, plenty of experience Florida man here... Lived in NW, flown in more than several Gliders. Been winched up, car towed up, Pawnee towed up, worked the winch on way more than 20 flights alone, lots of hours in everything from a Stearman to F-4, 3 place gliders and 2 place gliders......

I am wondering how often a truck for towing a glider trailer might be an advantage? I have yet to buy my first glider, but of course and thinking that the next vehicle I purchase should be a good one to tow with (Incidentally, thinking of the GMC/Chevy Canyon/Colorado, with the 2.8L inline 4...

Well, we finally discovered that the propeller was totally worn out. We took the prop to our local Sensenich dealer-repairshop. The very helpful people of BL Aviation took no more than 15 minutes on the prop stand to measure out the defective "windmill". Actually, the measurement were quite...

For those of you with a strong stomach and a sound sense of humor, check out Mr. Webers latest antics: http://dg-flugzeugbau.de/betreuung-e.html Cheers, Lars Peder

On Mar 5, 12:55 pm, Sean Fidler wrote: I have an intern currently working on a slightly different project for US flights in an effort to isolate for potential cloud flying incedents over thousands of competition flights. It has been very interesting so far. More later. He...

I haven't heard anything in a few years about the requirement to carry an FAA Exemption letter in the cockpit. Is it still a requirement or has common sense prevailed? The latest info I could find on the SSA web site only extends the exemption until October 2008. Thanks, Bob 7U

I have a 16mm home movie showing a test flight of the Bumble Bee at Rosamond Dry Lake in 1945. I need help with 2 things: 1) I would imagine that Bowlus and Nelson are part of this movie but I can't find a photograph of either of these guys so that I can ID them. Does anyone know where there is a...

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Science - AP New Robotic Gliders Can Soar Under Water Sun Nov 23, 1:17 PM ET By ANDREW BRIDGES, AP Science Writer SAN DIEGO - A century after the Wright Brothers first took to the skies, the world of flight is pushing to new depths.

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Hello, Sme 10 years ago I wrote a program for DOS named "Polar Explorer" - designed for analyzing both theoretical and practical aspects of glider performance in any conditions. The program was advertised in the Soaring magazine for a couple of years by CuSoft Research Inc., and some 30 odd copies...

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I had gotten an almost brand new (12 hrs) Genesis 2. My experience with retractable landing gear was somewhat limited. At the end of my sixth flight I crossed the field to check on traffic and turned into the pattern. I announced my downwind and started my landing checklist. Just as was about to...

Question: The Seniors contest was held in FL a few weeks ago employing rules to reduce group gatherings and attempts to maintain social distancing. Just for informational purposes, has there been any reports of any of the contestants, crews, organizational people, volunteers, etc., being tested...

Hello, I am closing in on my first glider purchase and have narrowed it down to three. What is a safe purchase procedure for an older glider? Two are LS3's and one is an LS3A. All have been refinished in PU. Is a new annual sufficient or it is advisable to have a pre-purchase inspection as...

Anyone wish to weigh in on the L-33 solo? I am in the market for a single seater. Metal is preferred because you can tie it down outside without the problems associated with glass. 1-34's are hard to find, not a lot of metal ships on the market these days it seems. Can anyone speak to the...