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Hello, I am doing some spring cleaning and have the following items for sale LXNav NANO3, $350 USD + shipping Cambridge CAI302 $400 USD + shipping Cambridge CAI302 with 303 display $450 USD + shipping Please note that the 302's have been removed from the gliders some time ago, both were in good...

Came across this the other day.. The wingtip belongs to an Eurotech E-310 drone. http://www.defence24.pl/media/cache/inside_article_image/uploads/images/232f9343cc38284572617537f44aae96.jpeg Looks like a mix of a standard winglet and the experimental tip on the...

For sale; LX5000 IGC approved fllight recorder, navigation system and speed to fly variometer. Upgraded to latest software version and new screen in 2009. $1450 Link to manual - http://lxnavigation.si/avionics/avionics/downloads/manuals/LX5000ManualEnglishVer1100.pdf EW Microrecorder,...

Is there a discount rate arranged with any hotels in Hobbs, NM? Either for the 15m Nats or just in general for SSA members? Any recommendations? Thanks in advance, Luke Szczepaniak

The BGA has a nice poster on their facebook page, good review of the basics... may be a good idea to share this with your clubmates link for facebook users: https://www.facebook.com/BritishGlidingAssociation/photos/a.121891224624412.36776.116543555159179/522284274585103/?type=1&theater I took...

Hello, I am selling my CAI 302, good working order, currently installed in the glider. No 303 display. Asking price $1000 USD Also available Peter Masak LiftDetector 200, asking price $350 If interested please contact me directly. luke "at" silentflight "dot" ca Luke Szczepaniak

We have always tried to fly during the winter months at SOSA, since acquiring a winch we have increased our off-season activity immensely. For those interested here is a link to a fantastic gallery by Maria Szemplinska http://www.sosaglidingclub.com/2015-season.html and a nice video by Youssef...

Hi everyone, I have a Colibri II flight data recorder available for sale, $400USD. Includes power adapter and a fresh calibration certificate. Shipping to the US is available early in April while I am in Tennessee (I am in Canada and shipping across border would be too costly). Details on the...

On 04/07/2015 11:32 PM, John Cochrane wrote: Is there any news from the Pan Americans? Am I just looking at the wrong websites? Following the ssa link I haven't found anything. Usually someone at least posts "it's raining, we went to the movies," "It's raining, we went for BBQ" or something. ...

Hi All, in the numerous FLARM threads I see multiple references to false positives. I had seen many myself before I came across the following config in the dataport: #Enable Competition Mode - changes warning configuration #Set 0 to disable, set 2 to enable $PFLAC,S,CFLAGS,2

While most of us are waiting for the spring to come, I would like to share my short video from the 2011 season http://vimeo.com/35997899 Enjoy, Luke

My wife has talked me into purchasing a travel trailer with her. At least two of the glider operations I've been to (BRSS in New Castle Virginia and Seminole Lake in Florida) appeared to have RV-friendly camping areas. I'm wondering how many other glider operations around the US are...

Does anyone know of auto-towing gear that will automatically retract the rope the glider releases? My club has just moved to a new airport, which has a runway long enough for auto-towing. However, we'd like to be able to clean up the runway quickly -- preferably while the tow vehicle is still...

With the greatest of regret I write to inform that Bill passed away in the early hours of this morning at a cottage hospital in Bishops Castle, Shropshire. He had been ill for the last couple of months. He regularly frequented these pages. RIP Bill. Luke

Hi, I'm looking for a Cambridge L-Nav. If you have one you would like to move on please drop me an email with details of what's included and the price. I am located in the UK, but will obviously pay any shipping costs.

Does anyone have a manual, or wiring diagram for the Avionic Dittel LX1000 vario. I have one with various wires hanging off it, but some have been cut off. A simple numbered chart for the 15 pin (DB15) plug would be fine. Thanks, Luke

Hi, I'm just curious. Does anyone know who is the youngest person to fly a 1000k diploma....? Cheers, Luke

The Leading Edge; A life in gliding, by D. Georgeson and Anna Wilson. 200 copies of this new book are arriving on a container into the UK in early April. If you would like a copy, please send an email containing your name and address, and I will contact you when they arrive to organise payment.

I would like to share with you information that LAK17B FES received EASA certification! LZ design and SAirKo worked together on this certification project, with EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) in Cologne, for more than 4 years, and now we finally succeded. This achivement represent a major...