To all the avionics-buffs out there in glider-land: What is the proper designation for the type of microphone cable used to run from the 'Becker-' or 'Dittel-' speaker box to the radio on the panel? The one sample I have has two wires (white and brown) surrounded by a copper braided shield plus two...

Does anybody have any suggestions for this problem? At the moment I run version 1.2.4.7. NMEA source is my LX-20. I have hard-reset the unit, and installed only GPS_LOG (on a dedicated Ipaq 3130). NMEA sentence is set to RMC, 4800 bps. enjoy the sky Aldo Cernezzi

Not telling where I went, or about the little green men who escorted me -- but all I can reveal is that they gave me the secrets of all thermals ....

I notice that a Schweizer 2-32 with a published L/D of 33 is handicapped at 1.500. This seems like a great bargain, the same as a Falke SF-25C at 1.500 but with only about 22 L/D. Are there other equally great deals out there ? Or any outstandingly heavily handicapped types ? Ian

This gentleman left a message regarding my AS-W20, Unfortunately, the phone number he left on my machine is garbled. If you know him, please urge him to contact me again. Thanks, Mark 661.822.3941 eves.

Anyone driving chicago to arizona in the next few months? A friend is looking for help with glider delivery. contact John Harrison at jharrison46 atsign gmail dot com John cochrane

So I've got my new PowerFlarm brick installed and I'd guess that it was losing the other PowerFlarm in the area when the distance between us was between 2 to 2.5 miles. Obviously this is good for collision avoidance, but I was kind of hoping for more range. The other pilot reported similar range....

Does anybody have a PDF manual for the Ilec ASR glidepath computer? I know there's one on Ilec's website, but as far as I know their site is down since several days. Any language will do (ENG preferred...). Many thanks in advance, cheers Flavio

I looked at his profile and his e-mail address is German ". Now I understand his mean spirited agenda. What a shame... One has to really drop low to be doing this kind of thing.

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Burt here. I'm NOT retiring, I just downsizing my fleet, selling a hangar, offering my collection of vintage music instruments for sale, specifically: My beautifully restored 1946 Piper J-3 Cub (low-time C-85 HP.) Grove brakes, new spars, new prop, etc. Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus, low time,...

I made a last-minute decision to attend my first SSA convention and just managed to get my registration in time. I'm hoping to get there in time to catch Burt's session on Wednesday, but might have to drive over from Charlotte if the flights to GSP are full. AirBnB room pending a few blocks from...

In one of these containers: http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/55937000/jpg/_55937665_013088251-1.jpg

May this aviation innovator rest in peace. FRANCIS ROGALLO, "FATHER OF HANG GLIDING," DIES AT 97 (http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/avflash/1456-full.html#201129) Francis Rogallo, who patented a flexible wing design in 1948 that has been credited with spurring the development of hang...

Well, It's been about 1 year asked about where to learn to fly gliders in Central FL on this newsgroup. Several of you directed me to Seminole Lake Gliderport, and my mom purchased an intro flight for me for my 37th birthday 6/21/2008. I did my 1st flight (my intro) on Dec 12 2008, and today,...

Does the iPAQ 38xx with it's 206 MHz processor work ok with Winpilot ADV.I'm a bit concerned that with the mapping feature on that the whole thing may slow right up - any advice much appreciated.

Hello, I have a Colibri logger (3.01) that on two consecutive flights gave me faulty altitude logging (long periods of fixed altitude, and sudden spikes to 50.000 ft+) Even though the flight was on April 1st, I tink there is something wrong ;-) Also, it seems to be able to produce numerous...

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.

By dint of a bonus point on the Drag Race, Brits Phil Jeffery and Richard Hood tied for 6th place on day 1 of the South African "World Series" qualifier in Bloemfontein. On a clearly underset task, local entry Mannie Mclauchlan took the honours by 1 min 37 seconds. For full details see:...

What are X/C Pilots taking along for lunch on the there long flights?