I was sent a link to this interesting video shot from a control tower that shows purported 55kt wind gusts (microburst?) almost blowing some SuperCub tugs right off the runway except for some quick thinking getting them airborne by the pilots (in the right way). Not to mention lots of people...

I searched in RAS and didn't find anything about taxes. I live in a state where they have sales tax on aircraft and when buying a glider for tens of thousands of dollars this can be a major impact. Maybe I need to move to Delaware and incorporate! Sales tax aside, what about capital gain or loss...

I often see GA and gliders that use breakers as switches. Is this such a good idea? Are breakers rated to be used as switches? These aircraft usually, but not always, have at least a master switch. Our tow plane uses Tyco W31 series breakers which incorporate bat handles and are designed to be...

I am in the midst of an instrument panel refit on a Standard Cirrus that will include a PowerFLARM core. The mount of the FLARM antennas is always a lifely subject here on RAS. I have read and absorbed the very instructive FLARM antenna placement application note. Anyway, someone mentioned to me...

I am installing a used Becker AR3201 transceiver for a friend. It didn't come with a harness. I can make the harness myself and could use a standard DB-15 connector. However, I would prefer to use the latching type connector that Becker specifies and you can see on the AR4201 and AR6201 (which...

Anyone know of a source for new l'hotellier fittings? I received an email from the son of an home builder in the Ukraine asking about a source for these fittings. He found my name from my web site where I described adding wederkind sleeves to l'hotellier fittings on a DG glider. One possible...

Forgive me if this should go to an R/C blog instead of RAS but I think that there are many glider drivers that like flying drones. The Chicago Tribune ran an article today on the FAA's proposed rules for the "use of commercial drones". The full text is below. Highlights for operators are; A...

I looked in the RAS archives for an article that delved into my question below. No dice. So here goes. Consider for a moment two gliders and the multiple static pressure sources found within (tee'd left/right); Ventus CM (Motor Glider) 1) Under the wings 2) On the sides of the boom about 6 ft...

Does ANYONE know what is happening in Ionia? What calendar day was Day 1? Is ANYTHING else happening? SixThree

No results on Reg 1 published by SSA since Wednesday 23 June. Anyone know what happened there?

What is the difference between a Compaq Aero 1500 and a 1550?

What is the difference between a 1500 and a 1550, and how do you tell?

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...

On Saturday, August 30, 1997 1:00:00 AM UTC-6, Barry Colin wrote: Dear Soaring Friends, I am posting this message with great sadness. On Sunday, August 24, 1997, Bruce Miller passed away quite unexpectedly in his sleep. Bruce owned and operated The Cloudbase, the local soaring...

I'm interested in finding a used 302/303 or an L-NAV with the 57mm vario in good condition for a reasonable price.

I just purchased an S-NAV and am now in need of a GPS-NAV, preferably a model 25 or model 20. Bob

I'm looking for a GPS-NAV model 20 or 25 in good condition. If anyone knows of one that's available please let me know. Thanks, Bob

Does anyone know if the various soaring software packages are available or work with a Mac?

I'm interested in being able to rig my glider by myself and have been looking at the various kinds of equipment out there for this purpose. Does anyone have any experience with Chip Bearden's WingMate? It looks like an interesting design. Does anyone have one they are not using and would like to...

Less than two years old. Has USB port but not SD card. All cables and manual. Like new condition. $800. Also have an unopened set of WX Block/Seal. Bob