I tried connecting my EW logger to external 12V power from the glider per instructions in the manual. Current draw was reasonable (150-250 mA), but the unit became extremely hot (I couldn't hold it) and it stopped working for the rest of the day. The next day it functioned normally. Does anyone...

Surprisingly no one has posted this before now. There is a high plateau just north of the airport. A basalt cliff drops several hundred feet to the valley (and airport) below. Most soaring is done on the plateau. There is a temptation to try to squirt over the rim if you get low, even though there...

I tried to download a flight from my Volkslogger using SeeYou (latest version) without success. Has anyone successfully done this? Tom

On Nov. 15, 2004 I posted a message suggesting that you invest your money in a mutual fund with an excellent track record (i.e. Fidelity Contrafund) and wait until your $70K initial investment grows to match the current price of the glider. Here is an update on that strategy: Euro: $1.2944...

Could anyone recommend a good pneumatic switch for TE/Static switching(USA source preferred)? AK

For sale Zaon MRX, best reasonable offer. Use "Reply to author" to contact me. "AK"

I am changing the panel. Manufactured in 2009 Winter Airspeed Indicator - Model: 6 FMS 423 Best Offer, Please use "Reply to author" to contact me. "AK"

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On Aug 31, 8:53*am, Soaranator wrote: Para-Phenalia Mini Softie. *24’ Canopy, manufactured 6/99. *Blue container with snap in back pad and carrying bag. *Some sweat/ sunscreen stains on straps. Needs re-pack, sold as-is. *Asking $800 plus shipping. Picture at Cumulus...

It is finally done and available! I'm posting this here because I know a lot of old hang glider pilots spend their time in sailplanes these days. I've spent the last 5 and 1/2 years making this documentary about the birth of the first extreme sport, hang gliding. The running time is 78 minutes...

The Soaring Safety Foundation (safety affiliate of the SSA) will conduct a Glider Flight Instructor Recertification Clinic in Atlanta, GA, on Tuesday February 3 and Wednesday February 4, 2004. Clinic Hours: Day One: 8:30 AM to 6 PM Day Two: 8 AM to 5 PM. You need not be a CFI-Glider to attend....

USA /SSF CFIG Recertification Clinic / Long Beach, CA The Soaring Safety Foundation, in cooperation with RESCO, will conduct a Glider Flight Instructor Recertification Clinic in Long Beach, California, on Saturday April 24 and Sunday April 25, 2004. Clinic Hours: Saturday: 8:00 AM to 6 PM ...

The Soaring Safety Foundation will present a CFIG Recertification Clinic in Denver, CO, on Saturday April 17 and Sunday April 18 2004. Time: Saturday April 17 - 8:30 AM til 6 PM. Sunday April 18 - 8:00 AM til 5 PM. Location: Holiday Inn Select - Denver Cherry Creek 455 South Colorado Boulevard

The Soaring Safety Foundation (safety affiliate of the SSA) will conduct a Glider Flight Instructor Recertification Clinic in Lombard, Illinois, on Saturday January 8 and Sunday January 9 2005. Reservations are required for this event. Location: Embassy Suites Hotel in Lombard Illinois. Clinic...

February 2, 2005 Greetings To All Glider Pilots, This is just a note to solicit announcements and accounts of year 2004-2005 glider safaris and encampments around the world. Ideally, I'd like this posting to start a thread on this newsgroup about recent and future encampments and safaris for...

Pilots, how do you use modern consumer electronic gadgets to enhance flight safety? Specifically, do you use PDAs or smartphones or iPads or eReaders or digital cameras or digital video recorders or digital voice recorders or other technological marvels to make yourself a better-prepared pilot? If...

I am studying the methods that gliding clubs and organizations employ to enhance safety in their operations. I plan to make a short presentation on this topic at the Soaring Safety Foundation-hosted safety meeting in Reno, Nevada, on Wednesday February 1 2012. Does your soaring organization have...

The Soaring Safety Foundation (safety affiliate of the Soaring Society of America) will present a two-day Glider Flight Instructor Recertification Clinic as follows. Location: Long Beach, CA Date: April 17-18, 2010 You need not be a flight instructor to attend, and all are welcome. For...

Hi Folks, The new FAA publication FAA Glider Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-13) can now be seen at my soaring website www.bobwander.com. You can view the - book cover - my review of the book - the entire table of contents (very comprehensive), and - order a copy if you like! Will ship orders ASAP.