Like many others, I was saddened to learn of Dick Johnson's death earlier this month. I interviewed Dick at the SSA convention in February, but had not completed processing the video and let it sit, like a number of other digital projects. Events of course, kicked me in action, so this video...

A perennial discussion, cockpit size and vs. pilot size. I stumbled onto this academic paper on pilot comfort that may or may not have been posted here in the past but I think what is most important is the conclusion that comfortable pilots fly more hours. When we are trying to encourage our club...

Can anybody suggest a suitable solvent for removing the adhesive. So far i`ve used Acetone and it`s only 50% successful.

Greetings, Installed my new Trig and TN72 and today when I powered up both my Flarm and the Trig, the Flarmview reported my own ADSB Out signal as a ADSB target. PowerFlarm Core - 6.42 Firmware Flarmview - 2.39 Firmware Flarm Config ID shows identical to ADSB Out ID FlarmView is showing my...

I am pleased to announce IGC-approval for the LXNAV Nano 4 Flight Recorder from LXNAV of Celje, Slovenia, for "all flights" including world records. This is a small stand-alone recorder with a screen, and sensors for engine operation using both low and high frequency noise. The low frequency...

I'm headed to Elmira in 3 weeks for the Std. Nats and want to know what my options are for getting FLARM equipped. I missed a few seasons so tracked the whole PowerFLARM revolution via RAS. Not excited about buying one just yet. I understand there were some early units for rent at one time....

As the owner of a "new" 1985 DG-400, registered Experimental Exhibition/Racing, I'm trying to get a handle on what the FARs require. I have a mercifully short, ten-point set of Operating Limitations issued in 1989. Paragraph 4 states "The cognizant FAA Flight Standards District Office must be...

Security 250 26' canopy. packed Sept 2009 in storage bag. $500 includes shipping 517-260-7797

Follow up from another thread: All: Under the presumption that a legitimate purpose of this forum is to pass along pertinent information relating to the art and science of soaring, and realizing that the pursuit and achievement of badges and records is thereto related,

anyone ever re-packed the whell bearings on a Komet trailer? I don't know when this was last done on my trailer but I'm thinking it's something I should do this winter. Dan

Thanks to Hurricane Francis, we recently (involuntarily) spent 7 days disconnected from the South Florida power grid. Even though we were far more prepared than our neighbors, it was an uncomfortable experience but we learned a bunch. Our Equipment: Coleman Fluorescent lanterns, Cheap battery...

Hi, A little over 2 years ago I created a series of short training videos for glider pilots related to the use of Pocket PCs. The CD containing all the videos has sold quite well. I have now made low resolution (320 x 240 pixels) versions of all the Pocket PC Training videos available online...

Hi pilots, I know this subject has been discussed in the past but I am not sure if this particular issue has come up. I run a CAI 302 which drives both Winpilot Pro and a 303 head. The wind speed and directions are often differing by large margins on these two displays even though they must be...

The latest issue of the Region 12 newsletter, "Southern California Soaring," is now online at http://www.SoCalSoaring.com. Articles in this issue include: Torrey Pines -- 2007 Season Wrap Up Back in the Saddle (BITS) -- Our Reporter Covers the 2007 Event Diana 2 -- A Unique Sailplane Marfa Wave...

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Caesar Creek Soaring Club has added the 18 Meter Class for this contest on 18 through 23 June 2006 with June 17 as a practice day. There are only 17 spots left so register now to ensure a position. Details can be found on our website - www.soarccsc.com. Rolf Hegele Contest...

The Soaring Safety Foundation (safety affiliate of the SSA) will conduct a Glider Flight Instructor Recertification Clinic as follows: Location: Blackburg, VA Date: March 25-26, 2006 Registration: Jay Pokorski

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

Many people suggest a large benefit for student power pilots to fly some dual in a glider and similarly many parts of successful glider piloting can be more cost effectively learned in a power plane. As an example, it is cheaper to do multiple landings in a power plane when learning to land. Do...

Dates for cup are 19 November till 27 November 2005 a.. www.narromineglidingclub.com.au Anyone else got any other dates yet for state comps or National comps ? Thanks Mal