All, During the summer I wrote a RAS posting comparing the SPOT to the ACR MicroFix PLB. See http://tinyurl.com/plbversusspot for details. The posting drew some good comments. I created a presentation out of the posting (including a discussion of ELT's) and recently gave it at the November...

Does anyone have a source for dark gray lacquer for painting contest numbers on a sailplane? Preferably in the US. I know it is old fashioned, but that is what I want to do. Thanks in advance, Roger

Here are some YouTube videos all entitled "Crazy Glider" (or variations). Now, why can't we have an SSA party like...

Laister LP-46 N46LP in collection of Southwest Soaring Museum since 2002 In the past week, two of you (David Derryberry and Steve Leonard) were good enough to follow up on my old LP-46 question. Thanks to: Kathy Taylor SWSM, who sleuthed out the logs and existing 337 sport canopy paperwork for...

Hi Guys, Hopefully, you can help me get this figured out. I'm going on a trip to Florida next summer, and I'd like to fly a glider while I'm there (I kept seeing gorgeous Cu's from Mickey-Mouse-Land). I figured I would get checked out in a Grob 103 and then go have some fun in a Grob 102 or...

Hi Pilots, I have a V2cxT that has the standard S-H disc brake that no longer works very well. I have been through the obvious fixes; pads, new fluid, bleed, etc. and haven't been able to bring it back up to original performance which was adequate but not stellar. I know a number of pilots have...

I have a question regarding the use of the See You software. I have several tasks associated with a single contest on my see you software. Is there a way to save all of these tasks (including the turn point zone data) to a permanet file for future reference? Also, I would like to save the...

This is in beta, so help me test before the season starts. No login necessary, just download one of the following files: http://www.justsoar.com/public/tfr/curtfr.sua (Newport-Peace format; SYM, others) -or- http://www.justsoar.com/public/tfr/curtfr.txt (OpenAir format; for WinPilot, others)

Simple question (for everyone but me!): Is the CFI endorsement to take a private pilot test for a specific category (e.g. airplane, rotorcraft, glider) or a category and class (e.g. airplane, single engine land) or some other classsification (e.g. fixed-wing), or not category or class...

Dumb beginner question follows: I am just starting out flying gliders.... Here in the USA it seems nobody wears a parachute unless they are contest flying or doing aerobatics. However, I generally do like knowing that I have a backup plan and a parachute seems reasonable. I suppose a history...

Australian Qualifying 11/30/08 thur 12/06/08 Gliding Grand Prix Narromine, NSW, Australia With live tracking 1st day results 11/30/08

Gliding Grand Prix Narromine, NSW, Australia 11/30/08 thur 12/06/08 1st day 1, 30.11.2008, Preliminary results Australian Gliding Grand Prix 2008 Narromine Start - Peakhill - Yeoval - Warren - Tooraweenah - Microwave - Narromine Finish Task length: 450.4km

Gliding Grand Prix Narromine, NSW, Australia http://711reporting.blogspot.com/ Has link, daily results and live tracking.

Discus A TOP Self Launch or Pure Sailplane - your choice VH-GUF, Excellent condition, 2220 hrs, 22 engine hrs Refinished in Ferro Gellcoat, M&H winglets and standard tips Borgelt B2000 / B500, Becker Radio, Good trailer & tow out gear, AUD $75,000, , pictures available on...

I flew yesterday. Perfectly calm conditions. a 5000 foot tow followed by several 1 minute runs at varying airspeeds from 35 to 75 mph. downloading the video now, hopefully the numbers work out. more to come.

I will pay $500 for a working Cambridge Model 20 or 25 GPS Datalogger with LCD NAV Display, cables and power supply. Version 6.0 desired ... Lower version OK for less $$. Thanks, Curt

There is a coupon out that expires today. Call the Spot company directly and tell them you have the coupon for the free unit with service purchase. Pay for a SPOT Complete Service Certificate (12 month) ($149 US) and you will get a unit for free. They are open until 5 pm PT, but the hold time on...

Group, Sold my Russia and the chute went with it. I need a National 360 to replace it. MUST be newish and clean. I can't fly aeros in my Pitts without one! Thanks,

http://www.justsoar.com/public/nasr_apt/ These kml files provide an easy way to browse airports in Google Earth (current motivation is to examine privately owned strips for landability -- yer welcome, 66!). Each file covers an FAA region as follows: CODE REGION NAME ---- ...

Aw, you guys are way too modern for me; what I need, in addition to wood, is wings covered with chicken wire and chicken feathers and a steam engine to make them flap up and down. At 21:00 02 December 2008, George Ballantyne wrote: Thanks for that John. Sorry to hear about the crash of 1016, hope...