I've emailed the folks developing products that display traffic from FLARM, for those I know, but for those I do not know, a quick reminder... Hi Guys, probably you know this already, but just in case... PowerFLARM defaults to the older FLARM protocol which does not include PCAS (transponder)...

Just spoke with James today, 3/04/2015 12:15 MST. He was in Ely. Normal summer operations are planned with 2 tow planes/ 2 tow pilots for a 7 day/week full summer operation. Normal evening hanger BBQ's, shower's, tie downs available. Other words....nothing's changed. Call the Ely Jet Center...

Jim and Dennis will launch from Rosamond Skypark at sunrise to surf the Sierra wave. They can be tracked near real time on SSA tracker or Glideport.com. If you login on Glideport (upper right corner) you can "follow" JP. You will receive an email notification whenever he launches. I will post...

I will second the gliderpilotgroundschool.com recommendation. I've found this material very helpful for the written as well as good resource to have on hand

After an ill-fated website update on August 30, Claim Check version 1.19, an Excel-based resource for FAI badge and record evaluation, is now available at no charge from http://www.badgeflight.com/downloads.html Its new feature is the ability to store calibration data for up to 10 Flight Recorders...

Folks looking to do something with those Blanik L-13's might gain some inspiration from this guy: http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/junkyard-genius-builds-world-first-racing-airplane-endurance-210755927.html Chuck Coyne

Hi guys, I have a 1986 Komet trailer for sale in good condition although it has some cosmetic issues that would take about 3 days to correct. It has stored in a hanger the past few years. It had an Asw20 in it. The price goes up if I fix them. If your interested . NJ/NY

Came across this a few days ago - haven't seen a link to it elsewhere http://www.j2mcl-planeurs.net/

http://www.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk/olympian-games/gliding/index.shtml interesting history of these games which pre-date the modern Olympics

Can someone send me some pictures of the front seat adjuster attachment points and adjustment method? The nylon strap went missing on our club's L23 and now no one remembers how to thread the thing together via the rings and things. Thanks, John DeRosa john at derosaweb dot com jhderosa at yahooo...

Good observation, Bill. Most long wingers have found it best to keep the nose pointed towards the outside of the turn. It helps the climb. Your yaw string should be telling you to, "Put your foot in the inside hole". Just don't do it. Does that make sense? JJ Sinclair

This weekend at your club or operations - raise a glass to those intreped souls who flew a mission called Voodoo 65 years ago. (copied from Fiddlers green website) On June 23, 1943, a CG-4A nicknamed "Voodoo" (RAF serial number FR579) took off from RCAF Dorval and set course to Goose...

Has anybody been able to post and score flights using either WinPilot or a EW microRecorder? How many people posted last year but gave up this year? Just curious....

I just took delivery of an RS-15 in dire need of a face lift...excellent workmanship but packing in the cosmetic side... http://www.flickr.com/photos/91412217@N00/272587388/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/91412217@N00/272585143/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/91412217@N00/272593549/

I have started this thread to keep the soaring community informed of soaring.aero developments. I have been asked: What is the purpose of soaring.aero? The purpose of soaring.aero is to promote the sport of soaring. While there are many soaring sites out there, many of them excellent, I think...

I am interested in the garmin iqM5 as it has a GPS receiver built in. Is anyone out there using one of these in their glider? If so, how is the screen on it? okay on daylight? I guess it would be compatible with "see you" software to make a portable solution. Willie

Two-seater performances compared using Carl Herold's figures: Handicaps L/D Max Grob Twin 1.155 35 ASK21 1.180 35 PW-6U 1.190 34 Puchacz 1.287 32 Peregrine (Krosno) 1.370 26 Ka7 1.490 26

Hi, can anyone bring forward facts supporting that a Discus2 performs better than it's predecessor Discus a/b or CS? Appreciate your insights! regards Harry

Looking for a installation and ops manual for a cambridge CPT505 or it might be a CPT50S with a CNAV50. need to know how to hook up pitot and static system and what size capacity bottle ect. Thanks Mark PH.404-775-1327

http://www.solar-impulse.com/fr/index.php Here's a link to the new dream by Bertrand Piccard. It looks very much like a (motor) glider, to me. ....'round the world with solar power... Aldo Cernezzi