I am thinking of buying a Filser ATR-500 comm radio for our club. Does anyone have any experience with it, especially reliability and repair-wise? I like the idea that it just plugs in where the previous ATR-57 was. But I am concerned because the ATR-57 has to go back to the factory for repair...

I am trying to understand how TE probes are connected. I've searched the literature but apparently have not found the description I'm looking for. Are the fuselage static ports connected (used in any way ) in an Irving TE probe is installed?

The soaring community lost a colorful character on June 3, 2017, when Bill Seed passed away at his beloved Sunflower Aerodrome and Gliderport near Hutchinson, Kansas. He was 73 years old. Bill was known to many in the soaring community for various things, but he was known most to me for three...

Just back from the 15 m Nationals, I want to thank Rex, Noelle, Ben and Nick Mayes for a wonderful job putting on a well-organized, fun and challenging contest. As someone new to Montague I'd also like to thank CD Dale Bush for keeping us safe while pushing us (or at least pushing me). Hope to...

The FAA posts the relevant rules and overview http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ifim/airspace/ but there must be some good stories. It would have been easy (from a lift and wind perspective) for a XC pilot to cross over and back today in Vermont. It must be tempting.

I have a report that recent changes in Seattle's Class B are not reflected in published airspace data (including justsoar.com). The only evidence I can find of a recent change is in the Federal Register which mentions an effective date of Dec...

A friend reminded me, again, about the films of rookies landing U-2s and not knowing to do with the rudder on roll-out or (in some cases) the need keep the wings level as long as possible. This reminded me that both are things all glider pilots understand and, by extrapolation, to wonder why...

Im looking to find the rules for operating surface vehicles on airports...display of flag/beacon/radio etc. I can't seem to find them in the FARS. Any help? LT

On my 70th birthday I promised to clear out some of my soaring files. I got 20+ years of soaring magazines for anyone or any club who will pay the shipping cost. Any takers ??

Does anyone have a citation to the FARs that defines what constitutes a Powered Glider (vs. a conventional powered aircraft)? -- Mike Schumann -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com

Yesterday 24:th of april, a Discus 2 was stolen together with the trailer. Location : Glidingcenter in Arnborg, Denmark. Reg : OY-JXM CN :2F If you have any information, or if you see a trailer with 2F-marking, make a call. +int 45 20162333. or email Janremove this@and thiszarges.dk

I want to create an online Gliding Pilots Photos album (copyleft and international)... and I would like to receive your picture near or inside a glider (much better airborne!) If you wish to participate send a jpeg or png file to you may see the album...

A Sparrowhawk is kicking butt in our regional handicapped comps - The Govenor's Cup. (NJ, PA, DE) Anybody else seeing this level of sports class contest potential for this ship ... http://home.netcom.com/~pappa3/results07.html KK

Two questions: 1. As I load my car for a trip to the airfield for one day of flying, I wonder how the families loaded up for a week or two of competition, back in the day when families went to the competition. From the book about Dick Schreder, written by his daughter (an EXCELLENT book, by the...

I'm a little baffled at the huge difference between my GPS altitude and the pressure altitude when I get up high. Yesterday on the ground, I showed around 10 feet difference between the GPS altitude and the pressure altitude. Up around 17000 feet, the GPS indicates over 1000' higher. I also noted...

Any news from the Region 8 Contest in Ephrata? Wayne HP-14 "6F" http://www.soaridaho.com/

At 7:26 PM Mountain Time there are no flights for July 3 shown for the US on the OLC site. Does this strike anyone as strange? I was looking for some Parowan Reg 9 flights. Bill Daniels

A large high pressure aloft (500mb) is expanding over the SW U.S. This typically causes high temperatures (in this case near record max high temps), a suppressed marine layer and excellent soaring weather to the Mojave Desert, Owens Valley and Western NV. On Wed 07/04/07, the 500mb center will be...

Has anyone recently exported a glider from the US to Australia? I haven't done this and want everything to go as smooth as possible. I am looking to talk to someone that may be able to give me pointers etc. If you can help, my email address is: please remove numbers...

For Sale. LS1-F. 1975. Like new. New Gel-coat. New interior. Excellent competition record. Refinished inside and out. Factory wingroot fairings, custom fuselage venting, much, much more. competition ready Fiberglass Trailer refinished inside and out. Trailer stripped of old paint and refinished...