Hi, A new VGA (480 x 640 pixel) version of the ClearNav is now available. The original version of the ClearNav had a 1/4 VGA (240 x 320 pixel) display. Upgrades are available for customers with the 1/4 VGA version at a very reasonable price. Contact NK directly for details. I have the new...

Cambridge navigation system: LNAV, GPS secure flight recorder, electric vario (LS-RO), cradle mount for pocket nav. Two Compaq Aero PDAs, 1500 series loaded with glide navigator II. All wiring and plugs included. Everything was working well when i took system out of my ASW-20 recently. $990...

Does anyone know what's going on with the FAA Airman Knowledge Test Question Banks? The last change they made to the test question bank was to change the confusing "Subject Matter" Knowledge codes with the utterly ridiculous "Learning Codes". For years the FAA has bee running behind with posting...

One last reminder about the flyin West Coast Motor Glider Fly-In Aug 21-23 The Grob 109 Pilots Association will be hosting its first annual West Coast Motor Glider Fly-In at Minden-Tahoe Airport August 21st through the 23rd. All motor glider pilots, and enthusiasts are welcome to participate,...

Hi All - EAA invited me to exhibit and fly my Antares 20E at Oshkosh, as part of their "electric aircraft" theme. I'll use this opportunity to promote Soaring and SSA as best I can. We are offering an "Oshkosh Special FAST" at a total cost of $95 including S&H (discount of $10, on me). This will...

recently I've been getting several emails from scammers and questions from sellers as to if these are legit or not...they are NOT....beware! typical email scams like below usually have especially bad grammar and spelling, but this isn't enough to identify the scammers, een they have spell...

Ronald Steven Federici is often described as “the country’s expert in the neuropsychological evaluation and treatment of children having multi-sensory neurodevelopmental impairments.” He is best described as a “developmental neuropsychologist,” specializing in the treatment of “institutional...

Is anyone in the US offering introductory flights in this glider or one of approximately the same wing span? Not looking for a complete checkout.

The Air Sailing Sports contest concluded on Saturday July 25. We flew 5 out of six days in great conditions. The rest day was flyable however with the long flights a rest was needed. Air Sailing is a great venue for a soaring contest. I have attended for four years now and conditions have been...

This morning when I opened my email there was a message from Scott Lamont with a link to an archived edition of Sports Illustrated containing coverage of the 27th annual U.S. National Soaring Championships. (http://tinyurl.com/kwqns4) I believe the lack of this type of exposure is one of the many...

I don't recall seeing this mentioned here but apparently Flarms are now available in the US. See discussion on Williams Forum: http://www.soaringnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2404 From Rex Mayes: We would like to examine the level of interest in using FLARM in gliders flying at WSC to improve...

I recommend this video done by Markus and the question is: is it better with music, or is it better "live" without music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3pbcKC19Ls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2eoeUm25Uk about the pilot http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Markus_Feyerabend

1. We have an older (Model 20) L-NAV that suddenly started reading ca. 2 - 2.5 kts "pessimistic". This started, perhaps coincidentally, perhaps not, right after we'd had it at a public display, making us wonder if perhaps someone accidentally tinkered with some of the settings. We went back to...

anyone have some tips on working with kevlar? specifically, how to avoid or at least to control the fuzzing when sanded or trimmed? am interested in getting the trailing edge of a kevlar control surface nice and straight......... thanks, Brad

I have tried to get the TIP and get only a "Forbiddened" message. Any one know what is up with this? TU

When I look at the flight information on OLC I have the "Standard" map feature selected. When I click on "Google-Maps (2D)" I get this message: "The Google Maps API server rejected your request. This could be because the API key used on this site was registered for a different website. you can...

Reminder: Borgelt B50 SuperVario for Sale Fine working vario, great audio, works with GPS & PDA/computers. More info & Pictures: http://home.att.net/~g.t.a.race/B50_sale.htm for sale on Ebay This Weekend: Ebay Item # 250467042874

Just doing some day dreaming..........but why not make a sustainer, capable of climbing out after a short winch/auto/aero tow and finding lift. I think the prop could be smaller, the HP of the engine lower, the battery capacity less. Plus I have just the spot in my Apis to put one! Brad

Hi All - ILEC SN10 software release 2.33 is now available. This build flew in a number of cockpits in the USA Open and 18-Meter nationals and works AOK. It includes a number of enhancements and fixes, most importantly support for the USB adapter (available REALLY Real Soon Now). Notable features...

O.K. now that I am getting back into gliding, I will want to purchase a glider of my own in the not so distant future. I had a lot of fun flying a 1-26 when I was doing my solo training, and am thinking seriously about getting one as the money flow allows. But there is that part inside me that...