There usually seems to be someone that wants a deal on a B-40, and they rarely show up used. It's 57mm, almost new w/paperwork, and the guy wants 175GBP for it. Seems like a decent deal to me...http:// adverts.gliderpilot.net/?op=s3&id=975 -Paul

Anyone used one of these in a glider or other aircraft yet? http://www.shadowboxlive.com/ I am interested in a 3D logger for acro flying and such, and this unit appears to fit the bill by measuring speed, alt, g's, and angular rates/positions combined with GPS, so I'm curious to hear...

Or nearish by. I'm just back from Fla and ready for moar. Saw Dave's post looking for a westbound from Indiana so I thought I might try to find a suitable eastbound. Paul Hanson (51oh) 22seven-9five23 paul at eaglebrandproducts dot com

Looks like Byron, CA airport might get a reliable house thermal in the future. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2010/100805plumes.html?WT.mc_id=100806epilot&WT.mc_sect=adv -Paul

Looking to get in touch with an ASW 20 driver named Conrad Gerte in Germany. I have an email for him and we were in communication for a bit, but I now get returned mail message saying he has too many messages on the server when I use it. If anyone here knows him, if you could pass along a message...

More on the subject of the limitations of human physiology... Just ran across this great little segment of a BBC show called Horizon, on The McGurk Effect and thought it went nicely with the counting test and optical effects, but thought it deserved it's own thread. Watch your ears lie, despite...

Anyone out there get this to work properly? I've got my 310 and computer on the same COM/baud... even got them to connect (COM connection, not headset). Sorta got it to work with my 3.12 installation (accepted the NMEA stream from Condor and thought it was in Slovenia...), but corrupted it in the...

Looking to give my 12-year-old niece a book about learning to fly gliders, prior to her starting lessons this summer. Any thoughts on the most appropriate/accessible book for someone her age? Thanks-- What country are you in? I've seen US-centric and UK-centric material recommended, but we...

I won't be, so can you please leave me as custodian/guardian of your glider? It would really help me enjoy the last 5 months of civilization, and from the post-rapture weather predictions I've read it sounds like the thermals will be GREAT! I'd really like to get the paperwork settled before...

'=UPDATE=' Empty towball, Florida/East Coast to wherever you need a glider trailer'd to. Gonna be on the East Coast in a few weeks after dropping off a glider... I have a fresh coat of Rainex on my windows, a new set of tools, a full tuneup and fresh oil/filters all around. I'm headed out...

Anyone have any experience with this unit yet: http://tinyurl.com/358w5vx seems nice- high res screen, wired serial, only a hundred bucks... general specs: CPU: Centrality Atlas IV 533MHZ, 4GB NAND Flash ROM, 128MB SDRAM, Real-time OS Microsoft WinCE 6.0 pro version, 5.0” TFT 65K colors touch ...

There usually seems to be someone that wants a deal on a B-40, and they rarely show up used. It's 57mm, almost new w/paperwork, and the guy wants 175GBP for it. Seems like a decent deal to me... http://adverts.gliderpilot.net/?op=s3&id=975 -Paul

There usually seems to be someone that wants a deal on a B-40, and they rarely show up used. It's 57mm, almost new w/paperwork, and the guy wants 175GBP for it. Seems like a decent deal...go to http://adverts.gliderpilot.net/ and click the classifieds option. It will come up under the accessories...

Just read an AOPA article about hybrid engines being developed in Germany, but the article is rather short. http://tinyurl.com/aqnq5o anyone have any additional info? -Paul

Anyone know if the SZD-55 canopy uses the same perspex molding as the SZD-48-3 or the 59? (the Jantar Std 3 and the Acro have the same exact canopy/frame, I have a 59...) Before lectures start about how even 'identical canopies' are slightly different from one individual ship to the next, I'm not...

OMG, I had no idea it was such a militant sport! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5fwa3dvLMU ( PG-13 for language, but 10 for creativity...) -Paul

Art that is! http://www.blanz.net/x-plantation01.html imagining the lookout pattern(s) is making my head spin! Not glider stuff per say, but I think most pilots will appreciate this guys work. There are several pieces to scroll through, enjoy. -Paul

Tomorrow when I have more time I will post my synopsis on the subject. Paul As promised (warned? but then encouraged...) here is my exhaust project so far, which I felt I should post to it's own thread to not hijack the OP's thread looking for more advice on other subjects... Dick...

http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/03/02/buy-your-own-flying-hovercraft/ -at least he was thoughtful enough to provide handles for his passengers to hold onto. WTF?!? oh, and it could be yours for the low price of... -paul

Interesting article about Duke engineers applying their passive, engineered material light/sound cloaking techniques to water, theoretically (substantially) reducing the amount of drag generated by a boat's hull by 'tricking' the surrounding water into standing...