Anyone looking at developing an XCSoar on a Nook ST system could look out for this deal on Black Friday. http://shopping.yahoo.com/blogs/digital-crave/black-friday-deals-electronics-234251773.html Any news on an XCSoar greyscale version for E-ink readers? Bob

Check this out. Does it mean we might actually have capable electric self-launchers in the near future? http://www.bangstyle.com/2012/03/envia-batteries-electric-cars/

In an earlier post there was mention of Track2Thermic which sounded interesting, but after wasting a couple of hours there is clearly some trick I don't know. I can convert the igc file to a wpt file and after that it's all downhill; GPSbabel will convert to a .cup file for SYM but displaces the...

The IGC has announced several new classes to ensure that everyone will be a winner in their own class: 1. The 11 Meter Class for all Sparrowhawk pilots. 2. The Standard 18 M Class for unflapped 18M glider including the LS-8-18, Discus 2-18 and ASW-28-18. 3. The Sub-Club Class for all gliders...

Hi My new laptop with Window VISTA will not communicate with my LX 5000 with a serial/USB adapter. Can someone help! Thank you Gilles

Looking for a replacement for the visor-mounted PZL compass on my PW-5, which is leaking kerosene like a sieve. Thanks in advance, Jordan

While I had my panel apart the other day, I noticed the RJ jack in the back of the 302. Since I had half a Cambridge cable, I plugged it in, powered up, and measured voltage across the red and black leads - 5v! I took a standard USB cable that fits the Mio, cut it, and measured the red and...

Hi all, I've put together some light entertainment in the form of SkySight tutorials to pass the time through your inevitable COVID-19 quarantines, or heaven forbid, preparation for the soaring season. You can find the playlist of videos...

I would appreciate if someone could provide me with the schematic for wiring the Terra TX760D aircraft radio. Original info was lost sometime ago. Was not able to come up with the schematic with a google search.

Does anyone know if it is safe, assuming you are properly trained in aerobatics, to perform loops, rolls and inverted flying in a 1-26E? Glider is rated at +5.3 -3.3 Gs

Each day, 15 sailplanes from one class will carry a tracker provided by the Contest. Today it will be the Open Class and DB will be equipped. Here's the link: http://live.way.aero/wgc_leszno_2014/ Link is also available at the upper left corner of the WGC Leszno Web Page: "Live Tracking...

Hello everyone, I would like to share a video from the Region 2 North Contest at Wurtsboro Airport (June 22 - 29, 2013) Jonathan Elie, one of our younger glider pilots and Wurtsboro ground crew member took footage over several days of the contest from ground, towplane and glider. He edited it...

We are examining the Type Certiifcate for the K13. The original indicates aerobatics including spins "not approved". in 1967 Schleicher issued an AD approving semi aerobatics and spins, and printed a modified page 22 to the flight manual. Does this automatically modify the type certificate? ...

Good evening, I was just wondering what other clubs where charging for tows and dues.I just wanted to see where we are compared to other clubs. We have 25 members with 3 gliders and a Pawnee. There are 9 privately owned gliders. Our dues are $50 per month of which $10 goes for an engine fund. Our...

I am trying to find a used enclosed trailer suitable for an SGS 1-35, located somewhere on the west coast of the US or Canada. Please contact me if you have one for sale, or know of a lead that might be useful. Johan Larson

Does anybody know the current location of Simtec? The listed phone number in Hesperia CA is answered by someone else.

The Buena Vista, Colorado Pawnee had a partial gear collapse and nailed a runway light with the aileron. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Private Papers www.victorhanson.com January 06, 2006 A Letter to the Europeans Cry the beloved continent. by Victor Davis Hanson Despite the bitter recrimination and growing rift between you and us, most Americans have not forgotten that a strong, confident Europe is

ELITE PILOTS ANNOUNCED FOR NEW ZEALAND GLIDING GRAND PRIX In a world first, the New Zealand Gliding Grand Prix has brought together the sport’s top pilots from around the world to compete head-to-head in one of the fastest and most exciting gliding events ever.

The photo gallery on the SSA webpage has a photo by Mike Abernathy with this description: "Bob Carlton working on his innovative conversion of an Alisport Silent to be self-launching using 2 AMT USA jet engines. Bob has test flown it and reports it to climb well." Can anyone tell me the email...