Last summer, I put my ear to the wind and I figured out that 'spin training' was worthwhile, but not required to obtain a private pilot glider rating. What other training is worthwhile, but not required? What can I ask a qualified instructor to teach me after I obtain my glider rating? For...

Good morning ... anybody have experience with the LXNAV V3 ... how do you like the unit ... any issues with installation, operation, maintenance or support. Thanks ... kk

Anyone have any experience modifying the glareshield for a partially embedded compass? I have a brand new airpath panel mount, but would like the panel space for a transponder, flarm, something more productive. Ideally would prefer to swap my airpath for something I could mount somehow half set...

I've recently acquired the capability to make updated sectionals that can be used with GlidePlan. Kinda. Right now it is a pretty manual process that takes me about an hour or so for each one. I'm trying go gauge how much interest still remains in that program to see if it would be worth the...

Before I buy a Davis, I'm hoping to find a Schroth aircraft safety harness for a Ventus B in new or very good condition. Connect points are loop in. Probably a long shot... Not completely sure but I don't think I've flown with a Davis harness, I'm sure it will be fine, but probably prefer...

Has anybody had any experience with rail shipping a glider in trailer? I'm looking at pre-owned gliders and after flying out to inspect the glider and purchasing, having to fly back to the west coast, load up the pickup and drive to New York sure would take the joy out of a glider purchase. I'm...

I realize this has been hashed over in the past, but looking for a fresh discussion on the relative merits of these three towplanes. Specifically, how does a stock Bird Dog compare to a 235 Pawnee, and how do various Maules do as towplanes. Our club is considering various options for adding to...

I can't find my copy of the CAI-302 utility program. The link at Cumulus Soaring is dead. Can anyone provide a working link or upload the program to the web for me to download? -- Dan Marotta

I am wondering if it is possible to combine the outputs of a vario and a radio and send it to one speaker. I did try to Google it, but I did not find a satisfactory answer. Any ideas please? Cheers Paul

A while back I was looking at LiFePO4 batteries to solve my electrical problems and I may still order them as my SLA batteries are getting old and hold less of a charge. I did, however, get behind my panel last week and changed out my master switch for one more substantial in current capability...

I know that a 45 degree bank is useful for flying small circles and staying in small thermals, but is there something special about a 45 degree bank compared to say a 50 degree bank? For example, does the designer intend for the glider to do something special at 45 degrees? Is the glider designed...

It's been ready for quite a while but Apple was picky and it took several attempts to make them happy (you would have been happy much earlier ;) But now it's ready - SeeYou for iPad and iPhone! http://www.naviter.com/2013/01/seeyou-for-ipad-and-iphone/ You can find the flights from the World...

I have a customer looking for hangar dolly for heavy glider (Antares). Anything that works for Duo, Arcs, DG-500/1000, or similar will probably work. Anybody know of commercial fabricators of such things, or a used one available ? Thanks, Best Regards, Dave

Hello, All, Has anyone else seen the latest mandatory bulletin from LET regarding Blaniks (see below? it requires eddy testing for the grounded L-13's. Could this be an alternative method of compliance to make them airworthy again? Thanks much, ...

Two comments/questions: 1. I had purchased a panel mount extension USB cable to allow me to plug the USB drive into the panel for upgrades and flight downloads. I didn't think anything about the cable type but after doing the install I can not download flights. I started looking at the cable and...

RAS, Since many of you have been long-time followers of my free distance attempts (that's you, Gapa Geezer), I felt compelled to report on last weekends Kansas Kowbell Klassic. Saturday was the day and there were 4 of us at the field to vie for the Kowbell. Me in Kate the Cirrus, Jerry in his...

Seven days of soaring, over 46,000 km (28,000 miles or a little over going around the earth) of cross country flying, amazing views, interesting landings, outstanding hospitality, many new friends, and lots of smiles. That in one sentence sums up the Nephi, Utah OLC and Cross-Country camp. Utah...

WTB a set of water bags for a ASW-20.If anyone has or know where a set is let me know.

I have seen some beautiful setups with nice antenna holders for the powerflarm brick. Where do you buy these or are they built by the owners? Any tips would be welcomed. Happy Labor Day! Sean

Hi, I'm planning to attend a mountain flying course at CNVV in St. Auban in June, and I'm trying to get answers to a couple of questions from others who have flown there. First, I speak only enough French to mangle a dinner order. How much of an obstacle is that likely to be both for flight...