Check this out : http://trc.dfrc.nasa.gov/Gallery/Movie/Eclipse/Medium/EM-0008-02.mpg (approx 2.1 mb)

Hi anybody know about cheap electric system for bugwipers? Thanks, Luka

Hello, Considering to offer my glider up for rental during this season. Can anyone here supply, or point me to a contract text for glider rental that I could use as a model. Comments/things to keep in mind when renting are welcome too. CV

US DAFIF files can be downloaded from the FFA and processed for PDA application by this nice free tool called "airspace.exe" (onethousand thanks for it). Where can I find similar high content and up-to-date DAFIF files for Australia and Europe for same processing? Thanks for every hint. Michael

Why there are two +12v and -12v pins in volkslogger? Should I connect both pins to battery?

Does anyone know if Mylar seals with ZZ leading edges are available. tia__mike

LS6b "F1"– S/N 6102 $49 000 US Year of manufactu 1987 Total Hours: 1313 Canadian Registration: C-FXWN Flight Computer: Filser LX5000 FAI – this is a full function Moving Map GPS integrated flight computer, vario and FAI approved flight recorder. Provides windspeed and direction, Final glide...

I would be interested to make contact with anyone who has an order placed for this type or who has been enquiring about doing so. Thanks. (The header email address is not functional)

At the page: http://topfly.free.fr/fr/video2003.htm There are two video of the last Argentina expedition by Jean-Marie Clement. The first one titled "Maiden Flight" is just two minutes with a lady, the most interesting is the one titled "Record du bout du monde", seven minutes about the world...

It wouldn't hurt to repeat this message also -- any location thinking of going to a winch operation would do well to absorb the lessons in Derek Piggott's "Ground Launches" book. This 83-page book distills over forty years of European and British winch experience. The author has had over 10,000...

3/27/04 1993 Grob G103C Twin III SL (Self Launch) All Over White with Blue Stripe (Was repainted in 1995 as factory paint had some flaws) Total time - 222.0 hrs Engine Time - 61.4 hrs Rotax 505A Last Annual - 9/3/03

In discussions about winch design and construction, I think not enough attention has been given to protecting the driver from the cable. This is a report about one accident (B.G.A. 1991/20): "At the top of a normal winch launch the weak link failed and a fast moving "snake" of cable fell onto the...

I've hunted around but can't find the thread. Pointer appreciated. TIA.. Jim Vincent CFIG N483SZ

This has been covered in these pages before, but it may be timely to post it again in view of the coming fuel price squeeze and the increased interest in winching. This Excel spreadsheet explains mathematically why a winch system comprised of lighter linear (rope) and rotational elements...

Has anyone in the group installed a transponder in a Discus A, B, or CS? Are there any installation pitfalls I should know about if I install a Microair 2000? I've read recent articles in Soaring mag and would like to know specific issues for the Discus. Any optimal antenna locations? Any power...

If anyone has contact info on the following glider, please have them contact me directly at: (change netto to net) - - thanks Owner is listed as: Security Aviation P.O. Box 940 Water Mill

FS: Cambridge CAV-II $250 USD It is presently installed and working great. I just need a mechanical vario for back up instead of an electric vario. I will consider trades for a good 80mm Winter Vario. Wells email address: (remove SOAR from address)

When running Winpilot (ADV) on my IPAQ - Changing the McReady setting affects only the Arrival altitude on my Home airport or on my final glide airport, while when running Winpilot XP on my PC, changing the McReady setting affects the Arrival Altitude on all airports shown in the map. Why this...

Have received a letter from the tax assessor requesting location and value info on my glider for the purpose of property tax assessment. I am curious, why now? Since I have owned the glider almost 5 years already, I wonder if it took that long for the County/State to catch up on the paperwork. The...

After a quick conversation with the SSA office this afternoon, I asked where Arleen was. The answer I recieved was "She was let go"... Anyone know what's going on here? Arleen was the best. -Mitch