Has anyone used the micro-mesh kits? My canopy had an unfortunate meeting with the ramp today, and after two hours with Novas #3 it still needs attention. It is an acrylic material, and the scratches are not really deep, but I can fell them with my finger.. I flew it after the incident, and my...

This is a golden opportunity. Dianne Black-Nixon announced at the general member meeting that she was offering a 'Matching Challenge Grant' of up to $25,000 for your donation to the SSA. Mark you tax deductible donation check with 'Matching Challenge Grant' or call the SSA office with your...

Someone recently posted a link to a video that showed a glider simply rolling downhill until it picked up flying speed. I can't seem to find that video. Help?

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Video of indoor slope soaring miniature glider: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWAR2WD-BgM&feature=related Has anyone thought about trying this with a full sized sailplane? Perhaps a Sparrowhawk and a big-rig truck? I don't see anything in the Sporting Code that would prevent someone claiming a...

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I can't find it now, but there was an add in for Google Earth on here last month that would replay an IGC file; it was so real to watch the tow from our gliderport, just like a regular video. Does anyone have the link? Thanks, Fred

I've been on this group for over a year with all content coming across clearly. Today when I openned the group there was a wide panel of Google ads and usenet instructions which overlapped the messages of rec.aviation.soaring group. I can't remove the panel nor can I click on any of the messages...

We have run various tests with high temperatures rechargeable batteries and PowerFLARM. I will spare you from the details, but the conclusions a 1) Recharging must take place in an area where the ambient temperature does not surpass 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35C) as otherwise the PF charging...

Yet another potential source of lift? http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2007/11oct_undularbore.htm?list812469 The question is how long do they last and how far they propagate? And, of course, how do you catch one? -Tom

Hi, I will soon have in stock copies of a new book called "Sailplane Design - A Guide for Students and Designers, From Drafting to First Flight" by Vittorio Pajno. I have not received the first batch yet, but the data I've received so far looks very interesting. It is a very complete book at...

BlankI hate to sound paranoid, but I had put on a posting asking for information on oxygen systems. It disappeared after several days. I reposted - same thing - was gone several days later. I then posted what I thought was a nice bit of information and suggested preflight for the D1 - same thing -...

Casey, The AOPA is a mixed blessing for glider pilots. It is by far the best aviation advocacy group (perhaps in the world), and they appear to provide beneficial services to individual members. But they advocate selectively. And glider pilots are so far down the list, it would be easier to...

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Hi All Our club G103 has a muli-probe and when you slide the probe in you cannot feel the "O"rings, it basically falls in. It must be leaking, pitot / static / TE?! What is the best way to replace the rings? Were do I get them? Ken (KP)

It seems that late winter has been frigid in Europe. See: http://www.esa.int/export/esaEO/SEM980P256E_index_1.html One presumes discussions of global warming are at a low ebb. Bill Daniels

For Sale is my 2002 National 425 back parachute. The 425 is recommended for pilots up to 208 lbs. (26' conical chute). It is in excellent condition and very well cared for. Royal blue with light blue accents. It has quick ejector hardware on the legs and thread through hardware on the chest. It...

I was browsing a CompUSA today and came across what looks like nearly the perfect camera for taking photos from the cockpit. It's a Kodak V570. 5 megapixel and a 23mm equivalent wide angle lens. Here's a review: http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/kodak/v570-review/index.shtml The camera's tiny,...

I've been looking around the for-sale ads for sailplanes, and it seems to me if I am willing to spend between ten and twenty thousand bucks, there is a lot to choose from. There are plenty of older fiberglass sailplanes in that range, and some decently-performing metal ships like the 1-35. But...

On the 10th of November, I started a thread about our gliding clubs new web site - and gave the URL for the website in the post (www.ggc.co.za). Yesterday - I checked with the webmaster to see if he had noted an increase in hits to the site. He sent me the following statistics: For the six days...