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I have a headache after shopping online for new pants to wear in the cockpit. R.A.S. never lets me down, so... Anyone know which company makes lightweight cargo pants that have zippered front/side pockets (so the cell phone stays in if you bail out), and a zippered fly (relief system-friendly)? ...

I have just had my Winter 57mm altimeter fail it's instrument check. From what I can ascertain, this is not all that uncommon. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions of a suitable 2-1/4" alternative.

With his family at his side, Charlie Spratt died at 7:30 this morning (Friday). A memorial celebration for The Gate will be held May 9 (Saturday) at Cordele, Ga., time and place to be announced. We were so lucky to have him among us. Karl Striedieck

Hi, I've been enjoying my SN10B for several years now and really love it. Recently I have been trying to use the Simple Glide Calculator (SGC) page to do side calculations during competitions (I used to do this with my LS4 prayer wheel but gave it to a pilot that had no computer at all - tried to...

THE MAY 2012 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL A wealth of news for soaring pilots from around the world. A 64 page issue. Stories include: 1. New sailplane now in production designed to introduce a new concept to the sport. Dynamic Story. An eight page feature article.

A question: How does Winscore calculate finish altitude on a cylinder finish? I assume it is based on the logger's pressure altitude reading for the closest logger fix after crossing the finish line, but how is that altitude adjusted for the local altimeter setting? Does it compare the...

From looking at the sports class nationals scores, And seeing that their have been only THREE landouts in four days of a 42 glider NATIONALS, I'm thinking CD McQuigg is not pushing his troops hard enough at this huge contest. I have heard that he is an ultra- conservative CD, which is fine for a...

I'm looking for a I.A.R. IS-28B2 or IS-32. I heard there was an IS-32 for sale receintly in CA and I was hoping someone had information on it. You can email me directly at . Thanks, Kris

Seen this? http://www.flarm.com/index_en.html Radar and transponders are just so 20th century. John Galloway

Hi ! The european regulation precise that "gliders with a structural mass of less than 80 kg when single seater or 100 kg when two seater, including those which are foot launched" shall stay under national responsibility, so to say, out of EASA. Could someone tell me what are Regulations for...

This ad is for a kit owned by a recently deceased pilot, at the request of a friend of mine. I know nothing about it, so go to the website if you need the details: www.saitta-design.com -- Change "netto" to "net" to email me directly

Anyone replace the rubber bellows on a Joseph Pietz (1976 "Komet") trailer tongue? Can you direct me to a possible supplier in the US? Or what you substituted Thanks Jim

Who and how please. San Diego news photo looks like the PZL. One of our CFI's was to be there tomorrow on the way back from Mexico, we think he couldnt go today. Thank you in advance for any info. Just out of concern and sincere condolences to all AGCSA. Karen

Are some glider designs much safer than others? Or do certain designs put their pilots at risk for certain types of injuries during a crash? Looking at the Libelle with the bubble canopy it makes me wonder if the glider flipped on you during a bad landing or crash if the pilot would suffer head/...

The United States and the world soaring community lost a giant in the history of competition soaring on September 5th 2004, with the passing of Andrew James Smith. AJ passed away with heart failure at age 80 in his home in Tecumseh, Michigan. He began soaring in the 1950's with his close friend...

I have for sale 2 imperial instruments: Vario (10kts) meter Winter 5STV5-3 80mm at 250 Euro ono Altimeter United Instruments (10.000ft) 80mm at 250 Euro ono Buy both and get 10% discount :) also swap for metrical Winter instruments can be discussed. regards from Holland,

USAF Request For Proposal: FA8617-10-R-6210 They need approximately 20 new gliders, several trailers, support equipment, spares and contract maintenance, for delivery at Colorado Springs, CO (USA) in the next two years.

I currently charge the (hard to remove) batteries in my ASH-26E with a solar panel and charger installed on/in my trailer. During a contest, the plane may not spend much time in the trailer during daylight hours, but it does spend most nights in there. The solution would be to use the solar panel...

You may not be aware of the new sailplanes being publicly released this year. 1. From Poland comes the news release of the Diana 3. It is an 18 metre ship with a conventional spar - unlike the Diana 2 which is sparless. The 'Three' is a real 'looker.' 2. The new Diana 2 has been worked on and...