Here is the feedback on my trailer towing problem. I thought I'd make a detailed write up to share what I learned with others. I was waiting until I gave a real towing trip as proof that this fix worked. I recently drove from Atlanta up to the Sequatchie Valley in TN. This included highway...

1995 Discus B, #550, 451 Hrs, NDH. Factory winglets, nose release, tilt up panel, 302, Becker 3201 with speaker box, EDS, PZL compass, United alt. and A/S, Winter mech vario, Ipaq mount. Cobra aluminum trailer with rear supports, under trailer storage, solar panels and solar vent. One man rigger...

Pilots who want information regarding what is happening at Cambirdge Aero Instruments, Inc., should look at the company website at www.cambridge-aero.com and, for futher information refer to news accounts in the Martinsville, Virginia Post at www.martinsvillepost.com. I suggest that Paul Remde...

A question for any aerodynamicists out the why does low aero tow speed adversely affect the handling of a glider so drastically? Occasionally I’ve received an aero tow in my LS-8 (dry) at 55 kt (minimum recommended aero tow speed is 54 kt). The plane is heavy and unresponsive at that speed;...

I have looked at the LK8000 video and browsed some of the forum threads. Would someone please tell me: Where can I find list of supported hardware devices? Where can I go to download PC and target hardware apps? thanks

I just found a really nice panel volt meter. It is 7/8' X 1-3/4' X 1/8'. Weighs nothing. It needs a single 7/32' hole for mounting. The wires run through the single hollow mounting stud to the rear of the panel. Really slick! 2 wires (+V & ground). Reads 4V to 25V. It's from Lascar...

There have been lots of requests for additional information on the Taurus so we have a Newsletter by following this link. http://www.mcp.com.au/sinus/newsletters/newsletter-15/newsletter-15.html Thanks Michael Coates

maanantai 4. huhtikuuta 2016 18.23.07 UTC+3 krasw kirjoitti: Binder's latest open class toy: http://www.aerokurier.de/luftsport/segelflug/erlkoenig-gesichtet-binder-eb29-mit-neuem-superschlankem-fluegel/673720?special_id=673028 Quite respectable wing loading for such span. Out of...

I have an ILEC SB8 acoustic vario / speed commander for sale. The SB8 combines an excellent vario with easy handling. Features a - acoustic vario / speed commander - excellent ILEC quality - averager - battery and temperature indication - easy handling

I know there is a thread going on about and around the latest tragic accident from 5-9-2020 and I preferred to start a new thread as I felt uncomfortable going into a dry technical discussion in the context. So the issue is: I would like to know more about the aerodynamics of the towplane in all...

I don’t have the latest Albuquerque sectional in front of me, but according to my SeeYou maps, the R-5107D restricted airspace over White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico goes from the ground to 22,000ft, and R-5107B (adjacent to the west) goes from the ground to the moon, both continuous...

In accounts of the crash of the Cypriot airliner in Greece, all I've read say that loss of cabin pressure could not, by itself, incapacitate the pilot. Yet, I was once told by an ATP that at 40k feet (admittedly this plane was at 35k) O2 supply by itself will not suffice to keep you conscious and...

Recent discussions at my small club have centered around the cuurency requirements for commercial glider pilots. My understanding is that a pilot may not carry passengers unless they have had three take offs and landings within the previous ninety days in an aircraft of the same category, class and...

Our club is exploring switching from aero tow to winch launching. Some of our members own older wooden gliders and have expressed concerns about the increased stress on the glider's structure resulting from winch launching vs. aero tow. Is this a valid concern? -- Mike Schumann

Folks: You will not yet find this on any accident/incident reports. There were no fatalities. A pilot called me to relay this story. The SZD-50-3 Puchacsz was bought used from Europe and imported to the US with ~1900 hours. The glider was given a US airworthiness inspection, and licensed by an...

Here's a brief review of my experience with PowerFlarm at last week's Region 9 contest in Moriarty. As some of you know, I've been a bit annoyed with some of my PowerFlarm experience - setup isn't really intuitive and it's hard to find all the info you need in the manual. The antennas are cheesy...

Fellow Soaring Enthusiasts on RAS, The SSA and specifically the SSA Growth and Development committee have accepted the donation of a Blanik L13 for use as a static display at aviation events. Meant as a promotional tool, this purpose built display will allow adults and kids to experience the...

Hi everyone, Hilton Software has spent over a year developing WingX. Earlier this week, we announced general availability of the product. "WingX is a Microsoft Pocket PC application designed by pilots for pilots. WingX was designed from the ground up using the latest .NET technology...

Has anyone had any experiences, good or bad, with the various solid state horizons on the market. Are they stable, is the response quick enough, are they reliable. (Probably only likely to get answers from UK pilots as the rest don't cloud fly)

I received about a week ago 2 parachutes for repack. Nothing special about it. But in this particular case they require special attention. The first was made by Security Parachute Co. from San Leandro in California. The second is a Original Softie fitted with 1965 Pioneer 4 line canopy. Now...the...