In the video, "Running on Empty", Eric Mozer tests his oxygen system, and I was wondering what oxygen system/ O2 mask is Eric using in video? Thanks

The writer of the following linked essay reflects on how biking in Manhatten is different from everything else that he does in his life. Substitute "soaring" for "cycling" and enjoy it. http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/07/fear-and-cycling/ Excerpt from the essay: Eventually we have...

The 2014 Nephi OLC meet is now in the logbook. And what a great event this thing is. Bruno Vassel has this vision and he is making it happen, and what a great vision it is. The Great Basin has some of the best soaring conditions in the world and the best part is that if you live in the USA you can...

On Tuesday, May 18, 1999 12:00:00 AM UTC-7, Shane Andersen wrote: An Open Cirrus? What's that? There's a Cirrus and a Standard Cirrus but I don't believe there was ever an Open Cirrus. FBCOMPTON wrote in message ... What is the...

Back by popular demand, I've started a blog for the USA 18-Meter nationals: http://www.nadler.com/public/2014_Minden/2014_Minden.html Enjoy, Best Regards, Dave "YO electric"

Our very own FAA Designated Examiner has departed for warmer climes, and we are now left with a very real problem of getting checkrides for our upcoming new pilots. We have explored (and continue to explore) the 'Sport Pilot' option, but we are also looking around for other DE's in the area. ...

In the past couple days I have come across two videos the were the result of converting 8 mm home movies to digital videos. I have added both of them to the video section of the Schreder Sailplane Designs website. (http://www.soaridaho.com/Schreder) The direct link to the video page is...

http://entertainment.msn.com/videopreview/?channelindex=2&from=en-us_msnhp#/video/ed029622-f9e4-97aa-85b2-114af107f530

Contrast ratio is important in high and full sunlight applications. Contrast ratio of a display is defined as the luminance (brightness) ratio between a brighter state and a darker state. The color LCDs “white” state and “black” state are used to calculate the contrast ratio. Contrast ratio = CR...

What ever happened to the blue "I'd rather be soaring" license plate frames? Sportys, SSA...no one sells them anymore. Only alternative is the cheap printed ones on ebay. Ideas? Jordan ASW20 Echo

Friday: A cold front moved into southern California and the wave set up along the coastal mountains. The winning speed was 82 mph, over 256 miles, for a 3 hour MAT. The beer, Worm Burner Pale Ale, is flowing.

On Friday, July 22, 2011 8:14:22 PM UTC-7, Steve Koerner wrote: The most fundamental problem is that we invented too many towplane signals. Consider if there were only one signal, then there could never be this fatal problem of misinterpretation. The signal should simply be "tow...

I had a chance to tow a Cobra trailer the other day from Ephrata to Arlington, about 150 miles or so and now am very desirous of having one for my HP-24. If anyone knows of a used Cobra or Komet out there please let me know. I have cash! thanks, Brad

Hi For some strength calculations I'd like to know the length of the water ballast bags of an ASW20 (A). Anyone? Many thanks Ruud

Here is to wishing you all glider pilots a safe 2011 soaring season, 12+ knot thermals and endless cloud streets at 18,000 ft. Cheers, Charles

On Sep 13, 11:37*pm, " wrote: polarized sunglasses From the FAA regarding polarized glasses .... POLARIZATION. Polarized lenses are not recommended for use in the aviation environment. While useful for blocking reflected light from horizontal surfaces...

Can anyone tell me whether one must pay property tax on a glider in Colorado? If so, how is it calculated? There was a thread on this a couple of years ago; looking for recent data. Thanks.

Garret Willat will be flying Sky Sailing's Stemme S10vt at Region 9S in Tucson AZ. The left seat is open to the highest bidder (all donations will go to my racing fund). This is not just a ride-along, this is an instructional flight from the current US Open Class National champion and full-time...

Sorry guys, this morning another bout of "diarrhea of the keyboard" struck and out came a proposed "letter to the editor" of SOARING. I decided not to wait the month or more (and/or the probable rejection) for your reaction, if any. So, here 'tis. Fire away. Ed Byars

Where can I find a downloadable picture of Al Parker?