I was sent a link to a gadget some college engineers-in-the-making built. http://engenius.sece.rmit.edu.au/Abstracts/Page601.htm. It tries to detect which way a thermal is based on temperature differences between wing tips. Bright boys. I have two questions; 1) Have there been other gadgets...

I've recently started flying a Ventus2. I can't rig the thing without a lot of struggle. The trouble is, there's a cover above the spars and you can't see anything once the first wing is in. I struggle to get the second wing to fit, never knowing whether it's a bit too high or a bit too low....

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...

The maintenance manual for my ASW 20C glider says to be sure to only use "mineral oil" based brake fluid for the hydraulic brake system. As far as I can tell, DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids are glycol based, and DOT 5 is silicone based according to my 15 minutes of research on the internet. The...

The panel in my glider is the ultimate in sunlight readability, low power consumption, ease of use, low maintenance, low clutter and low cost. http://www.gfbyars.com/SGU1-20/final/P1010425.JPG If you want to see terrain features, look out the window. If you want to know where you are, look at...

In discussions with other US glider pilots recently, and based on a quick search of the FARs, I believe that US pilots with PPL-Glider rating do not need any endorsements or sign-off to go cross country. If anyone knows differently, let me know. Before there's lots of advice to get training, fly...

Does anybody have a manual for the Peschges Vario VP4 H in english? I just bought a PIK20D but I have no idea how to use it. I am using SeeYou Mobile but it would be nice to know what this thing can do. Thanks. Chris Aniol

A while ago several people remarked that Schleicher gliders offer a strobe was an option. Below is an URL to a youtube video of such strobe. Typically the strobe is coupled with an unit from LxNav that allow the strobe to be on, only flash with Flarm warning, or...

I am wondering if others have experienced the shearing of a Tost brake bolt resulting in brake failure - I'm speaking about the bolt which extends from the hub and is secured to the aircraft frame (not the bolt which extends for the wire lever attachment). I experienced such a failure on my latest...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Huk_WOxk1oc After seeing this video, I think I'm going to try and recruit 5 people to help me assemble my ship instead of just one....

The new Naviter Oudie PNA device with preinstalled See You Mobile for PNA scheduled be available in April. To preorder see http://www.craggyaero.com/oudie.htm $650 includes See You Mobile PNA

I have an older Cobra trailer (1980ish - aluminum) and need to find another tire rim (I had an axle mishap and lost one of my tire/rims). The rim is a 4 x 100 metric (four lug holes and 100 mm between each lug) and supports a 13 inch tire. Does anyone have a rim for sale or can suggest a source...

Hello, Does anyone have experience running XC Soar or Tophat Soaring on the newer Samsung Devices? The note 10 and S10 are reported to have brightness levels over 1000 nits. I’m guessing the previous 8 and 9 generations may also be pretty close for a lot less$ Cannot find much information out...

The results for the Open Class and Club Class Nationals at Lasham 9th - 17th August will be at http://www.lasham.org.uk/comps/nationals/nationals.html Steve Dutton

Reading all the posts about accidents and their causes, reasons and excuses has made me google my fingers off (I'm about to go blind) in an attempt to as completely as possible understand all that's happening physiologically regarding dehydration. Knowing the early warning signs of any problem is...

OK, so I made a long post in one thread about competition classes... 5U started another thread about the Rules Committee and I was really tempted to respond to Karl's comments there; but I didn't want to hijack the topic. So I'll post this in a new topic instead: I'm a low-time glider pilot...

I wanted to replace the Cobra wing wheel I had been using because 1) it goes with the ASH26e I have for sale and 2) the tire scrubs the tarmac as I go around turns, putting stress on the wing. I ordered the CA WingWheel from Craggy Aero because the wheel swivels with the direction of...

I have read very good critics about Diana-2 but as well very bad news about it. The good news are from the people who seem to have flown the first two Prototypes. The bad rumors I heard about number-3 of Diana-2. Obviously the main difference is, that the wing position was shifted some centimeters...

I'll be traveling to Southampton UK next week and would like to stop by Lasham on Saturday & take a dual flight. I've visited the website and unfortunately wasn't able to discern what options are available. Any local knowledge would be gratefully received. Thanks, Craig Funston -- Using...

Bravely bold Sir Robin Rode forth from Camelot He was not afraid to die Oh Brave Sir Robin He was not at all afraid to be killed in nasty ways Brave, Brave, Brave Brave Sir Robin. He was not in the least bit scared to be mashed into a pulp Or to have his eyes gouged out, and his elbows...