All, I've added support for Google Earth .KML files to the interactive turnpoint file generator on my website. You can now upload a turnpoint file for a contest site (from the Worldwide Soaring Turnpoint Exchange) and download a .KML file that can be opened with Google Earth showing those...

Does anyone have a PDF or DXF or cad file for an ASH26E panel?

ILEC SN10B and SN10-2 Two-seat System with USB Adapter Photos of this particular system: http://glidersource.com/cgi-bin/post.cgi?id=808 ILEC SN10 Details: http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/ilec.htm I was just organizing my instrument demos for the SSA Convention and I found this system. It is my...

I have run several flights through the PowerFlarm range tool, and my coverage seems adequate, but I am wondering if anyone has a method of determining 3D coverage? The tool shows a decent depiction of horizontal coverage, but I wouldn't mind having an idea of the coverage above and (especially)...

This is related to soaring though not directly related to gliders. http://savesteepmountain.org/ A group of pilots and citizens are trying to preserve Point of the Mountain for flying, recreation activities and environmental reasons. Many of us have flown here when we flew HG's and those of us...

Hello RAS, Several years ago I wrote my Senior Honors Thesis in History on "Soaring's Golden Age: 1965-1975." I recently got a copy of my paper back from my college, having lost it somewhere in 8 moves over 7 years. I had always wanted to pick the paper back up, as in college I did not have the...

Does anybody have a link to the web site for the upcoming South African Nationals Thanks UH

Hi, My name is Andrew and I'm new here. This forum is great and I decided that I must register. Looking for some books for some time but in my country are very hard to find, even impossible. Jane's World Sailplanes and Motor Gliders - Coates, Andrew (1978). Gliders and Sailplanes of the World....

Now I know you guys in the USA are very inventive and creative! Our club in the UK (www.wolds-gliding.org) are holding the British Nationals Club Class in 2011 and we are looking to create a logo for the event which will be used on competitors polo shirts/ promotional material /web site etc.My...

When I read FAR Part 103 it says that ultralights must have a power off stalling speed of no more than 24 knots. When I go to the Windward Performance web page it shows the stall speed of the SparrowHawk as 32 knots. How can the SparrowHawk be flown as an ultralight in the U.S.?

Cambridge GPS-Nav LCD display in good condition, latest firmware version (5.3 - English) with cables, $200 plus shipping and insurance to you. -- Change "netto" to "net" to email me directly Eric Greenwell Washington State USA

Anyone know where I can view the manual for this ship online? I'm scheduled to get some flight time in one next weekend, and I'd like to browse the manual ahead of time. Thanks, Dave

I'm looking for recommendations on where to get my Dittel FSG 71M radio repaired. Antenna and mic are good. It's not transmitting more than 200 yds. Thanks in advance, Steve

With the greatest of regret I write to inform that Bill passed away in the early hours of this morning at a cottage hospital in Bishops Castle, Shropshire. He had been ill for the last couple of months. He regularly frequented these pages. RIP Bill. Luke

Tom Knauff reported a fatal accident at Ridge Soaring on July 14th in his most recent newsletter, but he did not disclose the pilot's name. Can someone please post this information? Thank you.

please see http://www.hph.cz/ now with close to 30 new 304S sailplanes on order! (short summary) 11/07/2007 - 304S Shark - extremely successful and interesting Europe Tour I want to thank all pilots and potential customers for all flight hours, starts, practical remarks and...

I've heard they employ a rather revolutionary ballast system for those occasional booming days which utilizes fuel - guess it's lighter than water! Just need to start loading the wings around 3am to be ready for a launch at midday! What's Vwinch - any ideas? Dave

Desert and Summer Flying, Thursday, July 12, 2007, starting at 7:00 pm Speaker Cindy Brickner, CFI-G Caracole Soaring, Discussion regarding summer and desert survival, and techniques of summer and desert operations. For reservations, contact Richard Mend by TELEPHONE at (818)...

On my way out to Jean (southbound I-15 out of Las Vegas) Saturday morning I passed a truck pulling a Cobra trailer with K3 on the "tail". I was kinda' hoping they'd be stopping at Jean to fly a bit, but they didn't. Anybody know who it was? Jim

hi we http://www.soaringchillies.com are still looking for soaring reporters preferential native speakers. more info by mail. best regards arturo