I've just upgraded from a Garmin 12XL to a GPSmap60csx GPS. That has the added functionality of giving the current "Glide Ratio" and "Glide Ratio to Destination". It seems most new Garmins have this feature, which is obviously useful for us but does require that waypoint elevations be specified. ...

Recent discussions about contest scoring have shown that it might be beneficial to review the history of contest scoring in the U.S. Here is a very brief overview. The first U.S. National Soaring Championship was held at Elmira, New York, seventy-three years ago. Three tasks were used:...

Anyone who has found sailplane posters for sale? I want tot purchase one but the only ones I could find are pre WWII or only A4-format?

I have noticed some fine scratches on the top of my wing surface that are diagonal across the chord in opposing pattern. Can anyone explain if there is an aerodynamic reason for having these scratches remaining on the surface?

I am learning to fly a Blanik L-23 and my instructor is telling me to "fly it on" with no flare. 1) I am commercial/instrument rated with somewhere north of 1000 ASEL and a few ASES landings in my logbook. I am _programmed_ to flare. :-) To not flare is very hard for me. 2) The Blanik AFM...

though not yet completed, the new HpH Glasflugel 304S made it's first official showing to the public at Aero Friedrichshafen Exhibition last week some new images are now available on Wings & Wheels website for your viewing pleasure... please see:...

I am planning a trip to Palm Springs to get some sun. I would like to do some flying while there. Any thoughts on commercial ops in the area where I could rent a single place. Thanks Dave

Reply to - posted "reply-to" address has an extra "hot" For sale: 2002 Duo Discus Turbo located in Houston, TX. Excellent condition inside and out. For lots of pics and more details go to: http://pages.sbcglobal.net/mzivley/duo/A%20Duo%20Turbo%20Details.html Mark

In response to a question from Leo Buckley about the details of SPOT operation, I spent some quality time with a SPOT customer service guy, and got some very interesting info about the new SPOT 2 tracker. With the old SPOT 1 devices, if you have it in the recommended tracking mode while flying,...

Anybody have a scoresheet ... and/or participant list ... with addresses would be ideal. Thanks, KK

Hello, I would be grateful for advice on organising a Spot Landing Competion. things like scoring / penalties, use of ground markers or "fences". Ideally someone might offer a complete set of contest rules. Local glider community is interested in a time management / spot landing competition...

Announcing The 2006 Pennsylvania - Region 3 OLC Championship It's FUN It's EASY It will IMPROVE YOUR FLYING Sponsor: · John Godfrey (QT) - SSA Governor for the Region 3 part of Pennsylvania · additional sponsors are invited - Purpose:

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Hi Kirk ~ I have a vested interest in you getting the SN-10 set up properly! 2B has a remote and doesn't use it. Talk to him. Barb "Kirk Stant" wrote in message ... Anyone out there in the US have an SN10 remote control...

On another topic, bagmaker wrote: Mr Daniels is right on the money, youngsters now have a new phone every 2 years, a new car every 3 years, a mortgage no-one can really afford, 3 ipods, a PDA, $250 sunglasses and a wardrobe of jeans the cost of which would support a small african...

Can anyone steer me toward a downloadable copy of ""Four-On-the-Floor-Gang" written by Streideck?

I searched for a comparison on the rec.aviation.soaring site for a comparison between ClearNav and an LX 9000, but didn't find anything directly comparing the two (I apologize if I somehow missed it). I'm finalizing plans for a panel for a new glider and would be grateful for any advice from users...

http://www.gadling.com/2012/07/13/video-a-crash-landing-from-the-pilots-point-of-view/ Gets the old heart pumping.

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The FLARM in US thread has taken so may twist and turns I decided to start a new one. I was prompted by a discussion on u.r.a.s to read the SGU FLARM trial report again. I had read it when it was first published but since FLARM was not available in US at that time I quicky forgot about it. It's...