And another fatality: http://www.somdnews.com/article/20110715/NEWS/707159523/1074/1074/st-mary-8217-s-glider-crash-kills-one-survivor-climbs-to-safety&template=southernMaryland

I recently lost my SPOT gen 3 while mountain biking, and I thought I would share my experience. First I looked for a tracking signal on the map. There were none. I did notice the device was turned on, on the day I lost it though. Then I looked for a replacement. I decided to stick with SPOT...

My SZD-55 (built 1990) had developed play in one aileron over the years. A powerpoint presentation with the relevant Flight Manual pages (allowable play), drawing of aileron system (Tech Svc Manual), and additional drawings and part numbers required to effect the fix, including the cause, and...

The BGA has probably alerted UK people, but if not, there is an exhibition of Peter Lanyon's gliding paintings at the Cortauld until January...

Anyone have a source for Trailer top gas struts for a older Komet trailer thanks, heinz

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...

I can't pull up the new waypoint file. When I start XCSoar, it does not show two profiles for the two waypoint lists I have up-loaded. Does that mean that the new waypoint file is not loaded correctly, or can I select the new waypoint list via another screen?

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. ...

http://youtu.be/BPMys8ELxJ0 Soaring Mt Chaval on a fun XC flight yesterday. Brad

FAI approved secure data logger suitable for OLC, badges, and records (includes SD card). External GPS antenna. More info at: http://www.ewuk.co.uk/ Asking $400 or best offer. Contact: Jenn Player

Our California soaring club has raised the money and is now looking for a DG-505.

Just a short announcement to confirm that Solaire Canada/ Ed Hollestelle has resigned as the dealer/agent for North Central US and Canada.

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Hi Gang In the latest "Flying" magazine, October 2010 issue is an article named "To Boldly Go" by Peter Garrison. This article is a perceptive review and discussion of Dave Bigellow's accident in his DG400 over the Big Island of Hawaii in January 2009 when Dave was attempting a record high...

Is there still a tow service at Bishop, CA, USA? Contact info? -- To email, replace contestid with the real thing. (spelled out)

You’ve probably seen the sign in a repair shop that reads something like: “Fast Job, Cheap Job, or a Good Job; - choose any two”. I am happy to share with you that there is one shop where all three are available, Mike Robinson’s at Tom Knauff's Ridge Soaring in PA. The Freedom’s Wings Canada Grob...

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Please e-mail phone number or address to Thanks, JJ

I have a Filser ATR 500 that can be hard to read under some lighting conditions. I'm not using the display backlight. I'd be grateful if any ATR 500 owner who has tried using the backlight can tell me if its worth disturbing the wiring harness to turn it on and if so, is there a further benefit...

I have a new LX7000proIGC flight computer/FAI datalogger for sale at a very good price. Brand new with full factory warrantee. Only US $ 3295.- For more details contact Ed Hollestelle / Solaire Canada (519) 461-1464 or visit our website www.solairecanada.com ( specials section)