I realize our operational environments are varied, but what’s the trend for equipping tow planes with ADS-B out? The broad requirement distilled down is that it’s “required in airspace where transponders are required,� which for us is pretty rare. There are relatively easy/cheap (by...

Looks like yahoo groups are shutting down https://help.yahoo.com/kb/groups/SLN31010.html "Yahoo has made the decision to no longer allow users to upload content to the Yahoo Groups site. Beginning October 21, you won't be able to upload any more content to the site, and as of December 14 all...

I have updated the informal listing of US tail IDs with the last 17 years of contest results at http://soaringweb.org/CN/ and mirror sites. There is a lot of hand editing and input from the community, so please send along your corrections and additions to John...

Anyone put a LXNav remote joystick controller on a Pik20? The Pik’s post is 16mm while the smallest diameter available LX size is 18mm. HU Lars

I owned a HPH 304cz-17 my first glider. Was a joy to fly. A bit of a handful with full drag brakes out on steep approach. Had no issues. Loved that glider. My question is are owners of the 304 Shark happy with the flight characteristics? I would be interested in a MS version. Is yours for...

I'm looking for AR4201 radio for sale. Any Offer for me? Please contact me at Thanks Aviram

Brand new LS3 to LS10 Mecaplex canopy. Light blue tint with factory spraylat protective coating USD 3400.

I am looking to purchase a used SN10 for my Glider, If you have one in good shape or know someone that is selling one, please contact me... Thanks, Marc

Hey T8 and maybe Dave Kinsell I've removed my 302 from my plane for the winter. I understand I have to power it up once in awhile to keep the GPS engine charged. How often and for how long should I power it up? TIA T

Updates greatly improve airspace warnings. Contact me offline if you can help final with testing prior release. Thanks! Best Regards, Dave

Looking for data on OLC claimed flights from 2004 to 2006, I find the archived web pages are largely blank. Are these flight details now gone for ever? Mike

2 excellent Becker 3201 radios for sale in the UK. Working fine when removed. £130 each, or dollar equivalent... Can email photos. Craig Lowrie, UK

Look at this: https://www.cnet.com/news/high-tech-slippery-coating-helps-toilets-shed-all-the-gross-stuff/ Waiting for first reports from owners of gliders with high sensitivity to wing contamination...

Just removed from service, being replaced with ADS-B system. Wiring harness, no antenna. $450 FOB Tehachapi, CA? Jim

OK Anyone out there with experience in converting the T59D / 401 Kestrel canopy from the awful removable thing with a hoop exactly where you want to watch the tug, to a single piece. Apparently there is an approved mod using a DG200 canopy. Second question is - would there be anyone with such...

I thought it might be useful to list all the soaring related discussion groups in one place, it is hard to find all the aircraft specific email lists if you don't know where to look. Please add your group to this...

Anyone have a Callair with a Tost Hook installed? Trying to find examples and paperwork to install. Thanks.

For those wondering what's going on in Alberta, including a glimpse at one of the 7, 1000+km flights from the 2019 soaring season, and a Cowley wave camp which provided 3 Diamond Climbs and 5 pilots above FL250. FYI - Alberta is a big wave...

Hawley Bowlus will be inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame Class of 2019, tonight at the San Diego Air an Space museum, along with someone named Bezos. Bowlus, an icon of the Golden Age of Flight, Bowlus’ efforts in glider design dominated from 1911-1929. He was an American...

Clearing out the parts bin... 85mm Winter AS-3-20 airspeed gauge factory marked for ASW20 flap settings, in knots. $200 85mm Kollsman altimeter, without the screw in adapter for static air. Had been using the cockpit air for the last few decades, but probably could be easily updated....