Are any of the major manufacturers looking into making next generation models for the standard class? is there even much room left for developement here? what could really be improved? fuselages and tails seem more or less set, and any tinkering with wing planform and angle of incidence involves...

I bought a glider which had been in storage for some time. It has an ILEC SB-9 vario which does not appear to be functioning. When I power on the vario, the needle climbs to the one knot up position and stays there continually while beeping. It does this regardless of which position the mode...

I'm seeing this more and more but have no idea what they're called. Refer to this pictu https://cdn.jetphotos.com/full/6/53013_1459261993.jpg This was Stefan Langer's Libelle, it's got those black plastic(?) thing at the aileron and wing. So does this Cirrus:...

Perlan 2 has launched with weak wave. You can follow near real time at this Virtual Cockpit link, fed by (I assume) the telemetry system. http://perlanproject.cloud/VirtualCockpit.html You can see the pictures and read the comments about the previous wave flight (Sep. 13) on the...

I noticed on my display there are a pair of yellow crescent chevrons that expand and contract with altitude change. I will try to attach a photo. Can anyone tell me what these are? Here is the post, it's on facebook since I cannot attach it to this thread. . ...

The latest satellite tracking device is the DeLorme PN-60w which can do text messages along with position data via SPOT. It does this but it is not user friendly. The text entry process is not easy (although you can put in 14 preselected messages and send the one that is appropriate like "Task...

Where and when? Thanks, 5U

Lanier Frantz, CM emailed all contestants this morning that, due to weather (Ivan), the first two days (or more) of the contest will probably be canceled. We will reassess again in the morning and he will send out another email with more info. Ed Byars, CD

I just saw this. Doesn't look good. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/10/01/nextgen_on_track/page2.html -- martin@ | Martin Gregorie gregorie. | Essex, UK org |

One seat is up for election this year for the SSA Competition Rules Subcommittee currently held by Garrett Willat. Nominations are due by the end of June. If you are interested in serving, contact your regional director who can nominate you. Nomimations go to Ken Sorenson at...

Hi All, I've currently got a s-nav installed in my pegasus. The problem is can you wire up a undercarrage alarm like what you can do the the L-nav?? I fly on tarmac runways so the idea of landing with the wheel up doesn't sound like FUN

Good Morning, for an exam I need the following data on any of a twin-engine plane, the data required are : 1) stalling angle 2) null carrying capacity angle and if possible also : o1) load factors

Just curious as to the current situation regarding team flying in U.S. competions, especially in view of the decided disadvantage U.S. pilots appear to suffer in world competitions due to lack of team flying experience. My understanding is that premeditated team flying is still...

As some of you* already know, I am building a webpage that lists appearances of gliders in movies and TV shows. After some googling, I have determined that "The Flying Machine", an episode from season 6 of "Lassie", has some scenes with a glider, and should be included. I am therefore trying to...

I have some new in box oxygen equipment for sale. Aerox DV54 steel cylinder (smaller dia. for sailplanes) new price $240 Mountain High XCR-A-1P-G regulator new price $235 Aerox Oxysaver cannula new price $29 New price for the three items is $504. I will sell all three for $375+ shipping Terry...

Maybe I'm blind. Maybe his death has not yet been reported on ras. He was hit by a car, while walking towards his own car on his road to the SSA convention, in the Mojave Desert. A few months ago, he was diagnosed a terminal illness. He has contributed to safer soaring with books and...

I am pleased to announce IGC-approval of two new types of GNSS Flight Recorder, with effect from 31 August 2008. This follows test and evaluation by the IGC GNSS Flight Recorder Approval Committee (GFAC) in accordance with Annex B to the Sporting Code and the Specification for IGC-approved GNSS...

There seems to be problem to contact the company nowadays, they do not answer phone or reply mails. Does anyone know does this company still exist?

Enjoy ! http://www.nadler.com/public/2013_Hobbs/2013_Hobbs.html Best Regards, Dave "YO electric" PS: email with any questions...

The FAA Registry has a heading for V2bx as well as V2ax but indicates that none are in the U.S. What gives?