A group of people within the Academic-Glider section of the Technical University of Graz/Austria has designed a rather spectacular Flight-Computer, certainly a fine addition to any sailplane's panel too. Best of all, the Glider-Nav-Computer can be build at home by DIY to material-costs of approx...

I have a v2Cx with 4 lift pins where the wings connect to the fuselage. These get cleaned and greased with white grease on each assembly. I'm noticing that the grease under the lift bearings gets squeezed out in flight. (Looks like maybe metal to metal contact.) Is there a preferred grease to...

Would like to add an in-cockit dual charge "station" to charge phone and action camera in flight. Any suggestion for hardware? Hopefully, something small and simple.

Does everyone stick to the 18k limit for the cannula and 25k for the mask, or are these limits considered advisory only?

What has been the experience among the readers of this sight with respect to colorless or blue tinted canopies and perception changes. For example, do haze domes look essentially the same? Do crops and ground features appear altered? It was conveyed to me from a reasonably knowledgeable source that...

I liked the subtle ticking noise of ye olde RICO VACS vario I had in the HP-14. And it was very good at pointing out weak lift. Alas that relic from the 1970s stopped working some time circa 2000. I sent it to its maker and he fixed it, but it later failed again, as has another unit I scrounged...

Hi, New to this forum, thought I 'd pose a question..... I have a glider rating from years ago, I was wondering if anyone can suggest a list of gliders that are more "roomy" inside since I am 6'4" . I am planning on going to the SSA convention in Reno in 2018 to check out the new stuff....I've...

Hello US competition pilots. Our annual poll about topics related to competition and associated rules is now open at http://www.adamsfive.com/a5soaring/survey/surveys.php. It is open to all pilots on the ranking list. Feedback from the poll and associated comments, as well as messages via e-mail to...

http://www.fai.org/igc-our-sport/handicaps So many misplaced handicaps its a joke. Whoever came up with this list was clearly smoking some illegal substance at the time.

like many clubs, we have troubles finding enough tow pilots. We have a Pawnee tow plane so we need to find the ever fewer pilots that are tailwheel qualified, and meet the insurance minimums. The other big issue is finding the candidate pilots that are qualified and interested in spending their...

Looking for some help from the group... I'm putting together a presentation (might be overhead viewgraphs and/or a series of posters) for the general public on soaring and I want to catch their interest and imagination. For instances might be: the world altitude record for a glider is close...

It's the solstice, so you won't be doing much soaring... but you might want to read about it. I put two new articles on my webpage http://faculty.chicagobooth.edu/john.cochrane/soaring/index.htm#safety_rules "Team flying." Pilot to pilot radio communication will be allowed at regionals this...

Anyone have an address in the Chicago area to obtain aviation grade oxygen? I have a friend who is having a heck of a time finding it. You would think that some of the smaller airports handling executive jets would have it. Thanks, John

Jose Auil, a pilot flying a Discus BT out of the Vitacura airport in Santiago, Chile, went missing over the Andes on Sunday afternoon. An intensive search was carried out for three days and this morning the wreck was found in the mountains, with the cabin intact. There was a note saying: "I'm...

I have a cambridge 302 with Glide Navigator 2. I am downloading my turnpoints from the worldwide turnpoint exchange using these steps 1. files formatted for downloading and importing --- 2. Soaring Innovations Glide Navigator 2 Question 1: Is there a way to make the turnpoints in alphabetical...

Hi all This has been thrashed out before but a search didnt come up with any difinitive answers, only general observations and personal views. What opinions have you all on canopy tinting - what color and why? The tinted canopy looks better from the outside - Yep, I reckon so The tints seem to...

What are the recommended wire sizes for use in a glider? Power? The only power is a radio and Cambridge Model 20 and LNav Speaker? Push to talk? Boom mic?

From the SSA e-news service, I assume this it's on the member web site too: "State of New Mexico authorities have already informed us that no interest or penalties will be imposed. We are working diligently with the IRS to mitigate federal penalties and interest." Also, it sounds like the...

I'm helping a friend locate a replacement wing for a Schweizer 2-33. Left with mild hail damage would be perfect but will consider left, right, varous conditions. Reply to me: wby0nder'at'aol.com Matt Michael

Just sent a note to Dennis to voice my disappointment with the current SSA website. I preferred less splash and more functionality (and reliability). It has been several months since the switch over, and I'm still unable to access the photos section, one of my favorites. Today was the tipping point...