The SSA Future Restructuring Task Force (FRTF) has made available their final report/recommendations recently presented to the SSA Board of Directors. To access the files, you'll need to log in on the SSA home page, www.ssa.org, then click on the News link "FRTF Final Report". Janine Acee SSA...

The Mifflin Soaring Association (MSA) will hold our fourth annual "Soaring the Appalachians" Seminar this February. The theme is "How to Accomplish the Flights You Want To". We are changing the format this year...Instead of presenting one specific topic (e.g. preparation, weather, technology),...

I have been having bad luck with trailers recently. Here is what happened a few days ago, maybe someone will benefit from hearing about my misfortune: Best I can figure, the Cobra trailer emergency brake application cable (which attaches to the bottom of the brake handle and clips to the tow...

Just wanted to fish for the procedures and experiences out there on this subject. Our overhauler and our mechanic both say no towing for 10-18 hours.... We can do this, of course, but we are eager to get back to towing as soon as we can. Any experience or procedures out there that might get us...

Hey, gang, Soon we will be putting an overhauled engine on our Pawnee, and I am wondering if anyone has had experience with or has comments on engine monitoring systems on towplanes. I am thinking a basic system with all 6 cylinders CHT (and EGT?) monitored, a shock cooling warning system, and...

I am looking for a source for bungee material for my landing gear and engine bay doors (ASH-26E). The original (German-sourced?) bungee is about 5 mm diameter and stretches to about twice the rested length. The 3/16 inch USA-sourced material I have been able to find (McMaster-Carr, etc.) doesn't...

Nelson Funston experienced a takeoff incident at Ephrata, WA on Sunday May 5; with substantial damage to JN. Nelson is currently in a Seattle hospital with back injuries. Per Jan, he may be released sometime this week, though anticipating the usual long period of back healing. She says he is...

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After performing a leak check on my TE system, my SN10 now sounds a continuous tone after power up. (On the ground, haven’t tried in the air) It is not in speed to fly mode but is in vario mode. Prior to this it was always “silent� after start up. Have I possibly damaged an internal sensor...

Hello I have download xcsoar v2.0 but i can't install it on my ipaq 3850 do you now this problem? During the installation it says that mpsr xcsoar can't install on my type of ipaq thx Junior

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I will be driving from NY to CA around the middle of next month. Contact me if you have a trailer that needs moved in that general direction. Thanks, Mike

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S-Nav in good shape for sale. Same software and functionality as an L- Nav. 2 1/4" vario read out. $600 obo by the end of this week. 607-481-9095

Dear all, I'm searching the internet already for a long time to find a flapped polar curve of a ventus ct but I can't find any. I can find the standard polar curve in the flight manual, but not the one with the flaps in it. Can anybody help me out with a flapped polar curve of the ventus ct...

I'm considering purchasing a Ventus B. I'm aware of the "stability" issues, although some the extent of the stability issue seems to vary from plane to plane and pilot to pilot. I've talked to some people who say its not a big deal, and others who say its problematic. It's hard for me to know...

The GFA has released our just completed video series on The Daily Inspection. Here in Oz, this is the basic inspection all pilots perform on their aircraft as it is brought out of the hangar and before the first flight of the day. There's 5 videos in the series (currently - more planned!),...

Having just read the posting by Alistair Wright I was some what alarmed by his narrow minded attitude in respect to a club that he does not appear to have flown at for thirty years. Highlighting a one off incident which involved a small number of people, and using this as a stick to beat the whole...

As a pilot who practices high speed low finishes, I think that attention needs to be drawn to the fact that 85knots is simply not fast enough when finishing at 50 ft. At that speed, the height gained from a pull is not going to be enough to complete a safe circuit. I would agree that this low...