The problem is not in WinPilot it is in the FAA records of airports. If no one reports an airport closed it simply stays in the FAA data base for years. I flew at Hobbs, NM for twelve years and chartsw showed "Two Legs" private airport south of Denver City, TX but I could never see it from the...

I fly with the sample rate on my VL set to give me about 9+ hours of data recording. That's sufficient for two normal flights, and I usually dump it after every flight. However, the thing begins complaining about low memory when it has 8 hours left, and it keeps complaining every few minutes. ...

I've got a late '80's model flight computer with an integrated non-GPS final glide calculator and an IGC GPS logger. I'm thinking about upgrade options to minimize the mental workload for these items that I currently have trouble with: What's the current wind speed and direction? What altitude...

Hi! I am looking for an EASA type certificate, or a national type certificate from any EASA country, for a Long Softie parachute. Any European Softie owner or reseller out there who can help me? Thanks in advance, Björn Regnström Gothenburg Gliding Club, Sweden

I am looking for information about the Fibrelam construction technique used in the Edgley Optimist, especially how the Fibrelam sheets are joined. Anyone knows if there are any papers published, or if the designer can be contacted? Thanks in advance, Bjorn Regnstrom

Need reliable sailplane trailer transport !

Recommendations for hauling sailplane trailer on flat bed or the like?

Cannot get temporary PAMVD license tag for Sailplane Trailer delivery from Pennsylvania to New Mexico. Help!

Hey guys, I've been off usenet for a couple years now. Anyway, I am currently a CFII that would like to learn how to soar. I've contacted a couple local clubs for information, which they have been very good to reply so far! I don't have a whole lot of uninterrupted time right now to devote towards...

Bob Holiday has a 2/3 completed Duster for sale. Most items needed to complete the project are included. Photos can be seen at the Duster Builders website. A great value at $2,000.00 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dustersailplanebuilders/ Contact Bob at:...

The Duster Builders Group has moved from Google to Yahoo. The new web address is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dustersailplanebuilders/ Just a reminder that Duster Plans are now available at: http://buildaduster.info/ Blake S. Miller

Ben and I sold our first new set of Duster plans in Brazil. I have a second tentative Duster plan order going the the UK soon as well. Lots of tire kickers too. Ben and I are looking to get as many Dusters being built as possible! Check out http://buildaduster.info/ to find out more. Come on!...

I am building a Duster Sailplane in my garage here in Eden Prairie, MN USA. I am attempting to revive interest building and flying the Duster sailplane. I have been working with Ben Jansson, the original designer of the Duster and I now have the ability to provide full size, high quality, scale...

Dave Stevenson flew over 900km (560 miles) on Sunday April 24th in a Silent 2 pure sailplane. He began the flight in the northwest corner of his home state of Georgia, went to his first turnpoint at the northern edge of the Sequatchie Valley in Tennessee, headed south into Alabama to his second...

I just picked up a new - used Phoebus C and the canopy is not scratchd but has a slight white fog that cannot be removed with traditional cleaning, Does anyone know if a product is available that will remove this white fog? If anyone is wondering, this is the Phoebus C that was on W & W for the...

I am looking for a good working terra 720 or repair on same.

I have an older Cessna oxygen mask with built in microphone in excellent condition. It seems like it would be great for high altitude wave flying or just to have with a classic old Cessna. If anyone is interested, contact me at

I will be flying Parowan Sunday the 28th, looks like a good day, come on up! Blake

I am considering purchasing a new Borgelt B700 for my 1975 Laister Nugget. Does anyone have any feedback on this vario? Any comments would be appreciated.

I recently purchased the Cambridge system that was offered for sale by Fernando Silva. It is an L-Nav GPS-Nav with a vario and has the compaq 1550 running Glide Nav. I have since changed my mind and would like to sell it. I only opened the box when it arrived and it appears to be in the condition...