Virgin Galactic successfully completed another test flight. Out of curiosity, I looked up the reg.-number N202VG of the space plane. Turns out that it is registered as an Experimental Glider - without an engine! So that massive rocket sticking out the back is not an engine? Hmmm... the...

Interesting home-brewed investigation into the drag between the fin-type and rod-type transponder antenna by one of our friends in The Netherlands. Seems like the fin type antenna - unless mounted exactly on the centerline of the glider, where the flow is expected to be parallel - may produce a lot...

Ran across this link showing a RC glider being flown at 548mph (882km/h)! The video is dizzying to watch and one can barely follow the glider going through 120g turns. Would be cool if we could replicate this in a more survivable way for the pilot and glider. I know it has been done in the past but...

Winter is coming and it is time to get the annual Battery / Battery Charger discussion going. I ran across this ad for a new (to me) battery type. It is a Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (LiNiMnCoO2) chemistry and the Ah rating the mfg claims is phenomenal. Has anybody seen or even used this...

Hi all, wanted to pass along this web-link to a site which allows you to do all kinds of neat data filtering on OLC. If you - for instance - want to know how you in your glider stack up against others in the same glider in you region, you can filter that out. I wanted to know if there were other...

Hi all, looking for a source for signal, day-glow orange or red vinyl sheets. Any suggestions? Uli 'AS'

On Friday, May 15, 2020 at 8:38:49 AM UTC-4, wrote: KGARS – Kiting Glider Automatic Release System About 10 years ago I assembled an auto tow hitch that utilized a TOST release and a small pneumatic cylinder. With a small air bottle at ~100 psi and a solenoid valve and...

Hi all in Glider-Land, the Carolina Soaring Association is hosing its annual Winch Clinic. The clinic will be taking place on Friday, October 5 (ground school) and October 6/7 (flying). Since our home field KSPA is still closed due to construction, we will be flying at the Triple Tree Aerodrome...

Just reposting here what is being discussed on the German forum. Looks like an electrified Sparrow-Hawk. https://www.byeaerospace.com/bye-aer...es-1st-flight/ Here are some pictures of the maiden flight: https://newatlas.com/bye-aerospace-s...55969/#gallery Interesting development ...

Would anyone have a single line diagram for a Dittel Speaker Box for two microphones? Mine is acting up and I found one additional cable soldered in - can't figure out what it is for and would like to find out what it connects to. Thanks, Uli 'AS'

http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/the-tale-of-when-a-marine-mechanic-stole-an-a-4-skyhawk-1745015819 Uli AS

Question for the Moriarty, NM locals: Is there a parachute rigger available at the field or in the area who is familiar with chutes used in gliders, i.e. who can repack a chute 'lump-free'? Uli 'AS'

Hi y'all, I have to replace the cloth tape gap seal after loosing the one on the rudder in flight. I removed the adhesive residue with GooOff, which worked really well and washed the area with denatured alcohol. The new tape still won't stick very strong. The glider is metal with PU-paint. What...

Ok - here is a question for the FAR experts: On August 21, there will be a total solar eclipse occurring - among other places - over South Carolina. The duration of the total eclipse is around 2min 35 seconds. Is this considered night time? Can I fly a glider under VFR-daytime rules during this...

I have a question for all the electronic wizards out there. My radio is only giving a carrier signal but no modulation. I have the following set-up: Dittel FSG71M Dittel speaker box F10061 with two DIN connectors for two microphones (only one used) Dynamic goose neck microphone F10039 I tried both...

Has anyone out there ever used the Flarm-core's GPS-out signal coming from the 9pin subD plug to pipe it into an SN10b? If so, what kind of a connector did you use? I just don't want to run yet another GPS-engine if the signal is available already but not used. Thanks, Uli

The Carolina Soaring Association (CSA) is hosting a winch clinic beginning with a ground school on Friday, May 20 followed by winching on Saturday and Sunday, May 21st/22nd. The venue will be the beautiful Triple Tree Aerodrome (SC00) and we will have two winches in operation. Cost: $350 per...

Is there a trick for making the life tracker on the SSA website work? I tried to follow the Perry contest but was only able to get it to work on my iPhone but not on my laptop. Only got a blank screen there. I am using Chrome as a browser and Windoze 7 Professional. Uli

Hi all in US-glider land! I am in the process of installing my brand new core and intend to use the Dsub9 connector for power. Can anyone confirm which color cable is connected to pin 7 (+) and pin 5 (-)? Why do they keep that such a secret - the manual does not give a hint? I paid good money for...

On Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 5:06:45 PM UTC-5, Stephen Damon wrote: Can someone post pics and info of the club made winches there and info please? Pretty much impossible to post pictures on this forum. What would you like to know? Give me a contact address and I can send pictures and answer...