TOPIC: "Racing in the Futu Should We Moderate the Impact of Technology?" John Godfrey (QT) began competing in gliders in 1984. He was elected to the US Competition Rules Committee in 2008 and has chaired the committee since 2013. In addition he has served as Competition Director for National...

Rob recently documented his nook installation from his glider he http://xcsoar-robd.wikispaces.com/XCSoar+on+Nook+Simple+Touch He hooked it up to his cai302 via serial and patches in the power from the aircraft battery. I think this is the most cost effective way for a sunlight readable...

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A long while back somebody (Ian Molesworth?) mentioned "lashing a Camelbak under the beam supporting the stick" in a Standard Libelle. With the season visible on the horizon I'm wondering how he did that. There's obviously sufficient space available under the beam and little chance of fouling...

Question: The Seniors contest was held in FL a few weeks ago employing rules to reduce group gatherings and attempts to maintain social distancing. Just for informational purposes, has there been any reports of any of the contestants, crews, organizational people, volunteers, etc., being tested...

I am a low time pilot working to get my private rating. I have the opportunitty to buy an H201b Standard Libelle: 1) Is this glider suitable / safe for a beginner like me? 2) How many total hours does a glider like this have of useful life? Regards Miguel

I have a 16mm home movie showing a test flight of the Bumble Bee at Rosamond Dry Lake in 1945. I need help with 2 things: 1) I would imagine that Bowlus and Nelson are part of this movie but I can't find a photograph of either of these guys so that I can ID them. Does anyone know where there is a...

Hi, I have created a couple of new help documents for Pocket PC users. Pocket PC Tips Pocket PCs are amazing devices. They offer a lot of processor power and a user-friendly touchscreen user interface in a small package. A large market keeps the prices relatively low. However, there are some...

It’s been 50 years now since I soloed in gliders at Black Forest, Co in 1971. I have logged over 5000 hours, mostly racing. Only flew one time last year due to Covid-19, but this year I found myself dreading the work involved with hooking up the trailer, driving an hour and a half, assembling,...

The June 4, 2009 issue of Machine Design has a Sparrow Hawk glider on the cover. The article does a very good job of covering all three of Windward Performance's current sailplane projects. The Sparrow Hawk 13m ultralight, the Duck Hawk 15m racing plane and the Perlan (designed to break the world...

I am looking for the equations to determine the speed to fly for a headwind or tailwind. I can calculate the the speed to fly for no wind based on the polar from Equation V (Page 106, 1988 US Version) in Reichmann. He gives a graphical method to determine the speeds for a headwind or tailwind but...

Which vehicle to tow a glider trailer has been debated ad nauseum on RAS. I have always been a staunch supporter of towing with a full-size truck. After the events of last Thursday, I feel my position is vindicated. I was towing my sailplane westbound on Interstate 40 near Gallup, NM. I had...

During the winter of 2009 I was bored, and aggravated with the sealed lead acid batteries that I was using in my sailplane. They didn't hold the voltage above 12v for very long, they needed replacement every few years, and I had one die 5 miles away from the airport at the end of a 300K badge...

From now to March 31, 2013, I'm offering free checkrides for FAA Glider (Private / Commercial applicants, add-on or initial) and CFI-Glider add-on's, renewals and reinstatements. It occurs to me that many student pilots and transition pilots need to simply FINISH what they started, so here is the...

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Do users of Power FLARM need connection with flight computers like Winpilot, XCSoar, LK8000, etc, to show FLARM traffic on the moving map?

I have an Ilec SB7 (same size as the SC7 but older) installed in a club glider. I'd like to get a blank MacCready disk to use on it (I'll build the numbers for the glider to mark on the disk). If you don't have a blank disk, how about something like a standard Libell disk that you have laying...

Windward has revamped their website (http://windward-performance.com/) and all sailplanes have disappeared from their website. Anybody in the know as to whether they've ceased any production, or sold off the molds etc?

I had gotten an almost brand new (12 hrs) Genesis 2. My experience with retractable landing gear was somewhat limited. At the end of my sixth flight I crossed the field to check on traffic and turned into the pattern. I announced my downwind and started my landing checklist. Just as was about to...

I am wondering how often a truck for towing a glider trailer might be an advantage? I have yet to buy my first glider, but of course and thinking that the next vehicle I purchase should be a good one to tow with (Incidentally, thinking of the GMC/Chevy Canyon/Colorado, with the 2.8L inline 4...