A while back I read an FAA definition of a glider (as opposed to an airplane). I think it was an FAA document that referenced JAR 22. One of the criteria was a span squared over weight number (S^2/W). I can't find this document. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Bob C.

Hello Anybody could help me to understand how to calculate the resulting Angle of Attack of the wing for a given airspeed? Thanks in advance.

My 302 no longer makes a flight log or if it does, I am unable to download. It attempts to write a log but the file has no content. Anyone out there in fantasy land have a clue what is going on. Just sent it back couple years ago to have I new screen an updates and now this. Any and all info...

This instrument has been used for 3 flights. I purchased it when I was flying club gliders and now I bought my own glider that has a flight computer. I no longer need this unit. Perfect condition, original box, all original components included. Also included is a 5" RAM arm mount Details at...

Region 9 is being held in Moriarty, NM, first week of June. Yes, its not Parowan, Login or Ely so your think you may pass? Well, let me update you on several flights which occurred their in 2012. One, a late riser, Billy Hill, "Z", took off close to noon and flew over 1000 K. Oh, he didn't stop to...

I just read the following in the Cambridge 302 manual (http:// www.cambridge-aero.com/manuals/302_v3.pdf - page 7) "...used to log Pilot EVents (PEV) in the flight log as mandated by the IGC." I have never heard that Pilot Event logging was *MANDATED* by the IGC. I searched and found...

http://www.ntsb.gov/NTSB/brief.asp?ev_id=20100718X52929&key=1 A sad accident, and a reminder how useless the NTSB can be when it comes to investigating a gliding accident. We already know that the media is useless in getting the facts right, but in this case the media reports were correct while...

I just bought a new solar vent for my trailer from North-Star Marine for a very reasonable price, $60 for a stainless day/night model that moves 1100 cubic feet/hour. The ABS model is even cheaper at $50... Shipping was $15 for the first but would be free on a second unit. My first one got busted...

For Omarama New Zealand To help "educate" our local AIr Traffic Control operators I would like to generate something like the SEEYOU 2 dimensional playback which would show maps and airspace with a gliders height and speed. Any ideas. The plan would be to generate a CD which they could plug in to...

My LNAV flaked out and Cambridge no longer will repair them (see their email below), so I'm looking for a used one to replace mine. I hate to buy another orphan, but suspect this will bring prices down and it's the fastest way to get flying again. This policy is a brand new one -- I shipped this...

Has anyone recently exported a glider from the US to Australia? I haven't done this and want everything to go as smooth as possible. I am looking to talk to someone that may be able to give me pointers etc. If you can help, my email address is: please remove numbers...

The US airspace update for the charting period effective November 18, 2010 is available on the airspace area of the Worldwide Soaring Turnpoint Exchange, and on my website at http://www.soaringdata.info. Airport data for the same period is also available on my website. I have also made a couple of...

Today our LX 7000 behaved strangely. We had hi pressure, 30.49". I set the machine as we normally set it at KAWO, 137 ft, and actual QNH of 30.48 While we were flying, the LX 7000 reported altitude was consistently 450 to 500 ft above the Altimeter. Later while on the ground at 137 ft I checked...

The slide-on weather seal on the front door of my 1986 Komet is dying. Harol Ennulat of Entec Technical Services has disappeared. Any recommendations on a source for this weather seal?

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Is Anschau Komet on vacation? I have sent them emails over the past week and a half, no response yet. Trying to find source for gas struts-no specs on current ones (1985) Komet V trailer. Also need to weld some frame cracks--trying to find the type of alloy--assume 6061 but ?? Thanks

Hey, I just finished my soaring video, and would love to get some feedback. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-3xxWJDFUI What do you think?:) -soaring

Hi, I'm trying to reconstruct some Delaware State records for Stan Smith ... I'm researching through a couple of sources and thought I could put a query out here as well. Stan was flying a Mini Nimbus and apparently did a 186 mile flight that was good for a DE state record ... and I'm thinking it...

The annual fly-in at Chilhowee Gliderport, Octoberfest 2003 will be held Oct 17,18,19. Should be another great weekend with a bonfire on Saturday nite. hope to see you there. If you plan to attend you let Jeff Hannah know so he can arrange the right # of tow planes.

Your opinion matters! We are at record levels of poll participation, but really want to hear from as many US racing pilots as possible. Anyone who has flown an SSA-sanctioned contest over the past three years is eligible to participate. Regional and occasional racers, we want to hear from you...