Saturday, November 1 Ridge Soaring Gliderport Julian, Pennsylvania 9AM Ridge Soaring Clinic Free Topics

Does anyone have contact info for Pasi Pulkkinen? ...thanks, Tom

For details see: http://www.gliderforum.com/thread-view.asp?threadid=805

Nimbus 4 for Sale, 1998 SN# 11, NDH, TT 400 hrs - or 206-890-4965 for details. ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com **

I've got my eye on an open class ship and have my Ventus 2b ready to sell. Glider is XC/comp ready and in excellent shape. H olds 5 Nevada state records, including 1000 km triangle. For details, photos see: http://www.gliderforum.com/thread-view.asp?threadid=805 thanks, Tom Kreyche

sorry, just a test

Hello all, I plan to fly in my first contest this summer. What is the best (easiest) way to transfer my IGC flight log to the scorer? I use a Cambridge 302 and IPAQ 3955. For the OLC, I download the file to my IPAQ using ConnectMe and the take the IPAQ home and connect it to my PC and then...

Any opinions? I plan to install a new Becker transponder in my ASW-28. Should I go with the old mode C unit or pay extra for the new mode S unit? Thanks.

I have registered for the Region 10 South competition. What is the difference between a Region X contest and a Region X North (or South) contest? Tom

I fly an ASW-28. The under-surface of the wing has a nice little piece of plastic that covers the dump valve and which is hinged by a piece of cloth tape. When flying with water ballast my assumption is that correct procedure is to leave the piece of plastic in place, but open and hanging down from...

Hi All, Our commercial operation (more like a club) is starting to do winch launches. I just bought a Tost weak link for my glider from W&W. Are most people using a "single" weak link or a "single and a reserve" weak link? Thanks. Tom Nau

I am considering purchasing a one-man rigging system. Is there consensus on the best system? Which one do you like? Thanks, Tom

A friend of mine recently was involved in an outlanding accident. It seems as though having an engine on-board would help to avoid outlandings and therefore outlanding accidents. If there are any generalities to be made, which are generally more reliable for airstarts - sustainer systems or...

ATTN SGS 1-35 pilots and enthusiasts. I have updated the 1-35 page with the latest batch of information, tips, pics, owners list, and other helpful data. Visit, or pass on the link on to a friend. http://www.goldengate.net/~tmrent/soar/docs/135/sgs135new.htm Good lift,

I am the author of the recent article on the 15m Ensign Sailplane Hangars in SOARING. We are please with the ones we've built at Stanton Airfield in Minnesota and welcome other clubs and FBOs to learn about these quality kits. We recently determined that shipment to Europe is much lower than one...

I recently studied, selected, and installed the LX Colibri IGC Data Logger in my Glider, and have posted some information on this at: http://www.goldengate.net/~tmrent/soar/docs/135/Colibri.htm I will update this site as necessary. Good lift, Tom Rent

I have documented my 12-step program to seal up my Schweizer. Tips can apply to many gliders. See link on my 1-35 page: http://www.goldengate.net/~tmrent/soar/docs/135/sgs135new.htm Good Lift, Tom Rent

Anyone have any information on 52 foot-wide hangar doors for individual glider hangars? I know about the various Bifold types, but looking for ones only 8 foot tall or so, rolling, hanging, or swing style. Not much out there on small hangars for gliders other than the Ensign design. Our desire is...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEK3YC_BKTI Many more videos on Youtube with more info. Helicopter was 35 miles away. Nothing on radar.

I'm confused about the RS232 feature with my PowerFlarm core. The manual decribes the interface as RS232 but doesn't mention the voltage levels. Is it the voltage levels called out in the standard (-3 to -15, +3 to +15) or are these digital voltage levels (0, 5) with the RS232 protocol? I see...