Yeah, I know I should "buy a new logger". But, I fly old sailplanes. :-) Anyone had success uploading a file from a Model 20 and getting a valid score? I am 0 for 3. The first two, I wrote off to too few satellites a couple of times during the flight. Didn't have that issue today, but still a...

The current issue of AOPA PILOT features an article I wrote about flying at Omarama New Zealand titled IN PRAISE OF SOARING. I think it can be accessed by non-AOPA members at https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2016/december/pilot/in-praise-of-soaring . I wrote it for an audience of...

FOR SALE NIMBUS 3 25.5m SN53 No damage history. Numerous upgrades and mods. Cambridge 302E DDV & flight recorder. Cambridge 303. 5 point Schroth belts. EDS oxygen system with gauged regulator. Gooseneck mic. Cradle for the iPAQ 4700. IPAQ4700. Cobra trailer. 100 gallon water. Well sealed....

I've been looking for an expalantion of the aerodynamics of how an aircraft gets into a spiral dive. Mostly I've found lots explanations of what the signs are and how to recover, but those are things I already know. I've gathered that it's related to lateral stability, and that the wings are not...

An Estonian Mr Peep Lauk is bilding a flying wing equipped with two retractable engines. The design is similar to Horten gliders. Albums: http://www.purilend.ee/gallery?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=4622 http://www.purilend.ee/gallery?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=4560 Regards, Tanel

http://www.mals.net/ Narromine cup week uploading now. Mal

ILEC SN10 pilots - ILEC and Dave Nadler are developing FLARM support for the ILEC SN10. At this time of year, we're not able to test in Germany, so we are looking for pilots to help test the new software who are now flying with FLARM connected to an SN10. Testing will require periodic reload of...

Here is some realy well made videos from 6th FAI junior gliding championships in Rauskala, Finland. This one is made by a crew member of the Norwegian Team http://bit.ly/G2JqF. And here are the offical videos from the event. http://www.vimeo.com/5301938

The Antares 18P http://www.lange-aviation.com/htm/english/news/news.html

Hello All, It is Spring again, and if you haven't done so in awhile it would be a great time to update the airspace and airport databases in your glide computer, PNA, handheld GPS, or desktop planning software in preparation for the upcoming US season. The FAA data for the charting cycle...

On Nov 14, 10:34*pm, David Reitter wrote: I have an iPhone (and have had previous models) and wholeheartedly recommend it as a smartphone for convenience and reliability. *That said, be aware of the total cost of ownership (phone plus expensive plan for two years,...

With the growing popularity of the Online Contest, SoaringNV is trying a new kind of cross country soaring camp this summer: an OLC mentoring camp that we will repeat three times (May 24-29, July 25-30, and August 22-27) to include as many pilots as possible. This will be your chance to try...

Flying this weekend in a new area it was difficult to keep track of where each other was, thought about using the team location feature in SYM. I've copied the details on how it works below. Has anyone tried this feature and how did it work? Brian

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Just in case you're free Oct 16, 7PM, hungry, and in the area. Call NSM for reservations. $30 for lecture and dinner, by check and mail now! No CC's. Ralph S. Barnaby Lecture October 16, 2004 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The Denver Renaissance Hotel, Denver, Colorado

I am available to transport your glider if needed. I just bought a Ford Expedition if you need me to use my own vehicle. I live in Albuquerque and I can go anywhere as needed. If interested you can send me an email or call me at 505 980 5377. Jeff

The SGS 2-32 has two categories of critical speeds, the "High Performance" and "Utility" depending on gross weight. Looking through the flight manual I see that at 1430lb max gross Utility Category stall is estimated at 47mph. Red Line in this category is 139 mph. What I do not see is the Caution...

I would really love to find a video of the Jet Caproni launching. What does that sound and look like? Does anyone know where I can download a copy of this rare machine? Gary Boggs

Hi, Please accept my apologies ahead of time for my ignorance. If I am posting to the wrong group or if the questions have been answered before, please direct me to the appropriate place. I would really like to try to sail-plane (is this the right terminology?) and have really no idea where to...