Power pilot accused of intentionally turning off ADS-B out to cloak a different infraction (flying under a bridge). This was not a license suspension, it was a life-time revocation by the FAA (After 60yrs of flying, she'll have to start over from scratch). Pilot acknowledges the bridge incident...

Hello, Sme 10 years ago I wrote a program for DOS named "Polar Explorer" - designed for analyzing both theoretical and practical aspects of glider performance in any conditions. The program was advertised in the Soaring magazine for a couple of years by CuSoft Research Inc., and some 30 odd copies...

I would like to start a thread to determine just how many (or how few) Phoebus B1 owners there are in the US. Being a new Phoebus pilot myself, I am interested in comparing thoughts, and exchanging ideas about this unique ship that is really well constructed, and ahead of it's time being that it...

In the spirit of fun, what gliders (makes or specific ones) do you hate, distrust, or are just plain tired of. Have you given so many rides in one model that you never want to see it again? Is there a plane that, despite treating it right, just seemed to want to hurt you? Or is there one out there...

I wish someone would write a soaring book on flight computers. How to choose one, program, trouble shoot them, use them. Combine book with YouTube explanations.

Robert Mudd took two aluminum panels from our workshop to build a trailer for his apis. In return me promised to replace those with two 12 foot sections of similar material. I reluctantly agreed to this trade but Robert has never given us those panels. I reminded him just before he left for...

What we saw on the new start at the Seniors was in simple words....works great, will be good for along time. Just a note you might want to remember. When you leave threw the top, make sure your flown distance agrees with the distance given you by the scorer. Most of us found a good thermal, dropped...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

bioennodepot.com is offering 15% off LiFePO4 glider batteries. 12V 9A only $85.00 bucks If your old "Sealed Lead Acid" (SLA) needs replacing, here is an opportunity to get a 12 Volt 9 Amp hour LiFePO4 battery. I have been using these for several years and would never go back to SLA's. Lots of...

I have a vertical-stabilizer mounted TE probe of the type that has 3 ports: ram, static, and venturi. I have been having problems with my varios and LNAV and had previously checked out the plumbing but had only looked at the "outside" end of the TE probe itself, which I remove after each flight. ...