All, This is probably rudimentary but today I have noticed several pilots today with Sat Trackers but no tracking during their flights. Remember that if you are flying in some "big" soaring location (or even your local club) with a SAT tracker that is NOT automatically "tracking" (pinging...

Towplane for sale in Texas. No, it is not mine! These early "straight tail" Cessna 182's make good towplanes. Auction expires March 28, 2008 Listed on eBay as item number...

In 2008 this model got a new softer suspension. I drove it and I thought it had more body roll than I would like to have. Comfort was great but handling I am not sure, especially for towing. So my question is does anyone has any experience with model year 2008? I also test drove the BMW X3 and I...

Friends: Unfortunately it now apears that I will be unable to attend Uvalde this year and so my Nimbus 3 will be available immediately. see: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=ddfj4263_15dv8ph57t&hl=en Roy

If anyone knows where I could find either a complete frame AND plexi canopy for the rear cockpit of a Twin Astir (not Twin II) I'd appreciate the help. Our Canadian Freedoms Wings program for paraplegic pilots is at a standstill as we've broken our rear canopy. Its a frustrating position to be in...

IMPORTANT CONTEST NEWS! For those of you planning to attend any of these events please make a note of the following: * Preferential Entry Dates (PED) a this Thursday (12 March 2009) for Club Class and Friday(13 March 2009) for 15 Meters Nationals!!! * 68 Pilots already registered!......

Its almost a year since Dick Johnson's crash. Has the accident investigation been concluded and are there any reasons given for the crash? Clinton Birch LAK 12

Hallo, I'm working on my panel redesign. It's a "long distance project" with me on one continent and the glider on another... Would someone with a "winter access" to his glider take some measurements for me? - what is the exterior dimension of Ilec engine controller? I know it is 57mm hole but...

Just got his Special Airworthiness Certificate........................ N599GK.Tetra-15 Brad

Hi All, In the process of trying to install a TOST towing system on a Super Cub. Original part received was a different design and no longer made by TOST, and there was no way we could make it fit, so it's having to be returned to the dealer. So now, we are thinking of putting the current...

I am sure this is old news to others - but tonight was the first time I had seen the VIDEO link on the website. Some really good ones here - but I know you all have favorites that need to be added. This is the sort of thing we need to promote to our you-tube generation...

Does anybody have any suggestions for this problem? At the moment I run version 1.2.4.7. NMEA source is my LX-20. I have hard-reset the unit, and installed only GPS_LOG (on a dedicated Ipaq 3130). NMEA sentence is set to RMC, 4800 bps. enjoy the sky Aldo Cernezzi

Sometime about a year ago, there was an article in SOARING on the subject of camera mounts to facilitate in flight photography. Included were illustrations of 'universal' mounts for wings and a nose cone. I have lost the issue and the article. A young team of students from the Niagara College...

Hello Folks, Any suggestions of a good person in the UK to repair my Winter mechanical vario? Ian

Pilots on the US competition ranking list will (or have) be receiving a request for donations to the SRA. The return address envelope was supposed to be to the SRA Treasurer (Roy McMaster) but something went astray and the SSA office became the destination. If you wish to send your check directly...

Hi, does anybody know annything about Pilatus B4 having issues with corrosion? I heard that parts of the plane are somehow corrosion protected, but does it work even today when most of the B4s are 30 years old with 3000 hours or so? Google does not give much information about it, so does this mean...

Caesar Creek Soaring Club has added the 18 Meter Class for this contest on 18 through 23 June 2006 with June 17 as a practice day. There are only 17 spots left so register now to ensure a position. Details can be found on our website - www.soarccsc.com. Rolf Hegele Contest...

Blank ATTENTION The "Control Points" and "Other Waypoints" have been updated for Avenal. http://soaring.xinqu.net/TP/Avenal/

World Class Glider - http://www.wcsa.org/ PZL-Swidnyk PW-5, S/N 17.05.021, 1996, 510hrs, easy and forgiving flight characteristics, polyurethane, basic instruments plus Dittel FSG71 radio with boom mic and PTT, relief system, Sierra enclosed trailer, very good condition, minor damage history,...

The regionals are on at Ely. If you go to ElySoaring.com you will see that Carl Herold will have a area orientation June 2 thur the 4 with the regionals from the 5th thur the 11th of June. Those of you going to Parowan might just want to drop over to Ely and get in a few days of Carl's camp,...