On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 12:38:29 GMT, Russ Haggerty wrote in :: I am building and ready to register a Europa experimental. I have both regular and glider wings. I am soliciting opinions as to any problems or restrictions to...

Got a question: the Butterfly wind vector and the XCSoar wind vector (derived from Butterfly information) seem to disagree by 180 degrees. That is they point toward each other. XCSoar seems to believe it too, based on glide calculations. I am using the LX format output on the Butterfly. I am...

Could I impose upon those of you more experience soaring types and ask your opinion of the Standard Cirrus? Pros? Cons? Indifferences? I am looking for my first ship. Walt

I hope to get both the Sport Pilot and Private Glider certificates. Which order would be best to get them in - would Sport Pilot be better to get first or last? I am especially interested in a motorglider called the Virus (what an unfortunate choice of name!). Does a glider certificate let you...

Still learning to benefit from thermalling with another glider and so far have not realized the benefits. If you are opposite another glider and observing your progress in relationship to the other glider how do you adjust your path if you see the other glider in better lift? I seem to have the...

Good day all, before the season start I downloaded the Flarm verion 6.83 and it installed ok. We just started flying and my declaration is in light grey as the OLC system decla Autocomment: Used Aircraft is FES glider, but MOP logging deactivated. I looked in my flarm info and the licences...

Who and how please. San Diego news photo looks like the PZL. One of our CFI's was to be there tomorrow on the way back from Mexico, we think he couldnt go today. Thank you in advance for any info. Just out of concern and sincere condolences to all AGCSA. Karen

Hi, I've been enjoying my SN10B for several years now and really love it. Recently I have been trying to use the Simple Glide Calculator (SGC) page to do side calculations during competitions (I used to do this with my LS4 prayer wheel but gave it to a pilot that had no computer at all - tried to...

I'm really curious what weak link people are using to winch launch Blaniks with. If you are using the CG bridle, do you use the blue tost weak link (in the BGA list) or a stronger one? Blue seems too weak and wants to break frequently and under only moderate climb angles. The L-13 manual...

Todd Smith posted: I was a new guy in soaring about 7 years ago and as I was working on my Silver badge, got a lesson in how to smoke a windup barograph and all that. I bought a used thermal electric model that required no screwing around, all I had to do was put it in the glider. I then

PLB brings speedy rescue to pilot trapped in trees By Mike Collins, AOPA A Pennsylvania pilot is crediting his personal locator beacon (PLB) with his rescue only two hours after his glider crashed in rugged mountains near Altoona, Pa., May...

Automatic or Manual. Which is the best?

Yeah, its early but we have a new site for this year's Region 3 Contest. If you plan on attending, please sign -up early in order for our organization to make arrangements. There has also been inquires to hold world class for the PW-5's. (If we are able to have (3) register we will hold a world...

Our club is looking for a tow hook for 182, in particular Schweizer (partnumber 0500228-2) which is the STC'd approved hook for the Cessna 182. Any pointers are welcome. Thanks Ramy

Yes I've read lots of posts about buying a first glider. My heart is set on an LS-4 since I'd like to stay in the roughly $30K US price range with a decent panel and trailer. BUT, what if I just don't want gelcoat because sooner or later it will have to be refinished and that doesn't make any...

What file formats are supported. I've been able to figure out a few by trial and error but wonder which ones work best. I entered .cup format waypoints which show up on the map but they do not have any labels.

Hi Folks, My friend has a pair of Asw19 winglets for sale (Slip on). One is in perfect condition, the other has a break at the bottom, easily repairable. Since he does not own the ship anymore he has no need for them. Contact Dave for details

Does anyone have an idea of costs on a engine reuild / new engine for: DG800/Ventus vs ASH26E

Hi all, Does anyone know anyone who flies with a chest parachute? I'd like extra room in my Discus A, and perhaps this might be one way? Thanks alot in advance. Regards, Paul

Looking for a very small, simple, panel mount DVM. I've looked all over eBay and Amazon and haven't found anything that suits my needs. I can find plenty of LED versions, but they likely won't be satisfactory in bright sunlight, and all the LCD meters I can find are huge. Something on the...