Help! I run my Oudie from my V7 so that it gets all the flarm data from my Flarm Core. Unfortunately it tends to run out of battery power towards the end of the flight, even though the V7 is supplying juice. I measure the current draw of the Oudie in this setup and it came in around 160ma. I...

I have an older Cobra with rubber trim strip (bottom edge of trailer top), originally nice shiny red, now a bit dark and dull. Anybody have a proven technique for getting the color back? Similar for fenders? Thanks, Best Regards, Dave

I just got these two instruments and have been bench testing at home. The baud rates are properly set, and the s80 gets gps from the oudie, but about every ten seconds the s80 drops the signal and flashes no data very briefly, then picks it back up. Very consistent timing. Is this normal? It is...

Hi All, My first CFI-G renewal is coming up. I have not been able to find any glider focused ones scheduled between now and my September 30th expiration date. Is it okay to use a non glider (airplane) focused FIRC for a CFI-G renewal? Any recommendations for a FIRC, I am leaning towards one of...

Hi all, I have fund a nice 109B in Germany. Just wondering about the FAA hassle to get it registered....... Also it has a Grob engine.......talk with Grob in Germany about there engine. Looks like not many parts left. The engine has about 180hrs left. What are you guys thinking ? Thanks Klaus

Has anyone developed a Personal Minimums checklist that's specific to glider flying? I'm working on something for our club along the lines of the FAA's Personal Minimums document. Rather than re-invent the wheel, I'd like to reuse content if possible. I did check on the SSF website, but I...

I am considering replacing my 302 with clearnav vario. My questions: 1 - I am aware clearnav is not a supported option for XCSoar, but giving that they suppose to implement the same 302 protocol, will it work the same as 302 when using the XCSoar 302 driver? In particular I am interested in the 302...

I've read the information on how to assemble Anderson PowerPoles, and have the proper crimper. I find the crimped contacts are extremely difficult to slide in. It takes so much wiggling and force that I feel I must be missing something. Are they supposed to slide into place with little force? Is...

I just told a friend, who is not on RAS, I would post a request looking for a Cirrus canopy for his pre-1972 Cirrus. Any leads or pointers would be greatly appreciated. Paul Agnew VP - Treasure Coast Soaring Club Vero Beach, FL

Does anyone ever request flight following during long cross-country flights, in order to have ATC provide separation and keep an eye out? Or is this a ridiculous idea, especially given that you'd have to keep listening all afternoon? Would controllers provide radar service, or just have a good...

Currently flying a DG400 off a public airport with an asphalt surface. A Condor tire was on the bird when I go it. Looking for recommendations for the best lasting 5.00-5 tire for asphalt. Michelin Air, Goodyear Flight Special II or Goodyear Special Custom III, or any other longer lasting...

Just got the S100 and am considering the stick controller. Those of you that have been able to fly with the stick controller, what do you think? How helpful do you see it, and can you do everything, or just about everything with the stick controller? Would be putting it in a DG400 so I would...

Just tried to use IGC Flight Replay and had errors. Looked on the Flight Replay website, found the news. http://ywtw.de/igcsimen.html 15.01.2017 Unfortunately Google does not support the interface to Google Earth anymore. Therefore for the time being IGC Replay will not be offered anymore. I Hope...

Reworking my DG 400 electrical system. Adding 2 batteries for instruments only and keeping main batts for motor related electronics and starter. I have removed all of the positive wires supplying the breakers that are not motor related. At present there is one main ground buss. Some of the...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ74sRiFuec&feature=youtu.be So endith the lesson.

Hey all. About three years ago I saw a few snippets of a film without the audio. It was on the Esquire cable channel. Lee Majors. Soaring contest. Lady pilot climbs out of her 1-23 in tight dress and heels?! Cool footage of formation aerobatics. Seemed like a separate plot line involving a young...

Where can one acquire one of these. Windy here in Australia. Thanks, Sean

The minutes of the Fall SSA Competition Rules Subcommittee meeting held in November are available in the Rules and Process section of Sailplane racing on the SSA web site. For the Committee UH RC Chair

My club is doing well and growing but our set up is not great for socializing. I think it would be nice if there were a few more excuses for people to hang out after flying to further build friendships. We just moved from another airport that had no good club house or club space other than the...

The carpeting around the jack, the fold down door, and the cradle is finally falling apart. Does anyone have any recommendations for the type of carpet to use as a replacement and what type of glue to use to secure it? Thanks in advance.