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With all the attention and analysis currently being accorded the Wright Brothers’ accomplishments a century ago, a question comes to mind: Is 100 years a long enough time to develop a balanced historical perspective of this achievement? I would suggest not, if the reviewer attempts a perspective

The buzz is that SpaceShipOne shoots tomorrow. I'm going to be freezing my ass off out there with my binoculars. I missed the Wright Bros. I missed Jimmy Doolittle doing the outside loop. I missed Yeager breaking Mach One. I missed Armstrong walking on the moon. I missed the Voyager flying around...

Just think if the Wrights hadn't got it right 100 years ago today we'd all still be stuck with winch launches. :-) Cool logo on google.com today Ian

Hi, i just sold my LX20 and am in the process of making my LX5000 FAI capable.An option is to upgrade it to version 9.xx. Both options are expensive , about 750 euro together. This V9.xx allows to couple the device fully with winpilot. Any experience around with 9.xx ?

Does anyone know if the Prue Super Standard is/was rated for aerobatics? The TC lists it as "High Performance Sailplane". Thanks, Clark

Today I called my three local TV stations and asked/suggested they edit a clip of the Wright Flyer on tonight's news. Getting the Wright Flyer IN the air is one accomplishment. Encouraging young people to be interested in flying requires getting the Wright Flyer ON the air. If you want to help...

I did some research on the background and licenses of the Wright Flyer team: Ken Wayne Hyde - ATP AMEL, no glider license Terry Lane Queijo - ATP AMEL, CFI AMEL, no glider license Chris Johnson - couldn't find FAA info but bio seems no glider license Kevin Bruce Kochersberger - Commercial glider...

As the gift-giving holidays loom, consider buying a USA Junior Team T-shirt. I have left-over stock in most sizes XXL to S and even a few Child sizes (a "junior" shirt for really "junior" kids?), colors tan, grey, and white (long-sleeve on white). Art by 3-time Junior pilot Joe Walter, details...

I am in the process of buying my first glider. I have been looking on a few. Should I expect the current owner to have document signed by a FAA inspector (or someone similar) stating the weight of the glider? How do I know the weight is what the owner is telling me? Regards

What glider will provide the best characteristics for mountain wave ascents to record heights? What are those characteristics...air foil design, lofting characteristics, L/D ratio, oxygen system, etc. What publications provide the design information for mountain wave ascents? Jer

Ian Fallon, author of the NOTAMPLOT software which yields a graphic representation of NOTAM data for the UK, has posted the following good news for UK pilots: 'Thought you might interested in the following press release: http://www.flyer.co.uk/news/newsfeed.php?artnum=89 'I will be re-enabling...

Does anyone have any data on what the wire loads and wire speeds are in a typical winch launch. Thanks, Gary

Pez completes his $20 ride. www.soaravenal.com If you are tired of clicking through the episodes and just want to go directly to the new one, click on the "What's New" link on the first page. Usually, there is a New Pez link inside that avoids having to go through the S. O. S. over and over...

Still thinking about VNE and whether it is usually stated as a TAS rather than an IAS (one must read the POH to be sure, of course). I've gotten the notion, probably from comments I've not understood very well, that the "coffin corner" is the intersection of stall speed as an IAS indication on the...

There is a good brief article titled 'A Quick No Math Technique for Locating the Gross Weight C.G. of Your Sailplane' by Stanley A. Hall, Sunnyvale, California, in Soaring Magazine, September 1997,

The Sailplane Racing Association site now has a domain name: sailplane-racing.org http://sailplane-racing.org/index.html The new 2003 Rules Committee Meeting Minutes and 2004 Rules Summary have also been posted to the site. Please advise if you have operational issues.

The Club Survey is now online at http://206.168.3.4/survey/surveys.php and will close January 14, 2004. This comprehensive survey will allow the SSA and the Club and Chapter Committee to better promote and serve soaring clubs in the US. The information will be used to update the database and...

"I Want To FLY!"-(Youth) My store to raise funds for flying lessons http://www.cafeshops.com/IWantToFly Hi! My name is Trace. I am 13 years old and LOVE to fly planes and gliders. I have a deal with my parents to split the cost of my flying lessons. My dad helped me start my "I want To FLY!"...

Does anyone know the story of Competition Identification numbers and/or letters? Who decided they were necessary? When? Why? etc... (It's cold, gray, wet, and winter and I was just wondering