I am exploring the idea of organizing a winch launching clinic at Coalinga, CA this year. I just completed the winch training offered by The Associated Glider Clubs of Southern California (AGCSC) in Jacumba Hot Springs last month and it was a blast. The same folks are willing to come up and...

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Hi guys, I just installed a FLARM Fusion and am getting some very poor results. The antennas are installed symmetrically on either side of the canopy rail (see photographs) in an ASW27b. They clip into a plastic adaptor printed from ABS, and each antenna has a clear 180 degree view out the side...

I recently lost my SPOT gen 3 while mountain biking, and I thought I would share my experience. First I looked for a tracking signal on the map. There were none. I did notice the device was turned on, on the day I lost it though. Then I looked for a replacement. I decided to stick with SPOT...

Now is a great time to add that FLARM you have been thinking about! This is the original PowerFLARM Core, which includes GPS antenna, ADS-B antenna, both A and BÂ*FLARM antennas, DB9 power cable, manual, etc.,Â*IGC logging, Dual FLARMÂ*receivers. Can be upgraded with obstacle database, andÂ*ADS-R...

LX5000 by LX Navigation, including various, iPaq adaptor, and lots of ipaq PDAs of various vintages. Powers up and functions as far as I can tell. but If you have issues, I will buy it back (minus postage). If interested, make me an offer. matt (at) digital shorts (dot) com. Matt

I have a carbon fuselage, and am considering experimenting with a monopole antenna on each side of the canopy. What I am hoping for is the thinnest wire that will work, taped to the inner canopy wall with clear tape on each side. Hopefully this would provide diversity without FOV obstruction. ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUl9-d6TeKQ Link courtesy of the cloud appreciation society. Matt

Airsailing in NV has closed down, and now Willliams in CA is closed. will contests be cancelled next? Does SSA have a position on this? Are there things we can do to mitigate exposure so we can fly? Inquiring pilots want to know...

....through SoCal for a few weeks with your glider in tow, where would you stop to fly? I want to plan this for next spring, taking a few weeks to wander through the best spots to soar down there. Thoughts? Matt

As a low time pilot (150 hrs) I have been alarmed at the number of recent incidents relating to getting trapped in clouds. In reading though some old posts on this forum, I have concluded that even though everyone has the best intention of never getting into clouds, it still can happen to even...

Still looking to improve my flarm range especially below. I have a Trig T22 fin antenna on the bottom of my 27. Can I somehow incorporate the receive only flarm antenna into this fin? Too close to the transponder? RF engineers speak up! Thanks, Matt

Interesting read... https://www.grc.nasa.gov/www/K-12/airplane/wrong1.html

I am sure this has been discussed, but can't find the thread. Is there a iPhone version of Oudie Live that can be used for live tracking and buddy flying? Thanks, matt

Great deal on this very popular flight computer. Includes SN10b computer and manual, Electronic vario, USB adaptor and manual, and cables for all of the above. Please see pictures at: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmhGoD5w $500 + shipping. Contact Matt (at) Digitalshorts dot (com)

I have searched discussions on bike racks and trailers. I tend not to like the trailer hitch extension solution as stability is compromised, as well as access to the car or trailer hatches. Has anyone installed a traditional roof rack on top of a fiberglass Cobra trailer? Looking to support one...

I fly with WinPilot Adv. on my PDA. It provides a color topo map that you can turn on or off, but I mostly leave it off, as it clutters the screen, slows down the PDA, and doesn't add much value. Wouldn't it be great if you could load today's weather from Dr. Jack in place of the topo map? ...

I am considering getting a booth at the Memphis SSA convention, but am not sure it is the right venue. Can someone that has attended in the past tell me the type of exhibitors that typically go, and the kind of folks that attend as well (experienced pilots, CFIGs, studens, all of the above, etc.) ...

I recently finished writing a program for beginner and intermediate cross-country glider pilots called GlidePlan. The program can create all the distance ring markups around landing sites that are traditionally done by hand on sectionals for XC planning. It also utilizes a new method for...

This summer, my friend Morteza Ansari and I took our gliders out to Parowan for 10 days of some of the best flying of my life. In the first two days we logged a gold altitude, 2 diamond goals, and two diamond distance badges. The scenery is beautiful, both from the air and the ground, and the...