The FLARM in US thread has taken so may twist and turns I decided to start a new one. I was prompted by a discussion on u.r.a.s to read the SGU FLARM trial report again. I had read it when it was first published but since FLARM was not available in US at that time I quicky forgot about it. It's...

AOPA offers insurance for $200/pa on a C150 doing 80 hrs/yr. How much does a glider cost to insure? Brian W

I'm not able to get the cambridge igc file validator to run on my 64- bit windows (7) operating system, it used to run ok on a 32-bit computer. Anybody have an idea what I might try?

Adds audio to a mechanical variometer or can be used stand-alone (with a flask) to provide an audio signal. Made in Germany. I bought this new in 1992 but never used it. Comes with all original accessories and instructions in English. There's a photo it on the Cumulus Soaring Classifieds...

I am slowly getting around to editing more of the 18+ hours of video footage taken while racing in the Logan, Utah Region 9 contest a few weeks back. Here are the first two days of video I shot. I plan on doing a video segment for each day of the contest. The footage might get redundant but...

Cambridge 25 GPS-NAV with software version 6.0 along with an LNAV ver. 5.8 with 57mm (small) variometer and gps-nav display with software version 5.3e Both L-NAV and GPS-NAV calibrated. Compaq Aero 1550 (like new condition) with integrated serial and power supply cable (no battery, power provided...

Curious about the use of Flarm in the US. Was told by another pilot that the frequency used by Flarm is not approved for that category of use in the US. Is that true? If it is, do they make units that use a US approved frequency?

I would like to make a cover for the canopy to put on while it's in the trailer. I've seen cloth that is cotton-like on the outside, but soft on the inside. Anybody have a name handy on this material that would be the ideal cloth to use when sewing a cover? Thanks, John

I can haul a trailer back from KS, TX, NM, AZ, or CO on August 21. I'm heading to Minden, NV but can deliver as needed on the West Coast. Rick Walters email

All - How many of you in the USA use the same frequency when flying cross- country as in the traffic-pattern? (i.e. you _don't_ switch frequencies when you're returning to the airport and preparing to land) As an alternate way to ask the same question: How many soaring sites have you been to,...

We had a ground handling mishap and we will need to replace the final section of the fuselage tail skin on our L-13. This is where the last two bulkheads are and where the tail wheel assembly attaches. I´m waiting for a reply from Blanik America but I have the impression that this is a hard to find...

Does anyone know of a pilot flying a LS1-c or d model in Colorado this summer? WB caught the beauty on a digital photo while he was on the ground of Mt. Evans this past July 2010. Yea, I looked at the FAA aircraft registry but came away...

Hey All Y'all Dashing Heroes of the Air, I don't want to speak out of turn, but the "split" Region V West contest at Chilhowee (Benton, Tennessee, USA) is only 3 weeks away! Time to get your name on the list. You really don't want to miss out on this contest for a number of reasons in (no...

Have 89 vintage all metal Cobra trailer and need to get a spare tire and wheel. Am not at hangar to get correct sizes. Anyone know what the size and bolt pattern is?

Here's a view of tow operations in Llano in late July. Thanks to all our great tow pilots for making our contest possible! Great job! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm2ctPMMqyw -GE

In the more than 30 years I have been involved in gliding/soaring I have had my wing run many times, have run other pilot’s wings, and have taught novices to run wings for ground and aerotow launches. At a recent national contest I saw a wing running technique that I had never seen before. I was...

Does anyone knows where to find an electronic copy of the DG-400 and DG-800B flight manual or has one that can be shared with me, please Thanks, Ernst

Over the years (30 or so) Caesar Creek Soaring Club has vacillated with setting the altimeter to zero or MSL. Last year the Board decided to put the Club ships on an MSL basis (private gliders exempted). There are however a number of members who are continuing to make it an issue. I would be...

Question for those of you that operate DG 200´s.. Last year there was an AD that called for inspection of a rod end in the aileron linkage next to the control column assembly. If it has an ´´X´´ on it it´s supposed to be OK and if not it should be replaced with one that has an X.. Anybody know...

Exciting news! The SSA Soaring Magazine archive is complete! All editions back to 1937 are online AND the search function works for the entire run of the magazine. I'm so excited I can't sit still as I get to read through all of these great old articles. Now, if only they'd just put up the...