Does anyone happen to know how a LX 100 vario works, and what inputs it needs ? After a happy hour on my back with flashlight and mirror trying to decipher the plumbing, I think mine is connected only to 12V and two separate capacity bottles. That seems strange, but it works. Can anyone tell...

Here are the results of the 2008 Dust Devil Dash. It was close. Marty Eiler and Sean Franke both made it to Alturas, CA for the longest straight distances and the best handicapped distances. Garry Dickson landed at Luning, NV and with handicap came in a close third, with Doug Levy at...

Next Saturday from Mountain Valley Airport, Tehachapi CA. Pilots meeting at 10:00, please register in the coffee shop before then. For your $5 entry fee you get great flying for as far as you are able, a landout and retrieve to remember, a chance to win your unique winner's T-shirt , and...

Winner was Kevin Wayt, who landed at Burns, OR after amazing 587 mile flight from Tehachapi. Second and third were Garry Dickson and Danny Sorenson. 22 pilots flew, congratulations to all. Weather was beautiful if you were ahead of the thunderstorms, interesting if you had to dodge...

A reminder to all you serious X-C pilots in the Southwest: the 2012 Dust Devil Dash will take place on the Saturday after Labor Day. September 8, 10:00 a.m. pilots meeting in Ravens Nest restaurant, Mountain Valley airport, Tehachapi CA - mark your calendars now. This is the premier straight-out...

A reminder to all you serious X-C pilots in the Southwest: the 2012 Dust Devil Dash will take place on the Saturday after Labor Day. September 8, 10:00 a.m. pilots meeting in Ravens Nest restaurant, Mountain Valley airport, Tehachapi CA - mark your calendars now. This is the premier straight-out...

What is the significance of a greyed-out entry and a red V for an OLC flight ? Ian

Winner was Kevin Wayt, who landed at Burns, OR after amazing 587 mile flight from Tehachapi. Second and third were Garry Dickson and Danny Sorenson. 22 pilots flew, congratulations to all. Weather was beautiful if you were ahead of the thunderstorms, interesting if you had to dodge...

All, The fires have receded, TFRs backed away from the immediate area, Dash is ON for this Saturday. Looking forward to seeing y'all there, Ian

The situation direct from the fireboss at 3 pm today is that the helicopters are continuing to operate from Mountain Valley, subduing persistent hotspots that are inaccessible to ground firefighters. They expect to continue this thru Saturday, so the TFR is extremely unlikely to be lifted on...

Sunday 11 September, Dust Devil Dash straight-out handicapped distance from Mountain Valley Airport Tehachapi CA. Registration 8:00 a.m. followed by pilot's meeting 10:00 a.m. BBQ the evening before, RV parking on site, retrieve assistance available . Contact Ian Cant 661-821-6609 or...

After a couple of years parked, my flowmeter has lost its ball. I think it's just stuck at the bottom of the tube. Needle valve still regulates oxy flow, but no way to read the rate. Is this common, is it fixable, or must I replace the unit? Ian

Saturday September 6th 2014, Tehachapi, CA. Dust Devil Dash, annual handicapped free distance competition. Vintage, Classic, Fastglass, Two-seater, Motorglider, all ships welcome. Fun for all levels of X-C skills. Enjoy the beauty of Western skies over California, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Utah...

Saturday September 6th 2014, Tehachapi, CA. Dust Devil Dash, annual handicapped free distance competition. Vintage, Classic, Fastglass, Two-seater, Motorglider, all ships welcome. Fun for all levels of X-C skills. Enjoy the beauty of Western skies over California, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Utah...

Hello, Some college friends and I have been flying sailplanes with the eventual goal of getting into competition soaring. This would not be for a while, but we were wondering if it is common to find competition sailplanes available for lease during a season? If so, what is a 'typical' cost range?...

Hi All I am contemplating getting a transponder for our LS3a. It seems the choice is between either a 175W or 250W Becker "ATC 4401" unit or the Microair "T2000". Has anybody had first hand experience with any of the above? What were your experiences, which unit would you recommend?

Hi All Does anybody out there have FIRST HAND experience of aerotowing with a Rotax engined SF25C Falke Motor Glider. I know these are certified for aerotowing in Europe and that a number of clubs are using them. I am interested in hearing some feedback with regards to performance, costs and...

Hello All There has been quite a bit on refinishing on RAS recently. Most people advocate that when gel-coat starts cracking up, it is essential to remove it ALL. Does anybody out their own a ship which was refinished without removing all the gel-coat? What is the service history of these...

Hi there, I'm not a glider pilot but I am a PhD student in meteorology. I study how clouds form and it seems that the glider community has a lot of knowledge in that area. There is one article in particular I am seeking that may be directly related to my research. I can't find it for free and I...

Hi Folks, I have no time to fly him, so Cyd the Pirat is for sale. In summary: 1975, PZL-built, about 1,000 hours. Generally very good nick. Simple panel: altimeter, asi, PZL mechanical vario, Cambridge electric, airpath compass. Parachute of unknown quality and condition. OK barograph. 10-year...