At the risk of 'preaching to the choir' I wonder what the first responses have been to DrJack's new subscription program. Hopefully there will be a flood of subscriptions to ease DrJack's toothache (mentioned on his site) - and most importantly that we all help out by encouraging our fellow club...

I just submitted my survey (hey, I've got a couple of days to spare). I recommended that the 500 foot finish rule (the question regarding this rule just asked whether you or not you supported it) be modified to a less Draconian version. My version is a penalty of a point per foot (come in at 400...

We had a schedule to adhere to, just like any other soaring contest. My observation was that if we had the opportunity to to sit around for 4-5 days at each site waiting for good weather, it may have been possible to soar most of the way. I second DJ's comments about it all being worth it, though....

FAA ISSUES AD FOR BECKER TRANSCEIVERS The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive for about 1,000 Becker Flugfunkwerk 4201 VHF AM transceivers. The AD requires adding a limitation to the aircraft flight manual and a cockpit placard due to intermittent malfunctioning of the transceiver, or...

http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/regulatory/regtsa.html Beginning October 20, 2004, all pilots wishing to recieve instruction - including a BFR, must show proff of US citizenship to the instructor. Very scary. I have heard from a reliable source that if a CFI allows a passenger to touch the...

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The Chilhowee Soaring Association Is pleased to announce the Sixth Annual Sequatchie Ridge Badge and Record Camp March 18-27, 2014 Marion County Airport (APT) in Jasper, Tennessee ...

1yr old Duo Less then 10hr TT SN10B w/volkslogger, Dittel, Becker Transponder, Sage, winter, Boom Mic's Tented Canopy, Nelson O2 w/(2)22 cu ft, wingwheel towbar, Cobra Trailer, Glider and Trailer has been stored inside since new WHY WAIT 2yr for a new one Call Tom (775) 790-1170 ...

Sage Vario 57mm CV $450 New Airpath Compass $80 ELT AK-450 w/remote $100 Astro-Tech Chronometer LC-2 $100 Winter Slip/Skid 11/4x21/4 $25 (2) Nelson Model 300 Regulators $75ea (1) " " " " w/Gauge $100 (1) " " " " w/Gauge& Check Valve...

For Sale 1994 Ventus C like new 350 hr NDH SB8 w/ASR. Winter, Becker 4201 Nelson w/flow, tow out gear, one man strong parachute, aerograph barograph Cobra glass top Call Tom Stowers $56.000 (775) 782-4944

I need a seat pan for a PIK 20 Call Tom at (775) 782-4944

Like New Para-Phernalia (Long) only out of the bag two or three times Asking $1000 OBO MFGR Date 04/95 Tom (775) 790-1170

For Sale 1989 Nimbus 3DM 671hr TT 60hr Eng TT Cambridge LNAV & GPS-NAV full instruments EDS O2 system, Big bottle, Head seats Dittel. Cobra w/oneman. Call so I can give you more info. Call Tom Stowers (775) 782-4944 $100,000

For Sale Bohli Compass $250 OBO Tom (775) 782-4944

I'm posting this for my friends Pam and Gerrit Kurstjens. They would like to swap gliders, they can offer a Nimbus 4T (with car and trailer) in Europe or Australia in exchange for an open class or 18m glider to fly for a few weeks in the western states including the Ely camp (July 10-25th 2004)...

Hi! I have to sell new canopy covers for all gliders and planes. Colors .silver.blue,green,gold and red. Weight - 300-400G. Easy to put and off Perfect for gride time Delivery Time 5 working days. Photo:http://files.tinypic.pl/i/00892/r0cpqytck9qo.jpg

Anyone have one of Bumper's kits for the Cobra ramp they would be willing to part with? I tried to buy one from Wings and Wheels today and they said they are taking over the manufacturing and will be out of production for about two months.

Tidewater Soaring Society has for sale the Tasman V1000 vario, RDV50 backseat repeater, and the PK312 backup power pack. $300 the set. 804-399-tree tree fife six.