On Thursday, July 6, 2000 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, Tom Serkowski wrote: If one has nearly full spoiler prior to the flare, a 'wheel' landing is almost impossible and is a perfect setup for a very nice minimum energy landing. Think about the situation of being in a tail high attitude, well above...

I'm interested in purchasing a Flarmcore soon and I'm curious which of the displays would work best. I have a spare 57mm hole in the panel now, so the Flarmview 57 seems to be the simplest installation. I'm curious if having the extra buttons on the original Flarmview make this device easier to...

The Miracle of KA114 (documentary on the first Mosquito out of AvSpecs.) One Six Right (about Van Nuys airport) Mark

It's available from Cumulus Soaring. That's where I got my copy. I also picked up Dawn Flight at the Little Rock Convention from them. Mark

For those interested in DG gliders, the DG Gliders Yahoo group is moving to groups.io. Yahoo is about to shut down access to Yahoo Groups. In anticipation of that, a new DG Gliders user group has been created at groups.io. If you're interested in Glaser-Dirks gliders, come on over and take a look....

Hi all, Our club, the Black Forest Soaring Society, is refurbishing our venerable 2-33. She's going to look real nice when we're finished. During this refurb a couple of questions have come up and so I'm posing them to the group: First, how many are still operating with the original, war...

Hi all, I just purchased the FlywithCE Flight Recorder and downloaded the Logbook software. I'm trying to create tasks but I am unable to select or create any type of task. The task box says 'Unknown' and I can't change it to say a triangle or O&R. Haven't found any helpful information in the...

Hi all, I'm doing some research for our club. I'm trying to investigate what options are available for 'inexpensive' portable IGC accepted data recorders. Our club would use them for SSA badges and OLC competitions. We would like them to be portable so we can use them in different club ships,...

Hi everyone, it was suggested that I post here that I am seeking a glider (Discus B or CS or 2B, ASW-20, Ventus B, or LS-4). I am monitoring W&W of course but if anyone knows of a ship above that is sitting unused which is a shame please let me know. Thanks all! Sincerely, Michael Price Cell...

when did you put the trailer in storage? do you recall how much you paid (thru Apr, I believe)?

Anyone able to get this pair to communicate seamlessly both ways? I get GPS data from Air to Oudie but not other settings like McCready, etc. Thanks, Mark

Anyone have experience with this system and troubleshooting it? I could use some help. Thanks, mark Markgrubb. At aol.com

Any information on pilot/owner or history of the written-off glider post-accident? Thanks, Mark markgrubb(at)aol.com

If you have, I would like to discuss it with you. MarkGrubb(at)aol.com 661.557.0673

Many in the soaring committee know of Gary Knapp, some firsthand and other by his numerous accomplishments during his soaring career. I’m sad to announce the Gary passed away today, 09/24/2012. I’m glad to say that I am one of those who knew him firsthand. Gary was passionate about flying, but...

Has anyone ever come up with a way to strenghten the connection of the brace (tube)connection ahead of the tailwheel where it connects to the underside skin joint on the fuselauge? Seems very light for all the abuse it may experience without some reinforcement plate. If yes, any...

I was taught during wave training that all sailplanes, properly trimmed, when you let go of the controls, will seek a gentle banked circle to one direction and maintain that attitude, even in light turbulence. There must be great variation from one a/c to the next with varied CG and...

Asked a question I could not answer yesterday..... Why does the towplane indicated airspeed always indicate so much higher than the glider behind? As much as 10 knots. Consistent with the Pipers, Cessnas and Grummans. And yes, compensated for kts. vs. mph. Thanks, Michael

Looks like the daytime/nightime temp span is statistically even better than the imfamous Phoenix and parts of FL. Anyone had experience in Dec, Jan, Feb in this tri-states corner of the country? Michael

No damage. Water tanks. 80 degree flap model. email: tel: 509 674 0294 Michael