AndersP wrote: AndersP wrote: Martin Gregorie wrote: On Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:44:34 -0800, stephanevdv wrote: Well, when I look at all the other projects sold on that website, it seems we're back in the fifties! With the Hiller flying platform and other gizmos that were...

Just found this website that makes fixed and adjustable switch mode regulators in a three pin package. The fixed output 5V is $12 and the adjustable is $15. These should do the trick for almost any onboard flight computer. http://www.dimensionengineering.com/ They also sell accelerometers and...

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/14890641.htm

The Oct 2006 Soaring mag has an article on building a kit sailplane hangar. The author mentions that the kit includes "a box of fabric softener dryer sheets to discourage mice from climbing up your main gear!" I know of moth balls and ultrasonic speakers, but this one is new to me. Anyone have...

On my canopy side vent, one of the brackets broke where it meets the rectangular vent. I tried super glue, epoxy, plexi sealant from Lowe's...no luck. Fixed it beautifully using Weld-On glue, available from...

For those of you that are interested in the PCC presentation as well as other helpful files, the new link is: http://www.mymedtrans.com/personal I had changed the website but not informed the Group. I was surprised to see that 61 people searched for it in the last month!

A recent discussion on transponders in gliders brought up the issue of a transponder in Class C airspace. Recognizing that gliders are not required to have one since they don't have electrical systems, the issue was whether one is required if you are above towered airspace, such as Class C. I...

I was going to buy a copy of SeeYou from a friend since he uses Strepla for his flight reviews. He contacted SeeYou, and they told him that the license was specific to him only. My understanding of the US Uniform Commercial Code does not allow for single user restraints down to a specific...

Hello, Any insights on a vendor for the vibration isolator panel mounts for a 2-33? TIA. Jim

Well I ain't seen it before. I thought it was pretty cool. (the "ain't" is in honor of W and 2+2 more years) Jim Vincent N483SZ

wrote: In the U.S. instructors only need to maintain a record of test recommendations, solo endorsements, and pre-solo written tests. IIRC, when an instructor goes to renew the license every two years, and perhaps for insurance, they want to know how much time and...

For those of you that want an adjustable squelch for your FSG-50 radio, you can do it for about $12. It takes about two hours, but you must have some basic soldering skills. I find this is really valuable when far out on course and you need to contact your home field, or when you're close to home...

I've hunted around but can't find the thread. Pointer appreciated. TIA.. Jim Vincent CFIG N483SZ

With all the talk about doing a PCC, I thought I'd post a presentation I just did at Tom Knauff's Safety Seminar last weekend. I know I posted this deep in the thread on PCC, but just wanted to give it more visibility for those who did not follow the thread. The presentation covers PCC, CAC,...

After much hunting around, I found a great site for connection cables. http://www.moonlight-tech.com/ $10 for USB, same for serial. I haven't found any better prices. Works fine for my Pocket PC and Clie Palm to connect to my PC. With a little soldering, would work fine as a connector to...

In power, they're taught to fly patterns with very little bank angle, whereas in gliders we're taught to bank at about 45 degrees or so. I well understand the rationale for banking steeply in gliders, but why are power pilots taught to do shallow turns? TIA for the explanation. Jim...

Years ago when I was Mac based, there was a great game where you had to fly a paper airplane through a house, using air vents for lift, avoiding fans and other heinous objects. On a whim, I did a quick search hoping for a Windows based version. Alas, no luck...but if you have a Mac, this is a...

In this video, the guy is kiteboarding on the water. Normally when jumping, the max is about 50'. He gets caught in a thermal and ends up a few hundred feet up. Quite remarkable that he survived. http://www.kiteschool.net/mary_poppins.wmv Jim Vincent N483SZ

Santa Claus, like all pilots, gets regular visits from the Federal Aviation Administration, and the FAA examiner arrived last week for the pre-Christmas flight check. In preparation, Santa had the elves wash the sled and bathe all the reindeer. Santa got his logbook out and made sure all his...

Tailored towards the newbies: On final, assuming there is a crosswind and you need to forward or side slip, does it make a difference which wing is held down, and why? Jim Vincent CFIG N483SZ