The saga continues. http://www.soaravenal.com Click on Pez logo, run down page to the "button" with Delilah on it, etc. The Prequel is done. Next, we commence the cartoon proper. zerocinco

I remember vividly a cold dark night in the New Mexico desert. It was 1957 and the Russians had just launched Sputnik. The USAF needed help obtaining orbital data for the worlds first satellite. I found myself, a 16 year old high school science club member, at a theodolite staring at the star...

Should fit earlier LS-1 models, not sure about the "F" model. This includes the metal arms, the beam across the top, and the fender. $50 including shipping. I have GOT to clean out the shop... Contact me offline if you want it, Best Regards, Dave

I'm wondering what other owners of older DG ships think of DG's requirement to pay a fee upfront in order to purchase parts and software to maintain their gliders. I own a DG 202/17. LL

Looking for a replacement for the visor-mounted PZL compass on my PW-5, which is leaking kerosene like a sieve. Thanks in advance, Jordan

This is in response to threads on FLARM and Mirasol displays which I think relate in a general way. If you back up 100 meters and think outside the box, we've been facing restricted panel space for a long time. FLARM is just the latest gadget but it may be the proverbial "straw". A solution has...

Gordon Boettger was to launch today for a downwind dash hoping for 3000k. Any word? Gary GB

I used a Tentec radio as a base station and crew radio for many years. It worked well at home and in our various motorhomes, my wife liked it, but it got old (25 years) and got cranky. I replaced with with an iCom A6, but my wife doesn't like it because it is not nearly as noise and...

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The aft wing locks on my Grob G102 are just about at their limits and it looks like I will be installing oversize bearings to correct this. Does anyone have experience doing this and if so, how difficult of a job is it? Tim

Sometime about a year ago, there was an article in SOARING on the subject of camera mounts to facilitate in flight photography. Included were illustrations of 'universal' mounts for wings and a nose cone. I have lost the issue and the article. A young team of students from the Niagara College...

Does the iPAQ 38xx with it's 206 MHz processor work ok with Winpilot ADV.I'm a bit concerned that with the mapping feature on that the whole thing may slow right up - any advice much appreciated.

In response to ASW20's post regarding our hangar project, here is an update.. Our capital improvement plan covers a 5 year period and includes new hangars. We have the money and the owners support. A contractor has been found but permitting in the Green Swamp Conservation area is difficult....

I am going to be flying in a Duo Discus from the rear seat in the near future. Since I am fairly large, 6'1', 245lbs, I am wondering about the weight limitations and the size of the rear seat. Can anyone help? Thanks! GORDY

With the requirement by the SRA rules committee for mounted FAA approved ELT's for all SSA contests in 2006 I think it would be helpfull if those that have them would sha - Make and Model they have. - Installation location of unit and antenna. - Recommendations for those yet to do it. It would...

I think I finally tracked down the serial connector for 1520's & 30's. www.mouser.com Part #656-DA1P018M91 which is JAE 18-pin wire to board connector DA1P018M91. $6.25 each. Can anyone confirm this is correct? Thanks.

At the suggestion of my A&P and in case any owners are not part of the Lak-17 group on Yahoo! where it's already posted, I'm sending this to the entire group: All: On Sunday (June 20), I experienced a landing gear malfunction. While extending the gear before landing, the nub which fits into the...

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Fellow soarists, I did not make myself clear. My apologies. The production company is not making a slasher flick. It is trying to find EXPEDITIONS with an element of danger that might include a survival segment. In soaring, we have plenty of possible danger. These guys are seeking expeditions....

http://www.firnspiegel.com/perlan/ Well I suppose those that have a problem with Klaus Ohlman flying a self-launcher in the Andes, can go apes--t over this :)