My 2005 Lambada motorglider is for sale. My new Lambada has arrived! Link at http://www.wingsandwheels.com/want-ads10.htm Jeff Shingleton N24PV 315-664-3504

Can anyone point me to a manual and PC interface software for the LX4000 Vario/Flight computer. That is installed in my Libelle 205, and I want to start to use that. Thanks for any help ! jeff

The Dash is almost here. The Kowbell of the West! September 8, 2018, Annual Dust Devil Dash - Mountain Valley Airport (L94), Tehachapi, CA. This is a one day, straight out CH-handicapped distance event. The entry fee is $5.00. Briefing is at 9am on the 8th. Register before the briefing if...

With a firefighting TFR near Parowan and Nephi, received two requests for TFR files today so it's time to update a previous post. Jim How to make a .CUB TFR airspace file for LX9000, SYM, etc. *Get the TFR file in Open Air format (.TXT). Save it as TFR.txt. At this point you have a TFR file you...

They must have known about RAS in the seventies. Jim Is this the right room for an argument? https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=wxrbOVeRonQ

Jim Neff had a nice wave flight out of Inyokern yesterday, OLC #1 for the day. Jim https://www.onlinecontest.org/olc-3.0/gliding/flightinfo.html?dsId=6275290

Whether its Kowbell Klassic, Dust Devil Dash, Crystal Squadron, or Ramy on a safari... The OLC League now requires that a flight not only start within 15km of the launch point, but also end within 15km of the start point. Jim Breaking News: OLC’s League/Speed-Update - Hands up for the Sport of...

Schleicher announced this morning that the prototype AS-33 will fly today. Based on the popular SGS2-33, it's expected to sell by the dozen. Jim

Are you passionate about gliding, instructing and coaching people? Live and work in rural NSW Australia Lake Keepit Soaring Club is located in NSW (Australia) near Tamworth and it attracts visitors and trainees from across Australia and around the world. The Club is now seeking an...

Yesterday (Friday, 19th) was the last day of the Australian Multi-Class Nationals, and a great day to end it on. There were climbs to 14,000' (field elevation a couple of hundred) and fast cruises. I stayed up until midnight watching the finishes on gtrack. It was an area task, which is not as easy...

Since Pez has come up in another thread, reminded me that I'm missing the entire Texis episode. Does anyone have that in a place that can be copied, like Dropbox? Also need Diamonds pages 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 and 14. Important stuff! Thanks in advance, Jim

Today at Mountain Valley Airport, Tehachapi, California there were about 18 10k flights! Weather was 66F/19C and sunny, but no real lift. Five of the flights were in three sport canopy equipped 1-26s participating in the annual Open Cockpit Regatta. We'll get some up on OLC. Jim

With all the talk on 13.5m electric stuff, new class of "soaring competition" etc... A challenge for anyone currently flying only gliders with some sort of "method of propulsion": Fly a season in pure glider to get your chops and credibility back up. You don't have to buy a new glider, either...

Linking a couple of recent threads: Connecting multiple varios and how to change ASI markings.... I discovered the reason for a flight computer's inconsistent readings was the bezel on the ASI not being tight enough to seal. Snugging it up resulted in a more accurate ASI and flight...

http://glidersource.com/cgi-bin/post.cgi?id=1218 Yes, it's heavier than the IMI, but it's cheaper too. 2000 Cobra rigger, electric version with wing saddle for Duo Discus. $750, available either in Tehachapi, CA or at the SSA convention in Reno. Should work for other two-seaters with similar wing...

Apparently a couple of spots have opened up in the "Formula 1.0 Grand Prix" at Leeton, New South Wales around New Years. Cross-posting from Jim Just wanted to keep everyone updated on the Formula 1.0 Grand Prix at Leeton from the 27th of December to the 5th of January. We have had a few people...

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A spin-off from Walt's thread on the D2 brake kit. Looking through the Beringer catalog, there is a parking brake valve. http://www.beringer-aero.com/en/products/parking-brake-valve-30.htm Has anyone installed a hydraulic parking brake in their glider, whether a Beringer, Cleveland, or other...

Proximity to Sydney preferred, but... A friend in Australia would like to get an FAA flight review in either single engine or glider. Please contact me at jimstaniforth ? zoho ? com. Replace ?s with the usual. Thanks in advance, Jim

Saw the document on thanks to John Welsh. Link to UK site below. Jim http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/20170906EASAAD20170167E.pdf