All, This is probably rudimentary but today I have noticed several pilots today with Sat Trackers but no tracking during their flights. Remember that if you are flying in some "big" soaring location (or even your local club) with a SAT tracker that is NOT automatically "tracking" (pinging...

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Where can I get one of these that says "I bought from Paul?"

I'm looking to develop a standard O2 cylinder installation for the HP-24 sailplane kit, and I'm curious what size cylinders people generally have installed these days. These days a lot of folks seem to be using EDS systems which seem to offer very good efficiency at turning pressurized gas into...

Hi, I am looking for the date of the airsport show in Germany. I think it is in april 07 in Friedrichafen . thank you S6

LS-8/18 built fall of 2001. Total time 321 hours, 88 starts, no damage history, green trim. Complete racing package with tow-out gear (wing wheel, tail dolly, tow bar), water ballast filling equipment. ACK ELT with panel mount controller, oxygen, M-Nav with electric vario/ audio, Winter...

Sarah Kelly-Arnold and Rachel Flem had an amazing flight in a lowly 2-33A on Thursday. It appears they may have set 12 new TN records and 3 national records with this flight. I think Sarah deserves more of a medal for sitting in the back seat of the 2-33 for the four hours plus.. Anyway,...

The Soaring Club of Houston and the Houston TRACON have recently agreed to allow tow planes to squawk 1201 during towing operations. The ATC sector manager agrees that it is a good idea and it is worth trying for a couple of months. After the trial period, our club and TRACON will talk to review...

I can never keep these rules straight in my head, so I was happy to find this cheat sheet: http://www.evparts.com/img/voltsampsohmwatts.PDF 2NO /* software guy */

Time to replace the safety tapes - mylars are still in good shape and are well attached. Zigzag turbulators also have to be replaced. Could somebody elaborate the procedure? Which adhesive remover, etc? Thanks, -MB

I know this has come up in the past, but i'm having trouble finding the previous posts. I recently bought a Carat in a 2005 Cobra trailer and had it hauled from the west coast to here in Georgia on a flat bed. When i started pulling the trailer, the hubs started getting hot within 12 miles, the...

It's leaking where the bag is clamped to the PVC pipe just before the ball valve with the push rod. It's likely original as I bought it with 230 hours in 2008. When I remove the clamps, what will I find for the seal? Is the existing sealant RTV or a gasket? What to use to re-seal it? Will I...

The best way to get a good wind calculation while flying "straight", such as on a final glide, descending through wind gradients and shears, I do the following per conversation with Dave Ellis a few years ago: 1. Turn 45 degrees off course and fly straight for 10-15 seconds. 2. Turn 90 degrees in...

I've been receiving about 15 emails a day for several days with the Swen virus attached. Since this is the most likely group to have the email address I use here, I suggest anyone with this address do a virus scan on their computer. -- !Replace DECIMAL.POINT in my e-mail address with just a . to...

anyone ever re-packed the whell bearings on a Komet trailer? I don't know when this was last done on my trailer but I'm thinking it's something I should do this winter. Dan

To recap, one of the SparrowHawks built for Mississippi State University broke up in flight Oct 18. The pilot parachuted safely. I just finished talking to Greg Cole, designer of the SparrowHawk. The program manager from MSU visited him Monday to discuss the data from the flight and pictures of...

We have a surplus of just 100 of our 2006/7 soaring calendars which we are offering to our overseas friends. Price is $U.S.15.00 post paid to U.S.A. Visa, MasterCard, cheque or cash acceptable. ------------------------------------------------------------------ JOHN ROAKE 79 Fifth Avenue,...

The adjustment knob on the lower left of my 302 came loose today. It was still attached to the metal rod that goes into the instrument and it appears that a set-screw came loose from the far end of the rod. Has anyone had this same failure? Does you know if I can easily repair this or does it...

I'll be staying in Chicago from Nov 5th to 8th (including the week-end). Is there any chance of soarable weather or would it be the same as northern Europe ? If yes, could anyone recommend a place where I could take a ride in a two-seater (I have a valid French license but I don't

3-10-04 Moriarty, NM: 8-10 knot thermals to cloud base at 15.5K! The thermal season is here!