Seems I'm towing more than soaring these days... A couple of days ago, while rolling out on final at about 300' AGL, a strong gust under the high wing upset the Pawnee. Fortunately (for me), I carry a lot of energy around the final turn, and was able to recover and land normally. I had to...

Anyone know how the Has anyone seen the Akaflieg Karlsruhe AK-X is coming along? Looked like a very interesting project.

Give it up, Walter! Nobody will buy your Eastern block manufactured "pseudo-LS" crap, and you will only succeed in 2 things: 1. Causing the extinction of some exquisitely beautiful sailplanes. 2. Having you and your 'secret investor' go bankrupt.

Update (version 1.2.2.1) is now available on http://www.soaringpilotsoftware.com . If you are using a non-English language module, you may have to update it to use the newest version. Primary update in this particular release consists of options for use of resolution on VGA screens of new PocketPC...

I know its a bit early but next winter (in the UK) I'm going to de-shrink and profile my wings. To save me going throught the whole template process myself, has anyone got a set of templates (even leading edge only) or files (computer, not rough bits of metal) that could be used for...

Hi, I have recently had several inquiries for information comparing the new Trig TT21 to the Becker ATC 4401. I have created a comparison table he http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/transponders.htm#Transponder_Comparison_Table Let me know if you have any suggestions for improving it. Best...

Hi everyone, I have a Powerflarm coming and was reviewing the mounting options. On the Cumulas site Paul says: "I strongly recommend the PowerFLARM External Display unless you have a free 57 mm instrument hole at the very top of your instrument panel." I don't and so I am looking for input into...

Installed new gas lift springs purchased from Spindelberger yesterday afternoon. Trailer is early 1990's aluminum top Cobra for a Discus. Installation was relatively straight forward BUT I cannot get the lid to fully close now. I am now stuck with partially open trailer. One side is almost...

Greetings all, the Pipistrel Sinus and Virus aircraft have been inspected over the last couple of days and have been accepted by the FAA is a 51% accepted kit. This means that any customers purchasing these aircraft as kits do not have to worry about certification themselves as it has already...

Some very sad news – Stan Hall passed away this morning at his home. I’ve included some information about Stan here. Please keep his wife Doris and their daughter Denise and family in your thoughts. I’ll know more about the service later. I was honored to, in 1997, compile “The Collected...

Today I had a chance to spend some time to see the live coverage of the Grand Prix in Chile. It was superior coverage. Link to the live tracking: http://gliding3.adventuretracking.com/GliderCompetition/chile Today it was interesting seeing 2 Dianas flown by Sebastian Kawa and Thomas Gostner heading...

Can someone describe the antenna installation issues with the PowerFlarm brick? Does the brick contain the transponder and ADS-b antennas or are they separate? If they are in the brick, does this dictate a need for a special location for mounting the black box? If they are separate, do they need...

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I am not a glider pilot, although I have been up with friends a few times in the past, but I know the basic instrumentation is pretty limited- and for good reason. However, would an AOA indicator increase the efficency of gliding enough at best L/D, min sink and other specific angles of attack...

One of the more interesting uses of the new ssa sailplane tracker is getting to follow some of our fellow pilot's adventures when they drive around and forget to turn the spot off. Someone went from Mifflin to get a glider out of Baltimore today, and some how got in and out of the port in about...

All - OK so I've submitted some State Records and there is confusion amongst the people processing the claims... Basically it boils down to a question on how many Records can be claimed in a single flight. Some people are saying that you can only submit 1 Distance and 1 Speed record claimed per...

Hi, I have been using a SN-10B/Volkslogger combination in my LS-4 for the last 5 years and have loved it. However, I just acquired a glider with a CAI-302/PDA combination and am contemplating swapping the systems before selling my LS-4. I like the presumed flexibiity of taking the PDA with me at...

Updating files/firmware on my avionics should be easy. Then why is it so hard? Heck, I am an electrical engineer. I have been around computers since high school (early 70's). I was in Information Technology for MANY years and still do this on a volunteer basis. I should be able to handle...

Hi, I think it may finally be time to retire my mid '90's vintage Thrustmaster Joystick/Trhottle/Rudder combination. It's still running on the old gameport connector, and I don't think Win 7 supports that anymore. So with that in mind what are you using these days in the way of a...

Hi guys, I'm a Mechanical Engineering Student in college up in Ontario. For a project in my manufacturing class, I need to detail the manufacturing/construction process of a product from material choices through finishing. To avoid building a widget or a c-clamp like 3/4 of the rest of the class,...