We've just had a very swanky aircon system fitted to our offices. The control panel is a WindowsCE device compatible with Winpilot, PalmNav, Fly with CE and a couple of others. ( Ask me, I installed a package 'out of hours' ) I'm wondering if anyone else has thought of permanently mounting this...

I'm a novice glider pilot thinking of a Speed Astir II B. Any thoughts on this aircraft? Thanks! David

The Schempp-Hirth Cirrus website (http://classicsailplane.org/Cirrus/default.htm) has had several files corrupted for a couple of months now, but is finally back online and cleaned up. There have been several updates and changes since the last revision, but the newsletter is still WAY behind . ....

"Rocketman" Bill has a set of wings south of Miami near Homestead, FL. Call his cellphone at 305-753-6058. Yep, this is the guy that worked on the jet launched L-13 that never flew, as the thrust was not as advertised.

The display on the SN10 has horizontal lines across the bottom 20% of the screen. I think it is probably the contacts between the display and the unit. I was curious if it is possible to get access to the contacts for the display to clean them? Thanks

Although TAS is not as useful for glider pilots, as IAS and GS, some recent posts seem to sugget that TAS is not a clear concept for many pilots. Some people even consider it a "Sophisticated calculation", which is really astonishing. The advent of GPSs with the easy read out of Ground Speed has...

Who are the top three (or more) designers of gliders/sailplanes that are actively designing today? Jer Jerome Conners, PE Comstock Aeronautics and Engineering PO Box 509 Virginia City, NV 89440 775-834-8363 (work) 775-834-8364 (FAX)

What experience has anyone had with thermal maximizers such a Winpilot Pro, SN10, or Thermi? Are they helpful in locating the core? The question regards locating the center not locating the thermal. There has already been a thread started about thermal locators.

Can't find SSA.org anyone able to link me to their new page?

Kathie Compton has developed a collection of glider jewelry to be seen at www.FLYGLIDERS.com Click on "Glider Jewelry". MC / Visa accepted. 1-800-667-9464 to order. Discus, Minimoa and more! You will also find Kathie at the SSA Convention in our Marfa, Texas booth. See you there!

From a SGS 1-35 retractable gear and with wing tanks. The pilot who last flew it put the flaps up instead of down on final and did not correct until he ran out of runway. Rolled into a marsh and flipped it over forward on the T-tail snapping the rear spar in the vertical stabilizer. The wings...

Hi all, if you have a sketch, drawing or detailed photos of an ASW 20 mixer. I would like to have a copy. Better still, if you have a unit that I could borrow for the purpose of copying or buying outright, let me know, maybe we could come to an arrangement Regards Udo PS I am looking at all...

With gel coat problems in discussion recently now would be a good time to let you know about a book we sell called "The White Stuff" A guide to repairing and refinishing glider It costs £11.80 plus postage and can be purchased through our on-line shop at www.svsp.co.uk Regards Martin Carolan

I'm a student pilot, and it's about time for me to get a radio. For general soaring purposes, what's a decent handheld? I really know nothing about them. Is the Sporty's SP-200 a good choice? Thanks in advance.

I don't know what the Germans are up to on their homepage www.segelflug.de, but apparently some sort of competition for the future pictogram for off-field landings. The EU-version : http://www.segelflug.de/images/2004/5gruenewiese2004.gif The US-version :...

Can anyone supply a polar curve for a current 18m sailplane? Ideally the Ventus 2cxT, although Schempp-Hirth polars seem to be unobtainable. I already have the Dick Johnson review of the ASH-26E, so will use the polar from that if all else fails. That said, if anyone has a curve for a...

I have seen the SSA listings of Gliding clubs in the USA but I would be interested in hearing the opinions of those who fly at these sites. I'm looking for a site which is relatively free of Controlled Airspace, with good cross country prospects and all year round soaring, possibly with a mix of...

This is a collection of flights submitted by the pilots on an honour basis. Up to four flights count for the standings.p It can be accessed at a href="http://acro.harvard.edu//LEAGUE/ras_league.html"http://acro.harvard.edu//LEAGUE/ras_league.html/ap Following are all the flights currently...

These FM radios are now available with up to 3 watts output and 7 miles range on the ground. They require registration and fee but there is no test requirement. Is anyone using them in the air and if so what is the operating range and usefulness?

Several Aussies have said how good Ferro gelcaot is. Can any user tell me which of the Ferro products they have used for refinishing. There seems to be quite a range including patching additives...