On Sunday, April 20, 2014 12:31:16 AM UTC-4, Eric Greenwell wrote: If a pilot isn't using the FES on 10% to 20% of the flights, the pilot has wasted his money buying the FES. The FES can and should be used to increase the amount and quality of soaring the pilot does, and flying so ...

I was going to post this in the Minden "Cost" thread but while sort of related it is slightly off thread - "Deal of a Lifetime" - I am/was a glider pilot/tow plane pilot and live just up the road from Minden. I am offering to any contest pilot thinking about either of these two contests, my...

Even Gary Boggs' 120km/h SGS 2-32 flight that looks like a coat hangar has unexpected errors today. Jim

Can anyone answer this question? When buying a monthly skysight subscription, does it cover 30 days from the date of purchase or does it go to the end of the current month? i.e. if I buy it today, is it good until 31 July or 10 August?

On Friday, November 24, 2017 at 7:30:09 PM UTC-8, Steve Muhli wrote: Hi, New to this forum, thought I 'd pose a question..... I have a glider rating from years ago, I was wondering if anyone can suggest a list of gliders that are more "roomy" inside since I am 6'4" . I am planning on...

Hi I have just purchased a Ogar motor glider sn B774. It has a Rotax 912 engine and is currently sat at the Edmonton Soaring Club waiting for fine weather so I can go there and bring her back to her new Home at Cowley Alberta. I would like to know of any other owners out there? Any information on...

Today I think I set career highs and lows. Highest circling percentage that I can remember associated (naturally) with probably the lowest average climb rate of a cross country flight I have ever flown. SeeYou says 63% circling and .7 knots average. Took the Cirrus on a downwind dash from...

The BGA has probably alerted UK people, but if not, there is an exhibition of Peter Lanyon's gliding paintings at the Cortauld until January...

Airport plan: In for a rough landing? Hollister Freelance By Anthony Ha Hollister City Council members, airport commissioners and airport tenants all raised concerns Monday about a proposed new airport layout plan. Airport Manager Bill Gere said the plan, which outlines possible development,...

We have about 5 remaining spots available.... Adirondack Soaring invites you to our 1st annual Lake Placid Wave & Flying Encampment. Our soaring club has voted to try a different site for an encampment this year. Lake Placid, NY. The Canadian’s have been coming down for years. This year’s event...

Folks looking to do something with those Blanik L-13's might gain some inspiration from this guy: http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/junkyard-genius-builds-world-first-racing-airplane-endurance-210755927.html Chuck Coyne

Looking for Andy Coles - he used to fly at Devon and Somerset Gliding Club, North Hill, UK and moved to the USA about 10 years ago, according to memebers of the club.I have a hotmail e-mail address for him but have not recieved any reply from it. On the long shot that he may be active in gliding...

Long AAT tasks assigned; all gates open, but so far no takers (2pm cst). I think there was concern about a seabreeze front coming in, but satellite looks like some nice cus and poss cu-streets developing everywhere, perhaps until late evening. The official WGC website has all but been abandoned....

Robinton "Super Charger", 14V fully automatic fast/trickle charger suitable for 14V sealed lead acid batteries. Used through 2010 season, no issues. Mid 80s manufacture, very rugged. I've switched to 12V system, no longer needed. Yours for the cost of shipping. Cost of shipping to R5N contest...

My club is looking for a tow plane. A Pawnee 230-250hp ship is on our most wanted list but others will be considered. Please respond to john at derosaweb.com. Thanks, John

On Feb 3, 5:27*pm, "Karl Striedieck" wrote: For all you Spratt watchers, Charlie received a new kidney today (Tuesday). Standby for progress reports. Karl Striedieck Fingers crossed. Mark! - good finish Charlie

On Apr 27, 1:15*pm, Larry Dighera wrote: On Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:06:21 -0700 (PDT), "F. Baum" Just to clarify, The FAA does not classify a glider as an airplane so this has nothing to do with the exemption. The press release is poorly worded. I...

Folks, could anyone tell me what the part number/description is for the fitting that screws into the bottom of the PIK-20 ballast dump tube for filling. My PIK's ballast system appears to be in good repair but I can't seem to find what fitting to use. I'm sure it is some kind of metric...

I can't pull up the new waypoint file. When I start XCSoar, it does not show two profiles for the two waypoint lists I have up-loaded. Does that mean that the new waypoint file is not loaded correctly, or can I select the new waypoint list via another screen?

NEW/OLD Book Workshop Practice - for building and repairing wooden gliders and sailplanes Details: http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/books/WorkshopPractice/WorkshopPractice.htm Overview After 25 years of hard work, the Vintage Sailplane Association is excited to release the English translation of...