In discussions with other US glider pilots recently, and based on a quick search of the FARs, I believe that US pilots with PPL-Glider rating do not need any endorsements or sign-off to go cross country. If anyone knows differently, let me know. Before there's lots of advice to get training, fly...

I'm somewhat confused with the functionality of the flarm core in regards to producing flight traces. I was never able to obtain a trace from my Flarm Core Pure. I put the usb drive in, turn it on, wait for the light to settle to green, turn it off, pull the drive - nothing. Updating settings from...

This has been covered in these pages before, but it may be timely to post it again in view of the coming fuel price squeeze and the increased interest in winching. This Excel spreadsheet explains mathematically why a winch system comprised of lighter linear (rope) and rotational elements...

The panel in my glider is the ultimate in sunlight readability, low power consumption, ease of use, low maintenance, low clutter and low cost. http://www.gfbyars.com/SGU1-20/final/P1010425.JPG If you want to see terrain features, look out the window. If you want to know where you are, look at...

Does anybody have a manual for the Peschges Vario VP4 H in english? I just bought a PIK20D but I have no idea how to use it. I am using SeeYou Mobile but it would be nice to know what this thing can do. Thanks. Chris Aniol

The new Naviter Oudie PNA device with preinstalled See You Mobile for PNA scheduled be available in April. To preorder see http://www.craggyaero.com/oudie.htm $650 includes See You Mobile PNA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Huk_WOxk1oc After seeing this video, I think I'm going to try and recruit 5 people to help me assemble my ship instead of just one....

I am wondering if others have experienced the shearing of a Tost brake bolt resulting in brake failure - I'm speaking about the bolt which extends from the hub and is secured to the aircraft frame (not the bolt which extends for the wire lever attachment). I experienced such a failure on my latest...

A long while back somebody (Ian Molesworth?) mentioned "lashing a Camelbak under the beam supporting the stick" in a Standard Libelle. With the season visible on the horizon I'm wondering how he did that. There's obviously sufficient space available under the beam and little chance of fouling...

OK, so I made a long post in one thread about competition classes... 5U started another thread about the Rules Committee and I was really tempted to respond to Karl's comments there; but I didn't want to hijack the topic. So I'll post this in a new topic instead: I'm a low-time glider pilot...

I have an older Cobra trailer (1980ish - aluminum) and need to find another tire rim (I had an axle mishap and lost one of my tire/rims). The rim is a 4 x 100 metric (four lug holes and 100 mm between each lug) and supports a 13 inch tire. Does anyone have a rim for sale or can suggest a source...

I have read very good critics about Diana-2 but as well very bad news about it. The good news are from the people who seem to have flown the first two Prototypes. The bad rumors I heard about number-3 of Diana-2. Obviously the main difference is, that the wing position was shifted some centimeters...

Reading all the posts about accidents and their causes, reasons and excuses has made me google my fingers off (I'm about to go blind) in an attempt to as completely as possible understand all that's happening physiologically regarding dehydration. Knowing the early warning signs of any problem is...

I am about to take delivery of a Discus 2cT (18m only) & am requiring some polar information to program into my 302 - in particular the airspeed corresponding to a 2 m/s sinkrate. S/H do not supply performance data. Can any other owners help?

I'll be traveling to Southampton UK next week and would like to stop by Lasham on Saturday & take a dual flight. I've visited the website and unfortunately wasn't able to discern what options are available. Any local knowledge would be gratefully received. Thanks, Craig Funston -- Using...

Good evening, I need some assistance! I am an early solo pilot looking to buy my first glider, but don't really know what to go for! I want it for local soaring, but eventually to go cross country in it. The slight issue is that I am 6`4 tall and 17.5 stone - arguably too heavy, but the question...

Hello, Does anyone have experience running XC Soar or Tophat Soaring on the newer Samsung Devices? The note 10 and S10 are reported to have brightness levels over 1000 nits. I’m guessing the previous 8 and 9 generations may also be pretty close for a lot less$ Cannot find much information out...

Up for auction on ebay now is an HP-18 project. It has flown 1500 hours but needs a complete rebuild. It NEEDS either wing contouring or use it as a "quickbuild" kit for a Super-18 with the fuselage, tail, wing spars and controls already built. Comes with a very good Gehrlein open heavy duty...

A while ago several people remarked that Schleicher gliders offer a strobe was an option. Below is an URL to a youtube video of such strobe. Typically the strobe is coupled with an unit from LxNav that allow the strobe to be on, only flash with Flarm warning, or...

The results for the Open Class and Club Class Nationals at Lasham 9th - 17th August will be at http://www.lasham.org.uk/comps/nationals/nationals.html Steve Dutton