I see the scores for Day 2 have been posted at: http://ssa.org/members/contestreports/ContestResultsFullDetail.asp ?contestId=&ContestDetailId=2897&ContestName=Region+4+South+Contes t And all three classes did the 'milk run' ridge trip. The speeds they ran must indicate one thing: The Ridge Was...

AOPA is paying attention...I hope SSA emerges from this chapter stronger. In my e-Pilot email Newsletter today from AOPA: SOARING SOCIETY FACES BUDGET CRUNCH OVER TAX ISSUES Calling it the "single most serious challenge" it has faced in its 75-year history, the Soaring Society of America (SSA) is...

I recently broke the volume pots on my 103 audio box - the pots are not available anywhere as far as I can tell. This just after complete O/H and calibration and a new netto! Ideally, I would like just a Ball 103 style audio box, but having priced new varios recently, I am also interested in a...

Here is a link to DG's German websie about the LS10-S update. http://www.dgflugzeugbau.de/ We will update this as soon as the English translation has been completed. Ed Hollestelle- Solaire Canada

Hi, Mountain High has just announced a new product called the O2D1. It is shown in detail on my web site. The first units will ship in a week or 2 - as soon as the manual is complete. The new EDS O2D1 oxygen system replaces the EDS-D1 system as the standard system used for single-place...

Sad to report another one - the pilot injured in a recent accident in Yorkshire has died of his injuries. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/north_yorkshire/5364876.stm Mike

This mornin around 3 am the winds picked up, and at 8 am or so, 3 took off for a 1000 k day. One came back, and 2 landed out, one about 200 miles away. But for us, we got a 3 turn TAT, about 500 plus K won the day. Several were over 100 mph. Some bumps, and a good time for most. Maybe one more late...

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We were expecting big storms over night with a rain day today, but it fell apart. This was good, as we grided about 12 noon with clearing sky's. KS was launched, and shortly reported the ridge was working. So, the task down to Big Walker and return was called. Everyone had fun, high of 114 mph,...

I see the scores for Day 2 have been posted at: http://ssa.org/members/contestreports/ContestResultsFullDetail.asp ?contestId=&ContestDetailId=2897&ContestName=Region+4+South+Contes t And all three classes did the 'milk run' ridge trip. The speeds they ran must indicate one thing: The Ridge Was...

Have arrived to the blue grass international flying site. Its grrrrrrrr green. Been raining last few days, maybe some in a few more days. Several others have been pulling in today, along with our CD. DB is the CD for New Castle this year. Just heard a few more have just pulled out, so its down to...

I see the scores for Day 2 have been posted at: http://ssa.org/members/contestreports/ContestResultsFullDetail.asp ?contestId=&ContestDetailId=2897&ContestName=Region+4+South+Contes t And all three classes did the 'milk run' ridge trip. The speeds they ran must indicate one thing: The Ridge Was...

Hurry now to avoid disappointment - There are only 4 more places available in the South African Grand Prix Qualifier. see: http://www.sssa.org.za for full details and entry forms Doyen of South African competitions, Dick Bradley, is the Competition Director - and so a splendid time is guaranteed...

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Hi, 501 corp. Civil Air Patrol Alaska We got a nice ASK-21 (TG-9) donated to the CAP here. It is Cambridge Lnav equiped and wired. Just missing the GPS black box. Anyone interested in a tax deduction???? Let me know.

How do you interpret 61.113 (G) ? Could a 17 year old PVT SEL with the 61.69 endorsements get a job towing for a commercial tow operation? Hmmmm!

The cannon was fired, at 10 am and the pilots meeting was called to order. Patty Smith, the contest manager said a brief "HI" and then introducted the CD Dick Butler. Dick explained it was important to be nice to the CD, as he has always been, as someday you may be the CD. Cough, heazeeeeeeeeeeeee....

"This story is from our news.com.au network Source: AAP Glider pilot dies in crash September 17, 2006 A MALE glider pilot has died in a crash in southern NSW. A police spokesman said the glider came down near an airstrip at Lockhart, near Wagga Wagga, just before 4pm (AEST). No one else was...

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