At 18:34 23 June 2009, bildan wrote: On Jun 23, 11:14=A0am, John Smith wrote: bildan wrote: Answer the question: =A0WHY A PRIORITY? Because it's automatic and then it's done and you can fully concentrate on more important things like speed, coordinated flight and where to ...

I need to replace a Terra TRT250D (it's failed for the 5th time). The only transponder that might fit into the Terra's rectangular cutout in my crowded panel (if I do some horizontal filling) is the Trig TT21. The Trig's specifications look good and it has an attractive price, but it's brand new on...

I have a HP-14 which is kept assembled and tied down on the ramp. This has never been problem until this Spring. (There has been far more rain then normal this year.) When flying last Friday I noticed water droplets on the inside of the Winter mechanical vario lens and the instrument was...

I'm having trouble finding someone simultaneously capable as well as willing to make a cable for my brake assembly for my ship. Spruce doesn't have any barrel adjusters, a common motorcycle part.... I want the fancy swaged eyelet ends on a 3/32 cable (Spruce also only offers .078 cable or I would...

Thinking that maybe a few of you aren't sure about the soaring quality for the Region 10 contest in August... This weekend conditions were such that according to the OLC-U.S. page, Saturday's third ranking scored flight (and longest distance in the U.S.) came from Greater Houston Soaring Assoc....

Yes, I know I'm a little OT here, but I am packing for Parowan :) I recall someone once telling me that extension cords larger than 14 gauge (maybe he said 16) are a waste of money because the plugs at each end are not rated for anything higher than what a 16 gauge wire can provide. Is this true...

Hi, in http://www.sailplanedirectory.com/ndxtype.htm, I see the notation "ATC" for some planes and some planes are described as EXP. Help me out here Thanks

If, by chance, you've upgraded to the hydraulic jack and have a decent condition dual scissor jack assembly that you'd be willing to part with, please let me know. US preferred for shipping costs. Thanks

I looked through the rules and I can't see a limit to the number of flights a pilot can submit for one day. Is it true that more than one flight can be posted for a single day? Gary Boggs www.nwskysports.com

I've been flying gliders for years, but the following question only occurred to me recently: In mechanically compensated varios, the TE pressure is supposed to be as much below static as pitot is above that. That makes sense since "ram air pressure" increases as v^2, as does the kinetic energy of...

OK All, I've been asking this question of some local pilots, and I haven't heard an argument that's convinced me one way or another yet... So I'm opening this question up for (hopefully) broader input. Your help is much appreciated! I'm a relative newcomer to the competition scene. I finished...

Making a relatively low-energy landing in my DG-300 (s/n 3E1) on Sunday, I modestly applied the brakes and instantly heard a loud buzzing (?) noise. I released the brakes, the noise stopped, and I reapplied the brakes and heard no noise with normal braking power. This is a TOST drum brake. A...

The heading says it all. Looking for contact details for Nick Leonard (Pipe Creek TX) White pages has a number but it seems disconnected. Cheers BGC

I would like to gauge the desirability of ordering a single or double axles on an ASK 21 Cobra trailer with the likelihood that cars smaller than SUV's would be towing.

Take the back seat of a Duo Discus available for racing days at the Sports Class Nationals in Elmira from July 21st to the 30th and help the US Team at the same time with a $250 suggested minimum donation! Email me at soarer at cox.net or call 401 523-2219. Everyone who's done this with either KS...

New static-cling window decals, measuring 6 x 8 inches with sailplane in flight, now available! Decals can be applied and repositioned without sticky glue residue left behind. For more information and how to order, please send email to for a one page flyer in PDF format.

Ride schedule is very demanding for primary staff of three May through September. Las Vegas, S. Nevada location needs more experienced commercial pilot (s) with min 100+ hours. CFIG and tow experience a plus but training is not our primary business. Military, Airline and Corp. crews with glider...

Can we all do a group hug, or something? Perry was mediocre. 15m Nats got rained out. Bermudah high had one good day, but did get a contest in with some rather weak weather. And finally, Caesar Creek had their typical rain-out to keep things going. What have we done to deserve this?

I pulled the seat pan in my Ventus 2 for the first time to find the relief tube housing to be a 10 inch long sharp ended aluminum tube epoxied to the bottom of the fuselage. Needless to say if you have one of these in your glider I encourage you to get rid of it ASAP. I would hate to see what...

Anybody know the procedure to add a manufacturer's validation DLL to Winscore ? IC-xxx.DLL is on the computer in \windows\system32 with some others but winscore says there's no validation available for manufacturer xxx... No mention in the WInScore manual... Thanks in advance, Best Regards, Dave...