My last less than sucessful post was an attempt to provoke thought about handicapping. I really think the SSA and SCCA have the same problem. Too diverse a selection of equipment and too many classes to race them in. SCCA has spec this , spec that, local classes, national classes,...

Including ALL licenses and the recent TIS-B/ADS-R upgrade ($185 value) and antennas. Will also throw in an external Bluetooth to communicate with Oudie, XCSoar etc. A new Powerflarm is $2000 including tax and shipping. Asking $1000 including shipping. Ramy

I have a glider commercial rating, and I'm adding on my power rating. The question is, just what requirements do I need to solo? Yes, I know the relevant reg -- §61.31 Type rating requirements, additional training, and authorization requirements. (d) Aircraft category, class, and type...

Oh...Â* Flap to fuselage wiper seal.Â* I thought you were talking about the flap to wing seal.Â* I made those for my Mosquito decades ago from material pulled from the trash cans in the hardware engineering lab where I worked at the time.Â* I don't know the thickness of that stuff.Â* It was...

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...

I want to use the serial cable attached to the docking cradle of my IPAQ 3800 to connect to the serial port on a GPS-NAV. Does anyone know the pin -to- pin connection schematic for this cable? Or is it a plain null cable? Guy Byars (remove NEYTSPAM to reply)

A few changes to GPS Visualizer lately which are worth announcing: * Google Maps: a lot of changes here, although a few are under the hood where most people won't notice them. The most notable is the ability to have GPS Visualizer automatically generate a list of waypoints and display it...

Brain... It does not...nowhere in the FAR. But, you must have the following rating to fly IFR/IMC in a sailplane: PVT or higher airplane Instrument rating Airplane, either ASE or AME or ATP Airplane, again ASE or AME

My CFI recommended I pick up an FAA publication, and study it to prepare for the written test: "Private Pilot Test Prep 2006 : Study and Prepare for the Recreational and Private Airplane, Helicopter, Gyroplane, Glider, Balloon, and Airship FAA Knowledge Exams (Test Prep series)" Now, some of these...

We have several Compaq iPaq 39XX's for sale. They are tested and come with charger/sync cradle and 2003 OS. We can install SeeYouMobile, Winpilot or Glide Navigator at no charge.(licence extra !) Cables and mounts in stock. Worldwide shipping OK. Contact Ed Hollestelle-Solaire...

Hi all, Peter Millenaar from Holland has made a new video. It begins as a jojo-flight in an ASK-21, but later on they do some aerobatics (split-S?) and finally they fly and land !! in close formation with another ASK-21. Click on Video's on the left. There's a large (500mb) and small...

Launch was pushed back till 1:45 pm. Lift was light and the cd, errrr the sniffer whos the CD, was not climbing well. The task for Standards and 15 Meter were changed to a MAT of 2 hrs. with Tatum as the first turnpoint. 927 is in first place in Standards with a flight around 148 miles at 58 mph....

There is an excellent program for Palm OS handhelds called Soaring Pilot. It can be found at http://www.soaringpilot. org/ jeff

21/2 yo LS8-18 with 225 hours, Kobra, with or without instruments( Dittel FSG 71, Ilec SN10). NDH or 864 288 0326 EST eve before 9PM

Thanks Robert for the nice summary. Also one should mention the shrinkage that will normally follow with the broad areas of bonding paste, which (depending on post-cure handling) may lead to expensive refinish for a relatively new glider... Best Regards, Dave "Robertmudd1u"...

2002 Cobra Fiberglass Top Trailer. Top refinished 2008, base coat white , clearcoat finish. New breaks. Beautiful Trailer. Like new condition! Built for 15M Glider. $11,000. 803-374-7400.

I just came across this video from UCAR on youtube today. I hope they post more of the interview somewhere. http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3D7ufbABtRkYg Peter

Friends, I had the good fortune of interviewing Mr. Lanier Frantz today. He spoke on what a contest needs to get it going in the right direction. Then demonstrated his sole responsibility at the contest. A must see for all racing pilots and fans. Sincerely,

Gene Rinke has passed away after a year long fight with brain cancer. I visited him a week ago and he remained in good spirits even though he was aware his time was near. Gene was a great friend, an outstanding individual and a great soaring pilot. I flew with him for almost 20 years on countless...

I posted before re Wings and Wheels' acquisition of the MKIV and Quiet Vent.. Some inside info: Sean visited beautiful Minden, NV for training and to pick up manufacturing tools and fixtures. About half way through training, he was a little slow and being every bit as picky as me, rejecting about...