Region 4 South New Castle International New Castle, Virginia, USA Saturday, 19 SEP 09: Unofficial practice. Some pilots made flights. Sunday, 20 SEP 09: Official practice. No flying due to solid, low, overcast skies. Monday, 21 SEP 09: First scheduled race day. No flying due to overcast skies.

For SSA members, we can now see one of the "gods" of soaring that we worship. http://ssa.org/sport/PhotoGalleryDetail.asp?category=contest&id=352&PhotoId=4636 I don't know if non-SSA members can access this photo. But it is definitely one worth committing to memory and calling upon during times...

Sunday, 17 MAY 09: Rainy weather today, so no task was flown. Some couldn't even get in a full 18 holes of golf due to the rain. What kind of weather will Monday bring? Hurry up and wait! Ray Lovinggood Carrboro, North Carolina, USA

Anyone from North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia driving to Memphis for the SSA Convention? If so, could you bring a package back for me? Contact me at: Thanks, Ray Lovinggood

For Sale LX Navigation EOS. All in one vario and navigation--57mm mounting. Used as a backup (rarely) and needed space in panel for ADSB. Excellent shape. $725 Contact me at rmaleady at g mail dot com

Does anyone know what the current status of the lighthawk ultralight glider project is? I know the initial flight test in 2002 went well. But I haven't heard anything since.

Just purchased a used aircraft with a 5 year old Becker AR4201 radio that seems to work normally BUT no sound goes out on transmission. Previous owner says everything was fine prior to my purchase of the aircraft. No changes made. I am using the previous owner's Bose headsets. So I can understand...

For Sale Cambridge Model 25 GPS-NAV with 12-satellite engine and flat antenna. Includes Nav LCD Screen, all cables, and User's Manual. Asking $950 plus actual shipping costs or best offer. Have digital photos. Please e-mail for more information. Located in the USA. E-mail:

Can anyone recommend a USB to Serial Converter that works for communication with with the Ilec SN10 Thanks John

The tires on my Cobra trailer from the factory are marked 185R14C8PF (102/100N)LT They appear to be GT Radial Max Miler X Load Range D 1875 lb at 450KPA 65# cold They need to be replaced, and the local tire stores seem to be having an issue identifying the correct replacement. A brief web search...

AOPA ONLINE has a nice article on the benefits of glider training based on the recent Hudson River Landing. http://www.google.com/accounts/RP?c=COGKzJWbgYOk0QEQs_is05uH3Ya_AQ&hl=en

There is no question that the OLC generates a lot of motivation and provides a purpose to get away from circling the home field. These folks have done a tremendous job. It provides an opportunity to get more folks flying more often, and having a purpose or desire to stretch their flights. My...

This question is looking for legal (ie FAR) answers versus good judgement. Can anyone point me at the accuracy requirements for typical glider instruments such as airspeed, altimeter, vario, and magnetic compass. How much error is permitted before the instrument must be replaced or repaired to...

Just wondering if anyone familiar with the Little Rock area can provide some suggestions for motels near the convention site with rates in the "1" or "2" tow range versus the "3" tow Convention Hotel.

At the SSA Convention, Scott Manley provided an opportunity for hands on experience with the Condor Soaring Simulator in Paul Remde's Cumulus Soaring Booth. Scott was also the speaker at two sessions, one on using simulators to supplement soaring flight training, and the other flying a...

The security code in my Volkslogger is A21, and when downloading flights the file is shown as xxxA21jx.igc when downloading directly to the computer using SeeYou. When downloading to a PDA using P-Strepla, the file comes up in the format xxxXBW11.igc. I am confused and have been unable to find...

I am running Mobile SeeYou on an HP HX4700 PDA and having a problem with a Bluetooth Screen which pops up periodically and lights a blue light on the upper left hand corner of the device. The wireless menu shows ALL OFF and this seems to keep happening. The screen comes up showing Bluetooth...

I am trying to make a cable to hook a Volkslogger to an HP IPAQ hx4700 to download flight logs. Can anyone provide some advice on which wires to hook together for the data transfer. I have the power connections under control. Pin out for the devices is below. Thanks John HP ...

Our club is reviewing emergency procedures. Does anyone have a good checklist we might be able to use. We would like to create a list of emergency numbers and contacts for use by whoever is on the airport at the time.

Should a new student start loggin his glider flight time in hours and minutes or hours and tenths of hours. What is most popular where you fly? How do you do it? Advantages and disadvantages? Your comments will be appreciated.