I'm interested in the utility of ADS-B and XM weather products for soaring (I know about the geographic availability). Has anyone used either enough to know? For example, XM weather has the visible satellite images, but I don't think ADS-B does. Is that a deal killer? -- Eric Greenwell -...

Towplane for sale in Texas. No, it is not mine! These early "straight tail" Cessna 182's make good towplanes. Auction expires March 28, 2008 Listed on eBay as item number...

Friends: Unfortunately it now apears that I will be unable to attend Uvalde this year and so my Nimbus 3 will be available immediately. see: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=ddfj4263_15dv8ph57t&hl=en Roy

If anyone knows where I could find either a complete frame AND plexi canopy for the rear cockpit of a Twin Astir (not Twin II) I'd appreciate the help. Our Canadian Freedoms Wings program for paraplegic pilots is at a standstill as we've broken our rear canopy. Its a frustrating position to be in...

IMPORTANT CONTEST NEWS! For those of you planning to attend any of these events please make a note of the following: * Preferential Entry Dates (PED) a this Thursday (12 March 2009) for Club Class and Friday(13 March 2009) for 15 Meters Nationals!!! * 68 Pilots already registered!......

Hallo, I'm working on my panel redesign. It's a "long distance project" with me on one continent and the glider on another... Would someone with a "winter access" to his glider take some measurements for me? - what is the exterior dimension of Ilec engine controller? I know it is 57mm hole but...

Just got his Special Airworthiness Certificate........................ N599GK.Tetra-15 Brad

Anybody know anything about what happened to the one Zefir 2A that came to the US? It was registration number N86674. Shows up in the NTSB Database as having crashed near Cedar City, Utah, on June 26, 1968. Sailplane Directory issue of April 1970 said that Jerry Austin of Pasadena, CA owned it,...

My club is considering implementing a wing runner checklist. The wing runner would perform this mental checklist at some point before they give the Begin Takeoff signal. "CATP" Canopy....CLOSED AND LOCKED (to the best of their judgement) Airbrakes....CLOSED AND LOCKED (to the best of their...

Hi All, In the process of trying to install a TOST towing system on a Super Cub. Original part received was a different design and no longer made by TOST, and there was no way we could make it fit, so it's having to be returned to the dealer. So now, we are thinking of putting the current...

I am sure this is old news to others - but tonight was the first time I had seen the VIDEO link on the website. Some really good ones here - but I know you all have favorites that need to be added. This is the sort of thing we need to promote to our you-tube generation...

Pilots on the US competition ranking list will (or have) be receiving a request for donations to the SRA. The return address envelope was supposed to be to the SRA Treasurer (Roy McMaster) but something went astray and the SSA office became the destination. If you wish to send your check directly...

Hi, does anybody know annything about Pilatus B4 having issues with corrosion? I heard that parts of the plane are somehow corrosion protected, but does it work even today when most of the B4s are 30 years old with 3000 hours or so? Google does not give much information about it, so does this mean...

Caesar Creek Soaring Club has added the 18 Meter Class for this contest on 18 through 23 June 2006 with June 17 as a practice day. There are only 17 spots left so register now to ensure a position. Details can be found on our website - www.soarccsc.com. Rolf Hegele Contest...

Blank ATTENTION The "Control Points" and "Other Waypoints" have been updated for Avenal. http://soaring.xinqu.net/TP/Avenal/

World Class Glider - http://www.wcsa.org/ PZL-Swidnyk PW-5, S/N 17.05.021, 1996, 510hrs, easy and forgiving flight characteristics, polyurethane, basic instruments plus Dittel FSG71 radio with boom mic and PTT, relief system, Sierra enclosed trailer, very good condition, minor damage history,...

Not telling where I went, or about the little green men who escorted me -- but all I can reveal is that they gave me the secrets of all thermals ....

Hi, Any experience with booking systems for members and the usual single seater fleet? What do other clubs use? Thanks -- ----------------------------------------------- http://www.sgi-extremelinux.com

What: Glider Ground School and Cross Country Seminar When: January 31, February 7, February 14 and February 21 Whe Doylestown, PA Public Library Pearl S. Buck Room Presented by: The Philadelphia Glider Council Instructional Committee January 31-February 14 0930-1430 Ground School topics will...

Anyone got the pin outs for the Peschges VP8 DB9 & the Din connector Pin outs. Richard