The previous posts under "Stay in, or get out?" raises questions about the current state of ballistic recovery systems. As paraplegic, I have a personal interest in BRS because thoughts of my successfully exiting an out of control sailplane with a parachute, and then landing without the use of...

A question to you fine soaring fraternity, what would your response be to someone who suggested that it might be feasable to run a transponder in a glider with a pedal generator? -- BEER! So much more than just a breakfast drink!

Running XC Soar on an Ipaq 2215. The program loaded and runs fine as well as the Flashcard GPS unit. My problem is how do you load the map data into the program? I have gone to the Naviter web site and downloaded the map covering this area,but can't get XC Soar to find it. Ken

Is everybody alright?

Looking for a cradle for 1500 series Compaq PDA. I have two, but both went bad during a power surge. AC adapters are OK.

I'm going to watch my parachute get repacked this evening. The local Master Rigger is teaching a rigging class and I'm invited to watch him repack my 'chute in front of the class. Can I ask him any questions for r.a.s.? Bill Daniels

Any thoughts on flight characteristics of the Open Cirrus? There used to be a website covering this glider, but it doesn't appear to be active since last year. Thanks, Mike

From time to time I check the iPhone app store for soaring apps. I just came across GlidePath. The developer claims it's OLC compliant. I havent purchased it yet, but it looks like a good backup for OLC flying. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/glidepath/id383714417?mt=8# Pete

I purchased a glider that came with a PZL Vario (WRs-5D). All of the instruments had been removed from the panel. I do have all the components for this system, but I am looking to see if anyone has a manual on how to correctly set this up. http://web.me.com/rgteel/Site/PZL_Vario.html Randy N184N

My gliding partner and I have a LX1000 in our DG202. This instrument needs some attention, and we are wondering if its time to replace it rather than spending money on something outdated. We have a separate GPS/logger/nav display system (Garmin 89, EW B, Compaq 1550), so we aren't looking for all...

Hi, I have been flying with Serengetti sunglasses for many years in a sailplane with a clear canopy. I bought a LS6 with a light blue tinted canopy which make my cockpit to dark when in the shade of cloud. Suggestion are welcome to solve this problem. Regards, S6

I am a newly soloed student pilot, still flying the club's 2-seat trainer. I'll be moving to the club's single-seater soon. Then I hope to be allowed by my instructor to make solo flights in my own mid-performance sailplane that I bought before starting glider lessons. It was flown by advanced solo...

I'm somewhat confused with the functionality of the flarm core in regards to producing flight traces. I was never able to obtain a trace from my Flarm Core Pure. I put the usb drive in, turn it on, wait for the light to settle to green, turn it off, pull the drive - nothing. Updating settings from...

Grob 103 Twin Acro 1984, N54554 Nice two seat trainer and glider. Beautiful finish on both wings, Installed oxygen with regulator for both seats, Flight Line FL-760 radio, Front seat equipment; Winter pneumatic vario, LX-16 audio vario, & Cambridge electronic vario. Rear Seat: LX-16 and Cambridge...

Hi all I have for sale my dearly loved Canadian registered Standard Cirrus 75 - Canadian registration C-GGXT - Serial # 612 (member of Standard Cirrus Newsgroup) - 760 total hours ..... no damage history - totally refinished about 1996 or so, and still in excellent shape. - Borgelt B100 computer...

I noticed the Ventus 3 took 3 of the top 5 in the 18 meter class. Looks like to me they have come up with a very fine ship. I haven't seen one in person yet, look forward to that day.

Do you use Malletec mini vario? If so, what are the pro's and con's? How about the "Ascent" vario sold on wings and wheels? Thanks

Are IGC approved loggers too expensive? What is there cost point compared to a Barograph and camera setup? I.E. The cost of a Colibri logger compared to the cost of an approved Barograph (in 2008 dollars). I don't know the cost of a barograph 20 years ago (in there heyday) but they could not have...

Thinking about new trailer and would like to know pros and cons from Avionic owners. Since Avionic is about 40% cheaper than Cobra right now it looks like good deal.... Also if anyone owned Cobra and Avionic and can compare both models. Thank you Pavel

Hi Gang Like you all I have questioned what the best L/D of my 3 (now 1) gliders - DB800B, Stemme S10-VT and SparrowHawk were in reality suspecting that real L/Ds would be lower than the manufacturers published values. I have used a PDA for many years switching it between gliders. Software is...