On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 4:06:37 PM UTC-5, HGXC wrote:

I don't think there is anything wrong with renewing a few classic discussions.

The problem with searching for old discussions before posting a question is that newbies (like me) pick up a lot on RAS from questions that we never think to ask. So if people search for their question and don't repost the question, our ignorance remains unrequited.

And that ignorance is deep and wide. I did not even realize that the PW-5 was Spawn of Satan. Seriously, there seem to be an endless stream of "good to know" and even a few "really important to know" topics. You make us less dangerous to you by educating us.

I wish there were a book of "soaring lessons learned". Last Fall I learned the hard way that the "caster wheel" on a glider trailer tends to vibrate loose and drag on the pavement. Where am I suppose to have learned that? My pappy did not get his hands dirty very often and my education is deficient in many areas of practical knowledge.

Civilized online communities maintain FAQ lists. In lieu of that... keep the repeat questions coming.