Have you ever noticed the lack of images on glider manufactures web sites? Especially cockpit and closeups. Sure they have a few of the gliders flying, but auto manufactures have detailed images and even 360 cameras and the autos cost less then a quarter as much. Yeah I know there is more auto...

I have a new CN2 and I've loaded a (what I believe) is a carefully formatted .stx file. Tab delimited. Most of the waypoints show the correct positive field elevation. A few (seemingly random points) show a negative number. Specifically -3277.55916. The altitude in the file is 320. The column...

LX Nav requires a .cub file format for airspace. We need to create a .cub file for Seminole so that we have the Disney World TFR area not shown on standard airspace data files. I have tried to make one with SeeYou Mobile but once made I can't find the file. Anybody able to either make this for me...

I am not a frequent Amazon.com shopper but I just found out about 'Amazon Smiles'. It is a program in which Amazon donates 0.5% of your purchase price to a charity of your choice at no cost to you. The SSA is on their list, so shop away and support! Get your kids and friends to sign up,...

Not really soaring related but I saw four of these today while out for a run. They looked almost exactly like the linked photo, including being very near the edge of an approaching cloud deck. There were other interesting features in the clouds but I didn't have a camera with me. My non-soaring...

When I bought my current ASH26E in '03, I found the Schleicher gear handle (standard vertical design) wanting, at least for me. Problem was, especially on retraction, pulling the handle back towards me to raise the gear, my arm strength diminished the closer my elbow got to my torso . . . just when...

Hi, I am interested in getting a glider rating at Seminole Lake. I drove up last week to see the place and fell in love. When searching on the internet, I came across post on here saying that the owner bought the place with stolen money and is now getting deported back to Europe. The article...

I headed to Seminole Lake Gliderport this afternoon to catch the Seniors landing from their practice day, about an hour from home. I was amazed at how quickly folks were able to land and clear the runway for the next inbound plane. At times I would look up and see six or more folks preparing to...

Making a run southeast from Sunflower in Kansas. Hoping to launch at 11 central. Follow on SSA Tracker or glideport.aero

I have an ILEC SN10 which I'm not using. These are fantastic units, but time has moved on and new ones are fantasticer! My clearnav blows me away every time I fly with it. So, I'm offering my ILEC SN10 free of charge to one of the following: - An individual under 30 with an older glider (cirrus,...

Hello Everybody I worked for 20 years in ABB Deutschland and I have many colleagues who deal with electronic devices and GPS RF design. We conducted a study on the operation of FLARM and the latest firmware release. I describe below what we found, and we hope that other competent can confirm our...

After dropping my $100 "aviator" sunglasses and shattering a lense (and couldn't find replacement lenses), I turned to my old friend, Amazon. Here's what I settled on: Tifosi Sunglasses http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EKERBU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. At a quarter the...

I am hoping Darry will chime in here. At the convention I attended the FAA ADS-b presentation and spoke at length with the FAA reps (who were well versed in the technical aspects). The odd remark that stood out to me that they never quite angered was that TABS aircraft wouldn't have...

Was reading an article by Mike Borgelt that when flying through a thermal you will not circle in you should just fly the STF. I have always slowed in such thermals, sometimes slowing to thermal speed while putting the thermal flaps. I do try to accelerate before I leave the lift. My thought...

Hello All, A cousin of mine in the St Louis area is looking to learn a new skill and get into a new hobby; and he has just discovered gliders. Anyone on RAS want to volunteer to chat with him and/or invite him out to your local club or operation? Please let me know, thanks! --Noel

I just received a wing wheel for my new glider from MM Fabrication. I did not check for fit yet, but I have to say I am impressed with the build quality. When I was about to make a decision which wing wheel to buy I looked for information here and I did not find much. This is the reason I am...

Hi all, I've found enough info on the internet about advantages of sealing all control surfaces with mylar tape but I'm struggling a bit to find anything about benefits of sealing inboard edge of aileron gap with a plate fitted to wing. Here is the link to picture that illustrates what I'm...

Gents, I believe the GPS antenna on my 302 has bitten the dust. Anyone know of a good replacement for it? There seem to be several different types and sensitivity ratings and I'm not sure what would be the best fit for a replacement. Also, does anyone know the correct name or type of connector...

I'm helping out a bit with the Seniors displaying latest HRRR high resolution model output for the Seniors: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8djv55iko02vfwx/AAB8JZwD1Jr-pK0BiRwrIClFa?dl=0 Drill down to the day. HRRR model graphics are for hourly data 15Z to 23Z: PBL Height (Thermal Height) LCL Height...

I have logged in on the demo opportunity , I get the your linked to topmeteo window but that's it. It's like jammed up won't go anywhere. What can I do Is there someone from TopMeteo or See You that can help?? Maybe if I could start over it might work?? Thanks Glenn