For some reason my glider came with an indicator with a ridiculously high maximum reading. I would like to replace it with something that has much more space in the most often used regions of the dial. Can you just install a new instrument or does it need to be somehow calibrated or tuned to an...

Harrowing pictures and video. Thankfully, nobody was seriously hurt. Pictures: http://www.myfoxorlando.com/story/24923080/2014/03/08/plane-collides-into-skydivers-parachute-mid-air News Story: http://www.myfoxorlando.com/video?clipId=9926200&autostart=true

I can't remember where I saw it but is calibration check on the 302 now required every 5 years vs. 2 ? Also who still does them? -karl

Looking back through the threads for past few years, it doesn't look like there has been a Region 1 race since 2008. Do any of the racers from the area think there will be a race in Region 1 in the near future? Is there any interest from the clubs in the Region in getting together to organize...

Hi I am visiting Manhattan Kansas 25 Mar - 14 Apr (my son works at K State). I am a UK glider pilot with 2500 hrs, 3 Diamonds (in the UK!), an instructor and comp pilot. Could anyone stateside give me advice on licencing and what gliding I might be able to do prior to my visit. Regards

$2.99 for a real time merge of ADS-B and radar? Is this too good to be true or is it time for me to finally break down and buy a smart phone? There is no obvious subscription fee (but that might be buried in the fine...

Hi I am visiting Manhattan Kansas 25 Mar - 14 Apr (my son works at K State). I am a UK glider pilot with 2500 hrs, 3 Diamonds (in the UK!), an instructor and comp pilot. Could anyone stateside give me advice on licencing and what gliding I might be able to do prior to my visit. Regards

Prior post did not include my email address. Please reply to rayr08057 at comcast dot net.

Strong 2002 Model 303 "Para-Cushion", 26 ' mid-cut canopy, great condition, last repack June 2011. $750 plus shipping from NJ. Price is based on 8 years remaining of assumed 20 year life and current replacement cost $1880. If you wish I will arrange for a repack at cost prior to shipment . Ray

Apparently, the www.cloudstreet.org website got hammered with viewing requests following the original post about the soon to be released "Cloudstreet: Soaring the American West" trailer. Sorry about that. The following link should provide better access to the four minute...

On Wednesday, July 10, 2002 6:23:16 AM UTC+10, Bruce wrote: Does anyone have any experience using a Wilga as a towplane? Does anyone have any reports from a CH640 used as a towplane. I understand some French clubs have done some Trials. Regards Stuart Welsby RAAF Richmond Gliding club

The LX8080 fits directly into an 80 mm instrument hole but has a small screen. Does anyone out there have one of these units and can give an opinion as to if the screen size is adequate or not? The trend is going towards larger screens but being able to install a navigation system in limited space...

Dan, Have misplaced your e-mail - please send to me.

I am very interested in this device and I was wondering if anyone has been using one yet. I was think of using it with a nano as my FR. Any comments are appreciated.

For Sale ASG-29 15/18 Year 2009, 472 hrs ClearNav + ClearNav Vario ESA TE multiprobe + ESA Pitot Tube ILEC SN10 Power Flarm 2 1/8th Winter Airspeed and Altimeter Dittel FSG 2 Radio O2 with Mountain High

M-ASA sponsored Region 4 North Soaring Contest to be held at Fairfield, PA October 12-18, 2014. Official practice day will be Saturday October 11, 2014. Come enjoy the beautiful fall colors of historic Gettysburg area of central Pennsylvania and experience thermal, ridge and wave flying. Come...

Here's Gordon Boettger's DeLorme InReach track: https://share.delorme.com/GordonBoettger The SSA Tracker site only shows his Spot. Jim Payne is also doing his zig-zag out of Minden. Also, some Sat photos, cockpit Iphone photos, and HRRR model mountain depiction. We both discussed whether or not...

I've thought about what might happen if a bird and I were to collide in flight. How about running into a fish? http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fish-strike-stops-jets-takeoff-at-florida-air-force-base/ Ray

Due to an upgrade in my panel, I am selling my becker 4201 radio. Comes complete with wiring harness and manual and release to service. price $725 including postage

Hello All: Am doing a work up of the profitability (or not) of the glider manufacturing and sales businesses. Among the unknowns a 1) What do we believe the profit margins are on the sale of a glider by the manufacturer? For instance, an ASG-29? 2) What do we believe the various reps/agents...