I have an S80 and just installed the remote stick. Everything is working fine except the sc glide/climb momentary switch. Pressing it cycles through the menus as if it is wired together with the 'enter' button. It doesn't change between climb and cruise modes as expected. I have auto-switching...

Hey all I'm arriving Charlotte Apt 5pm on Wed 17th and wondering if anyone else is arriving similar time - I need to figure out a 1 way ride to Greenville on the Wed evening. I guess there are shuttles but thought gliding company would be more enjoyable. Can help with cost sharing. Anyone...

I've got a parachute I purchased April 2010 new from Para-Pharnalia. I used a handful of times while I had my plane. I won't have a need for it for a while so will be putting it up for sale. Excellent condition. It is the 240lb model. It has the cotton back-liner, standard straps (not...

I shot my first batch of PPG concept today, and it shot slower (and had more orange peel) than I expected. When I was shooting the primer, I accidentally over reduced it - and discovered that it sprayed much better. Smoother finish and faster spray. I mixed the PPG per the instructions: 4...

I just sent out an email to all registered pilots. In case a pilot doesn't get it, or your haven't registered yet, I am posting here as well. Link to update #1 and contest site: https://sites.google.com/site/nephisoaring/2016-nationals-info/2016-update-1 If you have a high pilot ranking and...

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Come one, come all! The Region 8 contest at Ephrata is now ready to take your online entry. We consistently get 30+ entrants, good soaring weather (last year we flew every day), and foster a great relaxed-but-competitive atmosphere. This year we're moving the contest dates to June 5th -...

Hi, I just learned that registration is now open for the 2016 U.S. Region 7 Soaring Contest in Albert Lea, Minnesota. I have registered and am looking forward to the contest very much! I hope you will come fly with us. Details on SSA site: http://www.ssa.org/Contests?cid=2344 Contest Web...

Push to connect (ptc) fittings have been around for several years and are becoming very popular for general plumbing. I decided to try them for panel plumbing on the Duck Hawk since space is limited behind the panel. I also used small diameter tubing since I have no flow based instruments. The...

Six weeks ONLY June - Mid July. Yes - we will have a tow plane available: a 210 HP C172. Not the quickest tug off the line, but has done fine for two seasons including ballast on all but the hottest days. I would prefer to keep "groups" to 8 - 10 max, so it is imperative that you call me in...

Here is one of the speaker presentations planned for the 2016 SSA convention in Greenville SC FEB. 18 - 20. The winch this presentation is based on will be on display in front of the Carolina Soaring booth. http://ssaconvention.org/ Building & Operating a Winch-What I Would Do Differently if I...

2016 SSA Convention Speaker session on anti collision technology. http://ssaconvention.org/ Just another reason to come to Greenville for the convention. We are getting our annual ice storm out of the way this weekend, so the weather's going to be great, come on down. SF Anti-Collision...

With all the discussion about FLARM, ADS-B and the Pros/Cons, I thought the time is right to bring some facts into the discussion. Last September I had a near mid air with a C421. Since I had recently equipped over the previous winter with a Mode S transponder (Trig T22), I was curious whether: 1)...

The USA Rules Committee will not recommend any changes to the existing rules related to FLARM for the 2016 season. John Godfrey (QT), Chair

I am looking for spare parts for an LS1 landing gear. If anyone has any LS3 or LS1f parts available please do let me know. Thanks Andres Miramontes amiramon at gmail dot com

I've recently purchased an LS-3a. My P.O.H. does not include a Polar Curve Graph, so I'm having difficulty finding difficulty in finding speeds for Min. sink, speeds to fly in Headwind/Tailwind, and in sink. Any Help is appreciated.

Hello all, I have interest in exploring and taking part in a soaring safari in the summer of 2016. Being somewhat new to soaring, (approximately 120 hours of glider time verses 3000 in power), I would like to expand my horizons. I would like to explore the potential of venturing out to the front...

So, have at it. Dump your gripes here, link other threads as you see fit. Lets NOT derail other threads with the, "Same ole crap" so you can see yourself complain. You will NOT get an academy award for your complaints..... maybe even someone will read & comment. If you're outside the US, don't...

Just wondering how others feel about sport cameras in the cockpit. Does it help with learning or is it a distraction? Would it help in accident investigations? I've seen some speculation with accidents and if a camera had been on pilot then that could help determine if a medical emergency was...

Was wondering if anyone could recommend a task planning program or excel file, that I could use to plan tasks i.e., FAI triangles, etc. Western USA with emphasis on CA, NV, UT.