Hi all, I have a Dittel FSG71M that needs rep., and found this site via google: https://sites.google.com/site/threeuniform/dittel-fsg71m It seems like the same problem - but I have a few questions and would like to get in contact with the owner of the site / ventus 2c '3U' (name or contact info...

I have been battling with the Delorme folks a bit and have won a big, big argument with them that I think will benefit some of you. The frustration I have had with Spot is its poor website interface, sub standard social app integration and general poor usability. The Spot connect device for...

To our readers, this is to advise that the March issue was airmailed on February 23 and should be with you in about 5/6 days. Probably our best issue yet. Always pleased to get feed back. Editor

Google Glass is an eyeglass mounted voice controlled heads up display, computer, video camera, Siri-like assistant. This video includes a demonstration of someone wearing Glass while flying aerobatics (powered): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1uyQZNg2vE Google is accepting proposals for the...

This is mostly about the starting batteries in your ground vehicles and storage batteries in your RVs. Like most Pb battery users, I've lost more batteries to sulfation than all other causes combined. Deep, prolonged discharge does it every time. I killed another auto battery over the...

View details on Wings and Wheels page 10. Will sell with or without instruments. http://www.wingsandwheels.com/want-ads10.htm Barry

Can anyone point to a source of information of the effects of cold weather on gliders being winched? Specifically, I'd like to know the impact of temperatures that are below zero Celsius on the life span and maintenance on a fiberglass glider. Thanks in advance, Andrew

I looked for an announcement on www.sac.ca but did not find one. I hope it is OK if I make you people aware here, I recall we had people from all around the world in the old Roundtable forums. I am not a SAC person, so get in touch with your Zone Director for questions. If you are a SAC member,...

A gathering of our soaring tribes in Houston! The Soaring Safety Foundation (SSF) Seminar "Who's In Charge Here?" is next Saturday afternoon FEB 23, at 3 PM in the Hyatt North Houston hotel meeting rooms. Stay for the Soaring Society of America Awards dinner and general membership meeting...

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List, Am installing PF Brick into a 27. At first I was going to address the 27/29 Yahoo list but thought I might reach a wider range of experience here. I flew all of last season including a contest with a PF portable on a Williams Soaring mount on the glare shield and it worked great (And yes it...

In your opinion, what was the best performing vario you have ever used? Specifically, the one that got you centered in and to the top of the thermal in the least amount of time. Let's ignore products because they have the latest "bells and whistles" add ons, latest technology, sexy appearances, or...

Dear List, We all know that moving maps and pressure tranducing varios are just a fad. Ok seriously, SN10 with vario for sale with accessories (USB converter and Remote). Version 2.35. 1350 or best half way serious offer. Trades considered. Would not mind a transponder (Plus cash of course) or...

Does anyone have a link to, or a copy of, an English language paper or explanation about Dr Herbert Pirker's final glide theory? I can't even locate one in German via Google. I can find snippets about it relating to implementation on StrePla in 2006vand I understand that a couple of the NavBoxes...

This research describes the soaring techniques of falcons and storks in thermaling and descending flight (climbing and running). Looks like good old evolution has found out about Paul McCready's insights already many million of years ago, is anybody...

Fantastic collection of soaring history online. The Lakes Gliding Club in the UK has scanned the British Gliding magazines beginning with 1930, and mo http://www.lakesgc.co.uk/mainwebpages/oldsandgmagazines.htm Here is the 1970 Marfa (TX) World Soaring Championship article (from the British...

I have been trying to contact Komet, and Harold Ennulat, with no response. Are they on vacation? Thanks

Spring is getting near. I want to learn cross-country flying. I want to do the 50 km flight for the Silver badge. Here’s the first option I’ve looked at: http://www.nscale160.com/xc/ Bermuda High (SC79, 550' msl) is 34 nautical miles west of the Marlboro County Jetport (KBBP, 147'msl). Using the...

I saw in a previous OLC thread that it was possible to search for flights by glider type. How do you go about doing that? I'd like to compare fights in my ASW 15 with other 15s for the year in my region, country, etc.

I have a set of Jaxida all weather glider covers. I have been using them to cover my glider while in the hangar. Covers are not new but are in good shape. I have only used them outside twice in 5 years. Covers were originally made and used for KA8 but I have been using them on an SZD55.No info on...