I was wondering if anyone has developed an audio vario ring tone for cell phones. Wayne HP-14 "Six Foxtrot" http://www.soaridaho.com/

In the east (i.e., where we're generally below 10,000 ft.), if a glider is not flying in Class A, B, or C airspace, does a transponder fall under the 24-month inspection rule? From the latest AOPA email advisory (emphasis added): **************** Question: I know an altimeter inspection is only...

I was quite disappointed that my Winter 4FGH40 altimeter required repair after being in service for only 5 years. I was, however very pleased with the service provided by Winter. They had my altimeter less than one week and returned it repaired, with the new style pointers, and with a new EASA...

Has anyone signed up or planing on going? I have not seen a listing of competitors, yet Udo

I completed a weight and balance on my LS-4 and want to put additional weight in the rear. The weight and balance included the 5.5 lb battery that is in the tail. Anyone have any advice or experience? Don (CX)

Hi, I have created a Condor Tips document for new Condor Competition Soaring Flight Simulator users. It is available he http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/condor.htm Let me know if you experienced Condor users have any corrections or additions for the document. I'm relatively new to the...

I'm trying to use LXasBrowser.exe (from LX Nav's web site) to load existing airspace file(s) (OpenAir(TM), Tim Newport-Peace, etc) and export them to SeeYou binary (.cub) files. The documentation and help files for the software are not helping. I'm able to load the existing airspace files but when...

Curious if anyone has tried some of the PDA screen protectors that also claim to reduce the glare. If so, which one worked best? TIA

What's the going rate for X-C glider transport? Gary Boggs www.nwskysports.com

Zander flight computers - are there any experts out there for the latest Zander flight computer - please send me an email - I now own one and would like to ask some questions. Thanks in advance.

Has anyone had experience of specifying a trailer for a DuoDiscus. Specifically looking for any useful information on the X version with winglets. I have the brochures for Cobra (Spindelberger) and Komet (Anschau) After the cost of a DuoDiscus XLT the trailer is not going to be that significant...

Howdy - My friend and former undergrad advisor is looking for an aerial photo of a dust devil or dust devils for a project he's working on. The word "aerial" is key. There are lots of photos on the web from the ground. There also exist photos of Martian dust devils, but he's looking for...

Some time ago there was a discussion about influence of (thin) airfoil on climb performance of sailplane. I am not a regular reader of the group, so my post is slightly delayed. Influence of airfoil characteristics on climb performance and final cross-country speed was the main objective studied...

We are having trouble at our airport. Our airport, here in Oregon, USA, is owned by The Port of Hood River, and is federally funded. It’s a small, uncontrolled airport and on a busy day, probably has about a dozen non glider flights. We generally fly our gliders on the windy days, and have the...

The Post Mills Soaring Club is seeking volunteer pilots to tow gliders with our Cessna L-19 Bird Dog and CFIG's to instruct in our gliders. Tow Pilot candidates must have extensive experience in high performance tail wheel aircraft and be willing to work for at least one full day at a time on a...

Question: Can a conventional powered airplane take off from a conveyor belt which is moving at the same speed but in an opposite direction? I was surprised at people's range and passion of answers when I asked this of my glider club. People were absolutely sure it wouldn't work or it would work....

It seems that every day now some electronics giant is announcing their micro fuel cell. See: http://www.goodcleantech.com/2008/05/sony_presents_tiny_hybrid_fuel.php What I want to know is whether these things have a place in gliders. The first concern that pops into my head is that they must...

Does anyone know of a good flight simulator program for a laptop? I have several pre-solo students who are big in flight simulator programs for powered airplanes and there seem to be a few programs on the net for gliders. Any opinions on which one is the best would be appreciated. Phillip LaBerge

Hi, A club member asked me an intersting question this weekend. Are the gliders from Finland: * P-I-Ks ("Pee Eye Kay") or * PIKs ("Picks") I've heard both, but I'm wondering if there is a definitive answer to this? Does it vary by country?

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