MI5 has crossed the line, now that he is deliberately attempting to evade people's filters against his postings. Since he appears to be using gmail, I reported about 6 of today's postings to Google, with this message: "This poster cross-posts multiple messages this newsgroup that are entirely...

As I was looking @ some of the OLC flights posted recently, I discovered something new in the "Comments" column. Michael Poe's flight of 1/1/08 has a link to a Video he took on that flight. Way to go Mike!! I really enjoy the comments that some pilots make on their OLC submission. Movies are...

I was just curious if anyone experienced this befo I have a HP hx4700 series palmtop with bunch of batteries, the issue seems to be that if the battery pack goes dead completely; Ipaq does not charge it. Then if you install a battery that still holds some charge and put back in the cradle it...

I have been in the process of creating a glider club with Hph 304s 'jet option' sailplanes. We have two already on order with July 2008 delivery dates. I have been unable though to find insurance for these gliders. I have tried all the insurance companies found in Soaring magazine plus the...

A year ago I began having audio problems. I would only get the up sound at 4+. Sometimes, toward the end of the flight, I didn't even get sound at 5+. The instrument itself tracks the same as the Winter, and the averager works ( as confirmed by another pilot in the air.). Additionally, after an...

Parowan, thinking outside the box - An opportunity knocks! Is it just me? With the obvious decline of soaring participants in our sport shouldn't we really consider this a "good problem" to have, let me see if I have this right: "Way more Pilots want to race, not just fly but race with their...

Hi, I don't know if anyone has posted this here already, but I think many will find it useful. The SSA has put the Convention Schedule on their web site he http://www.ssa.org/convention/schedule.asp Many interesting speakers and events.

Saw this at the end of my AOPA magazine this month: http://www.findmespot.com/ Besides being a cheap insurance policy, I love the idea of nagging my friends via email of my soaring adventures. Some adventure races have the same type of email notification systems for participants to allow friends...

For those that may not have received this through regular channels http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E7-25212.pdf Craig

While I don't know much about this product, especially cost, it might be worth looking onto for someone familiar with the technology. Maybe it could be taylored for our specific needs. http://www.daysatphones.com/downloads/simplex.pdf Bill Daniels

If your interested in military aviation, check out this site http://www.ejection-history.org.uk/PROJECT/year_table.htm Fascinating accounts of worldwide ejection's, all types, all countries, Mirage, Harrier, Mig 17/19/21, F-105's, A-6's, A-4's, lots of F-4D's (I didn't know we had that...

The Soaring Safety Foundation (safety affiliate of the SSA) will conduct a Glider Flight Instructor Recertification Clinic in Seattle, WA on February 2 and 3, 2008. You need not be a CFI-Glider to attend. Clinic Hours: Saturday: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM Sunday: 8 AM to 5 PM. For more information or to...

Hi guys, In Australia we have a life extension on the main spar carry thru that ups the Blaniks service life another 5000hrs. Is such a thing available in USA? Is the Australian AD recognized by Uncle Sam? Cheers Fish

Time to part with my soaring library, including signed first edition copies of "Winning On The Wind" and "A Gaggle of One." Package deal, 19 books. Complete listing with photos on Paul Remde's classifieds site: http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/classifieds-misc.htm --Dan Barnes/ dbarnes at victor...

In a break with long-held tradition the SA Champs start in January this year. The practice day is tomorrow and the contest runs from 3rd to 12th January 2008 in beautiful Bloemfontein, Free State, RSA. Read about all the action on www.sssa.org.za

To all you glider pilots out there, This is to wish you a full year of safe flying, 12+ knots thermals and endless cloud streets at 18,000 ft. Cheers, Charles

Hi everyone: I searched the archives for a discussion of this topic, but found nothing recent, so here it goes. I got my power license two years ago. Shortly after I saw the light and was converted to gliders. I just passed my glider checkride a week ago. Alas, now I am back in school in...

Just uploaded some of my old soaring vids circa 1999-2001 to Your tube. http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=asw22pilot Enjoy Regards Al

Electrically Powered Ultralight Aircraft Below is a report of an electrically powered ultralight aircraft. Further down is information about Sonex's electrically powered home-built aircraft, and below that is information about Royal Aeronautical Society's 2007-8 design competition (submissions...

The proposed rule changes for 2008 US competition soaring are posted at SSA.org/sailplane racing/rules & process. Input is welcome. Final rules proposals go to the SSA for publication in the board "Blue Book" in mid January. Seasons Greetings to all from the SSA Competition Rules Subcommittee UH H...