Hi, my radio transmission of my DG400 becomes weaker One of the causes could be the microphone element. Filser only sells the entire swann neck, does anyone know the specifications of such a microphone ? Thanks !

Looking for servicable English made Variometer, airspeed. Late 30's or mid 40's Thanks Bob Gaines USA

Anyone heading to Applebays from Tehachapi or Cal City? The National Soaring Museum needs a favor. Thanks, Bob Gaines USA

Does anyone know the story of Competition Identification numbers and/or letters? Who decided they were necessary? When? Why? etc... (It's cold, gray, wet, and winter and I was just wondering

"I Want To FLY!"-(Youth) My store to raise funds for flying lessons http://www.cafeshops.com/IWantToFly Hi! My name is Trace. I am 13 years old and LOVE to fly planes and gliders. I have a deal with my parents to split the cost of my flying lessons. My dad helped me start my "I want To FLY!"...

The Club Survey is now online at http://206.168.3.4/survey/surveys.php and will close January 14, 2004. This comprehensive survey will allow the SSA and the Club and Chapter Committee to better promote and serve soaring clubs in the US. The information will be used to update the database and...

The Sailplane Racing Association site now has a domain name: sailplane-racing.org http://sailplane-racing.org/index.html The new 2003 Rules Committee Meeting Minutes and 2004 Rules Summary have also been posted to the site. Please advise if you have operational issues.

There is a good brief article titled 'A Quick No Math Technique for Locating the Gross Weight C.G. of Your Sailplane' by Stanley A. Hall, Sunnyvale, California, in Soaring Magazine, September 1997,

Still thinking about VNE and whether it is usually stated as a TAS rather than an IAS (one must read the POH to be sure, of course). I've gotten the notion, probably from comments I've not understood very well, that the "coffin corner" is the intersection of stall speed as an IAS indication on the...

Pez completes his $20 ride. www.soaravenal.com If you are tired of clicking through the episodes and just want to go directly to the new one, click on the "What's New" link on the first page. Usually, there is a New Pez link inside that avoids having to go through the S. O. S. over and over...

Does anyone have any data on what the wire loads and wire speeds are in a typical winch launch. Thanks, Gary

Ian Fallon, author of the NOTAMPLOT software which yields a graphic representation of NOTAM data for the UK, has posted the following good news for UK pilots: 'Thought you might interested in the following press release: http://www.flyer.co.uk/news/newsfeed.php?artnum=89 'I will be re-enabling...

What glider will provide the best characteristics for mountain wave ascents to record heights? What are those characteristics...air foil design, lofting characteristics, L/D ratio, oxygen system, etc. What publications provide the design information for mountain wave ascents? Jer

I am in the process of buying my first glider. I have been looking on a few. Should I expect the current owner to have document signed by a FAA inspector (or someone similar) stating the weight of the glider? How do I know the weight is what the owner is telling me? Regards

As the gift-giving holidays loom, consider buying a USA Junior Team T-shirt. I have left-over stock in most sizes XXL to S and even a few Child sizes (a "junior" shirt for really "junior" kids?), colors tan, grey, and white (long-sleeve on white). Art by 3-time Junior pilot Joe Walter, details...

I did some research on the background and licenses of the Wright Flyer team: Ken Wayne Hyde - ATP AMEL, no glider license Terry Lane Queijo - ATP AMEL, CFI AMEL, no glider license Chris Johnson - couldn't find FAA info but bio seems no glider license Kevin Bruce Kochersberger - Commercial glider...

Today I called my three local TV stations and asked/suggested they edit a clip of the Wright Flyer on tonight's news. Getting the Wright Flyer IN the air is one accomplishment. Encouraging young people to be interested in flying requires getting the Wright Flyer ON the air. If you want to help...

Does anyone know if the Prue Super Standard is/was rated for aerobatics? The TC lists it as "High Performance Sailplane". Thanks, Clark

Hi, i just sold my LX20 and am in the process of making my LX5000 FAI capable.An option is to upgrade it to version 9.xx. Both options are expensive , about 750 euro together. This V9.xx allows to couple the device fully with winpilot. Any experience around with 9.xx ?

Just think if the Wrights hadn't got it right 100 years ago today we'd all still be stuck with winch launches. :-) Cool logo on google.com today Ian