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I thought it would be an interesting experiment to take an IGC trace and figure out rates of climb. That much was pretty easy. I took consecutive IGC file B-records and with just a little math I was able to determine the ft/min or meters/min climb rates*. I then thought it would be a good...

Just read Franks post on Soaring Cafe (yesterday's and today's) and sit here shaking my head. Following Frank's account of the story, the SSA gave the Spot tracking 'business' that he had developed with his partner to another party without even contacting Frank. Mark Hawkins and Frank had the...

March 13, 2013 - Vario News From Seniors Cold, windy and blue here but I have flown four days for about 11 hours. Several pilots are currently flight testing the latest code for the ClearNav Vario "Club" model. In addition to numerous improvements in basic variometry functions, we have added...

Is this still available? Is the refurbish mostly for cosmetic/display or is there any software or performance update? Thanks rstutzmann @ gmail.com

Hi guys, I'm looking for a sliding dump handle idea, it needs to travel 2 inches, maybe a notched plate with a handle....any ideas or drawings? GL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEDe0_Unpus&feature=share Enjoy! Sean F2

I read on the Flarm forum that Canadian pilots get 5% discount on their insurance rates if Flarm is installed. I wonder if any attempt was made by SSA to negotiate similar deal with Costello? Ramy

Not that anyone's keeping track, but no USA gliders or glider pilots were involved in an accident or incident in February (or January, & so far, in March). Woo hoo! This wasn't the case the past two years. Long may this condition continue...

Let's not forget, guys and gals, that it's a freaking *simulation*. Referring to Scott Manley's article in Soaring this month, of course. Primacy, anyone? Concerned, Evan Ludeman / T8

Do ALL the current features work on the new vario? Does the electronic total energy work? Are all filters(features)enabled for electronic TE? Or does it require a TE probe for to to currently work and are all filters(features)enabled? When all features are enabled(?)what is preferred... A TE...

Hi there, I’m getting a bit confused about what is broadcast and what can be done with the data provided. The main question is: • Can I (from a ground station equipped with a Flarm connected to a PC via a serial link) see other gliders around/above me in real time, and display these on my own...

"Buy it now" for $750. Will place on ebay with much lower reserve in a few days if not sold by then. The whip antenna includes a magentic base for metal topped vehicles. ~ted/2NO (collecting scratch for an Oudie, one used item at a time ...)

Two years young, GPS antenna and old cables, original box, works great. No longer needed thanks to my PowerFLARM. ~ted/2NO (tedcwagner ... gmail ...)

Hawke Tracking is again providing SPOT and Delorme InReach tracking for the 2013 Senior Nationals. Tracking maps are available at Map URL's Google Maps - http://www.hawketracking.org/snats/files/tracking.htm Google Maps Large - http://www.hawketracking.org/snats/files/trackinglarge.htm Mobile -...

Does anyone know if a service exists, assiting with exporting a glider to the US from Europe? Looking for brokering, delivery to port and shipping arrangements. Thanks, Wells

Does anyone know the redline IAS for the Nimbus 4 at 45000 and 55000 feet? Does ballast make a difference? Thanks AH

Closer, but still needs help. Look, you can get the Chile Grand Prix DVD at one level! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vingaroversverige/wings-over-sweden-0?ref=live

I noticed one or two users that had problems when their CUP turnpoint file contained tasks that used numbered turnpoints. In one example, the turnpoint file started with "01Beloit-WI". Any tasks using that turnpoint (or any other numbered one) would get messed up. That issue has been corrected,...

I recently downloaded a flight to the OLC and got a red V for validation does anyone know how to fix this or what the problem is? all this stuff worked last year. SF