Hi, This may seem off-topic, but actually it is not. I have been doing a lot of testing with my iPAQ 210 and several soaring GPS units and CF Card GPS units (through a CF Card Serial Port) and I seem to have found a bug in the iPAQ 210's hardware or software. The GPS data is interrupted...

8/30 Tow Pilot George Harrison O.D. Wayne Hoover Instructor: Scott Anderson 8/31 O.D. Mark Mulder

When we made my fuselage, it was winter and we were heating the shop with a propane heater. Propane releases moisture during combustion. So........molds are waxed multiple times, gelcoat (shurfab polyester product) is sprayed into the mold, we leave the heater on and go home for the...

Hod Taylor celebrated his 89th birthday August 20 with a 2 1/2 hour flight over the beautiful Carson Valley and Lake Tahoe in a Duo Discus out of Minden. Many readers will remember Hod from his days at Black Forest Soaring, where he flew a triple lennie and entertained other pilots with his...

We are now cought up with the backlog of orders and actually have some LX8000 colour computers in stock. Also have some LX7007 trade-ins. These will have the new V 1.2 software and new secondary unit and wiring etc.Go to our wibsite for prices : www.solairecanada.com or call (519) 461-1464 for...

Nimbus 3D SN # 11 1992 ~630 hrs TT. Alum. Cobra. SN-10B both seats with Garmin GPS , Ilec SB-9. CAI GPS and PDA cradles both cockpits. Dittel Radio, Becker Transponder, EDS O2, Full Jaxida covers, 2 Softie Parachutes. Full System ready to Fly ...

I stumbled upon this very well done glider video of a long cross country glider flight in Wangaratta, Austrailia. It uses a well done voice over to explain all that is happening during the flight. This would be a good introductory XC video. Notice that they mention the "Diamond C" badge which,...

I believe someone sold an IS-28B2 in the past year or so on W+W, that was accompanied by an extra canopy and frame. Does anyone know where that canopy is, or where there might be another spare one in the US? Thanks... Marc

Is there a way to input a security code in a Cambridge GPS_NAV and seal it without spending hundreds of dollars? Inquiring minds want to know. Steve Michalik

ASG 29 15/18 serial #16, complete, w/metal Cobra trailer, 2003 Damon Ultrasport 40' dissel coach w/goldwing motorcycle, for sale, only as a complete package. Firm $245,000.00. Please, serious inquires only, contact email... . Thermal tight, Soar high, Fly safe........#711.

My Ka-6 currently has no TE compensation for the Vario. At one time it had a Scheumann compensator installed, but this nifty box didn't come with the glider. So now I am looking to install a TE probe. Does anyone have any recent experience in installing one? I was initially thinking about the...

Two Seater 20 metre Grand Prix There will be a two seater 20 metre Grand Prix class as a support event. This class will operate to the same rules with a different task as the single seaters. http://grandprix.narromineglidingclub.com.au

Just a quick note (or shameless plug), you can now register to watch the UK Grand Prix qualifiers online, www.gp2008.co.uk Each day (weather permitting) there will be a live webcast of the task, 5 mins delayed from realtime, plus you can watch previous days footage. It's not free unfortunately -...

I was going to use Mammmoth as one of my safety airports today, but found out it was closed for resurfacing! The NOTAM states MMH 05/005 MMH AD CLSD EXC HEL ON PRKG APRON TIL 0809150700 So those soaring near Mammoth airport (at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California for the rest of...

I am pleased to announce IGC-approval of two new types of GNSS Flight Recorder, with effect from 31 August 2008. This follows test and evaluation by the IGC GNSS Flight Recorder Approval Committee (GFAC) in accordance with Annex B to the Sporting Code and the Specification for IGC-approved GNSS...

Still no rules for 2008 on the OLC website... A query sent a week ago to help at onlinecontest still hasn't been answered. Last year there were 19 rounds and we have now completed 19 rounds this year. So is it over? -Tom

Folks, I'm after a cheap audio vario for the Pirat, to replace a CAVII. Requirements are (a) cheap (b) 80mm (c) cheap (d) working (e) cheap. Anyone? Ian

I need to buy a new inner tube for the club's L-23. I was hoping to do that this week, but I forgot to check the valve style before leaving the field last weekend. Can someone tell me if it is straight or right-angle type? Also, are people routinely substituting the 5.00x5 size for the...

I went to this website....... http://www.svsp.co.uk/Shop%20Website/pages/Books.htm .........to order a book on refinishing glider gel coats. Unfortunately, the USA was not an option to ship to. Anyone know of any books I could buy from either yourself, or a website that goes through the...

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