The founder of Cambridge Aero Instruments has died; see the post for Raouf Ismail. He was a long time friend. It seems no one recognised his name, but he began the era of electronic instruments in gliders with his first variometer. John Firth

Anyone have an email address for John Joss? gkemp

Hi, This morning I got the idea of printing bugwipers in a 3D printer. Has anyone had the idea before me? /mike

There used to be a form on the old BGA site, that covered the syllabus and had several boxes to sign-off, "demo" , "Attemp" and "Satisf" for new pupils to work their waythrough. Have these gone, or just not to be found on the new BGA site ? Geoff

Cumulus Soaring, Inc. Pledge Drive Results - Success!!!! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! I am extremely happy to announce that the recent pledge drive has been a success! Thank you to everyone that pledged their support! I have been overwhelmed by the very kind words of support received and...

Is anyone in the SE US offering winch training? Especially a soaring school? Ron O

I just learned that there are (apparently) two panel sizes available in a 29? Large and normal (or small). 1) How does one determine which one is in a given glider (without being able to easily compare it to another)? Are there dimensions or is there a simple test? 2) Can you change between...

Does anyone have any opinions about the relative benefits of an "alligator" style opening trailer vs a full opening top? the Luebke plans trailer I am building will be 31 feet long and 53 inches wide with a 17.5 inch tall lower sides. the top would be 37 inches taller in the front half and taper...

I am pleased to announce that an Airspace module has just been added to Cloudstreet. You can now view airspace on a flight map and the task editing pane. You can also take advantage of the module's powerful features to import and edit airspace files. For more information on the module, please...

My Ventus bT is still for sale. It really shouldn't be just sitting in the trailer in the hanger. I'd really like to see it find a new home before the new year. I'm selling because I already bought a different glider. So, while I have it listed at $65k on wings and wheels, make me a offer and...

Pierre, would you have also a similar list for a Ventus bt, please ? Thanks Hans

Comparison with LXNAV FlarmView. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO8xWTto8vg Richard www.craggyaero.com

I'm looking to purchase a used Winter Variometer (57mm) in good working condition. Thanks! Mike Rinaldi

I am working on the turnpoint file for a contest in the US that will be run to IGC rules instead of US/SSA rules. I could use some help with this request. "The Landing Zone must show up in the AirSpace file, so people don't have to guess where it is, and the limit of it is officially defined....

EMPTY TOW BALL Wednesday 17 December 2014, traveling North from Jacksonville, FL area to Ashburn, VA. Willing to pick-up in the Seminole Lakes Gliderport area and deliver as far as Ridge Soaring in Julian, PA. or arranged pick-up point. Returning to the Jacksonville, FL area on or about 29 (start...

Hello, I have an as-new Power FLARM portable unit for sale. Antennae still in the shipping bag. Latest update. located in the USA (upstate NY). Make an offer: wayne.bezner.kerr at gmx dot comm

Can find information on hang/para gliding in Bulgaria, but only information on gliding is a long time in the past- believe the Womens European championships where held there at one time and there where gliding clubs at one time - but can't find any current information. Is there any current...

I am in the process of creating / editing a turnpoint list for another site in the US. I have created a few, this time I thought it might be good to gather input on what the best practices to do this as efficiently and accurately as is reasonable. Here the the notes I've written up so far on a...

Two place, side by side. VW engine. Rebuilt in Germany. Beautiful condition. Always hangared. $35,000. Location - Ridge Soaring Gliderport - Pennsylvania. Photos available. Contact

YouTube of PowerFlarm Warnings showing different displays System PowerFlarm Core to (LXNAV V7 and Butterfly Display) to Craggy Aero Ultimate Le57. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThNKceB7LNg Richard www.craggyaero.com