US Pilots, With the onset of cooler weather, I've had time to do a tiny project I've been meaning to work on for a long time. Many of you are aware that my website (http://www.soaringdata.info) can produce current US Temporary Flight Restriction airspace files in formats that work with most glide...

Hi Gang I recently purchased a portable PowerFlarm from Rex. It came with the old software and I downloaded the 1.2 firmware onto the micro SD card (supplied) and installed it so that the PCAS function would work. I then added the security code for my Mode S transponder which requires you to go...

Back seat available in brand new Arcus 20m for the Region 2 regionals in Mifflin. This will be a fundraising deal for the US soaring teams. The Arcus is generously provided by Pete Alexander. You will fly with Richard Walters, past national champion. He is no Karl Striedieck, but he promises not to...

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Has anyone flown from there or been a member? I'm thinking of moving clubs for a couple of reasons but thought I'd see if anyone had any views on here before I go take a look. Cheers Rob

Are there some standard colors for tubing for static, TE, etc.? Thanks, Fred

Day 2 of the 2011 Seniors is in the bag, and we all had a pretty good time of it. Weather seemed to be better to the south, so the CD called a 3-turn TAT; south to Myakka Head with a 15 mile radius, then ENE to Frostproof with a 20 mile radius, then NW to Blackwater Creek with a 20 mile radius,...

R6North Contest Poll Dear SSA Members: I'm gauging pilot interest for competing at a R6 North Contest to be held either at Ionia, Owosso, or Lenawee County (Adrian) airports in late June or July 2019. Both Adrian Soaring Club and Sandhill Soaring Club (my home club) have expressed an interest...

Hi All - As many newer computers arrive with 64-bit Windows, we created a new installation program that works in 64-bit. The link below installs 2.36 (for SN10B and SN10). Any feedback appreciated ! Thanks, Best Regards, Dave "YO...

I just got a note that there's a serial to iOS cable approved by Apple. Any programmers out there interested in writing an app to get data from a Cambridge 302 to an iPhone? I'd love not to have to drag my laptop out to the...

I am sitting at a Denny's in Titusville, Florida waiting to go to the visitors center at the space center with a friend who has tickets to the big show. Gonna watch the Space Shuttle take off up close and personal. The ultimate glider if you will....and hell....even if you won't. Walt

There is an ad on Ebay 1955 sailplane reported to have been flown by Chuck Yeager. See: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4521925927 Wayne http://www.soaridaho.com/

Planning a little trip around Africa -would like to visit gliding clubs/operations on the way. Apart from the well known clubs in South Africa and operations in Namibia, where else does gliding take place on the continent? -I have heard of operations in Zimbabwe, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Kenya in...

Is there a version of XCSoar that is compatible with the Compaq Aero 1550 (MIPS R4111, CE 3.0). Is so, is it available for download? I have downloaded Installxcsoar-ppc2002.exe. It installs ok but returns the error "not a valid Windows CE application" when atempting to run it. Don't want to...

Wanted LX7000 or LX7007 I am interested to buy a LX7000 or LX7007 Thanks Erich

Our club tows with a Pawnee and we have noticed a very slow fuel drip coming out of the fuel tank vent. This drip happens most of but not all of the time and it does not seem to matter whether the tank is full, half full, or near empty. Any ideas as to what the cause might be? Thanks

Here's a list of questions about restoring an ASW-15B model. How expensive is it to tint a canopy? What about hinging it? The old metal Ben Greene trailer sure could use some struts/hydraulic to help open and close the lid. It's really heavy. Anything to assist in opening it?

I am a collage student and glider pilot (recent CFIG) with 230 hours in gliders and 215 Hours in Power Planes (Towpilot) My dream is to fly in my first contest (the region 7 May 28 thru June 3). I am checked out in the following gliders: Duo Discus, LS-6, Discus CS, Grob 103, Grob 102, and...

I am not sure if it is correct technique, but I have learned over many = years that a slip followed by a skid seems to increase climb rate. The = idea is to alternate between the two maneuvers quickly. If done = properly and at a rapid rate, the result is amazing. GA

Sky Soaring is one club near Chicago. I fly out of the Beloit Airport with Sylvania Soaring in Wisconsin. It's only about an hour from Chicago. GORDY