I don't recall ever seeing an estimate of the performance loss in a glider as a function of yaw string deflection. Does anyone know what it is? Ultimately, I'm wondering how much attention should be paid to deflections of, say, 1/8", 1/4", 1/2", etc., on the usual 4"-5" long yaw string. I...

This was on a web: http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/Mandiesafterglidercrash/tabid/209/articleID/42323/cat/41/Default.aspx Must be Herbert Weiss?? His score is missing...

Last year I was looking for such a device to allow me to montitor my speed more easily on approach so I didn't have to glance at the panel during this critical stage of flight. I found this affordable, small box that plumbs into your pitot line and runs on 12V. It is made in England. I only turn it...

http://designtekk.com/photos/Karl-KK.jpg My father-in-law, Karl Kretschmer, passed away peacefully this evening after a number of years of declining health. Karl was 91 years old and had a wonderful life flying around the world as a career Pan AM flight engineer – he actually lived the golden...

If you have, I would like to discuss it with you. MarkGrubb(at)aol.com 661.557.0673

After a sweet flight, I get home to discover that the flight trace did not copy onto the USB stick. Do I need to bring a computer with me to the airport to check each time before I leave the glider that the trace made it?

Gordon Boettger was to launch today for a downwind dash hoping for 3000k. Any word? Gary GB

I just received some very bad news regarding Charlie Spratt. This is a very tough letter to write. If you don't know Charlie Spratt - he has been a soaring contest CD (Competition Director) at many soaring contests around the USA over the last few decades. He did a great job running soaring...

PC console program to create tab-delimited files for importing into a spreadsheet-based logbook. http://www.justsoar.com/public/igc2tablog/ (Yes -- free!) 2NO

Following is the tentative schedule for our Soaring Seminar. If you have not reserved a space, please do so soon, (phone, useour web site or email) as the available space is filling up. It will be an outstanding event. 2008 Soaring Seminar Schedule March 29 - 30

Does the iPAQ 38xx with it's 206 MHz processor work ok with Winpilot ADV.I'm a bit concerned that with the mapping feature on that the whole thing may slow right up - any advice much appreciated.

Anyone driving chicago to arizona in the next few months? A friend is looking for help with glider delivery. contact John Harrison at jharrison46 atsign gmail dot com John cochrane

http://home.comcast.net/~johan.larson/soaring/sailorsofthesky.html I know many who say this article is why they are in soaring.

This week I had the pleasure to fly with a couple of freshly minted 2nd Lt.'s from the US Air Force Academy class of 2006. They were converting their glider time from the USAFA soaring program to civilian CFIG's. To say this young lady and gentleman are "good sticks" would be an understatement. ...

The regionals are on at Ely. If you go to ElySoaring.com you will see that Carl Herold will have a area orientation June 2 thur the 4 with the regionals from the 5th thur the 11th of June. Those of you going to Parowan might just want to drop over to Ely and get in a few days of Carl's camp,...

I am going to be flying in a Duo Discus from the rear seat in the near future. Since I am fairly large, 6'1', 245lbs, I am wondering about the weight limitations and the size of the rear seat. Can anyone help? Thanks! GORDY

At the suggestion of my A&P and in case any owners are not part of the Lak-17 group on Yahoo! where it's already posted, I'm sending this to the entire group: All: On Sunday (June 20), I experienced a landing gear malfunction. While extending the gear before landing, the nub which fits into the...

http://www.firnspiegel.com/perlan/ Well I suppose those that have a problem with Klaus Ohlman flying a self-launcher in the Andes, can go apes--t over this :)

OK.What goes faster then the speed of light, and cracks the 100 mph barrier at Parowan for the first time??? Well, its a ASW 27b, DRY, driven by GW, Steve Koerner. On a 2 hr TAT. All classes flew a TAT cause of build ups. We launched early, 11:25 am was first tow. Black flat bottom building cu are...

Our club Discus has a spot for a battery just aft of the rudder pedals but the straps are MIA. Is it safe to make new straps or use Velcro for attaching the battery hold down? Brian 17