In last two years I have added several interesting features to the flyWithCE Flight Recorder and flyWithCE Logbook. Usually news that accompanies release is too short and new features are buried between other features in the users manual (that most likely nobody reads until there is something...

For those of you with a strong stomach and a sound sense of humor, check out Mr. Webers latest antics: http://dg-flugzeugbau.de/betreuung-e.html Cheers, Lars Peder

I'm going with a BRS, so my 26' Strong back pack is for sale, never used, repacked annually, good condition, repacked 3/10/10, $500 JJ Sinclair

Hi all, I'm currently doing a project on gliders designed within the last ten years and one of the crucial aspects is knowing the mean camber profile for various lift coefficient calculations. I was wondering whether a) Any modern gliders are using NACA type airfoils? b) Whether anyone knows...

I am looking for an extra Colibri mounting bracket. If anyone has one they are willing to part with it would appreciated. Thanks Kevin

Hi, I have decided to buy a Dell Streak 5" for XCSoar, replacing my old iPaq hx4700. It runs with Android, not Windows CE. We will release a "stable" version of XCSoar for Android in March or April 2011, and this switch to Android in my own glider will give me...

Hi, I'm the person behind a new web service - Go Get Adventure - http://www.gogetadventure.com which allows any adventure activity provider to find new customers, by advertising their activities for free on the site. I'm looking for Gliding providers/clubs/centres that would like to add themselves...

The Motorola Xoom is coming to the USA in Spring. It will have more processing power, screen technology and the most stable tablet specific operating system by far. This Tablet could EASILY manage the sunlight and processing requirements of a soaring application. If someone was smart, they would...

Does anyone know what active type, make and model of sailplane is the most numerous in the world and in the USA? Bill Snead

A previous thread discussed this, but didn't come to any conclusions, so I'm hoping there is enough experience now to make recommendations for a small video camera like the MD 80 or similar. Has anyone found a reliable, easy to use unit? -- Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change...

Guys: Here is the official announcement of our May fly-in at Tucson Soaring Club. We'll have details up on our TUSC web site soon, but in the meanwhile, interested folks can e-mail me for an application form: Tucson Soaring Club and OLC wish to invite pilots to participate in a soaring meet at...

how can I get USA maps and waypoints?

Thanks Karl, Understood on sickness issues. For what it's worth...I can easily meet that requirement for you and fill your ship with newer enthusiastic glider pilots looking to move into cross country and competition soaring. In other words people who will not get sick and will be actively...

I like the interaction, discussion and ideas going on in the ASW20 group so much, I felt the Ventus sailplane should have one as well. I'm a new Ventus B owner in AZ and created a yahoo user group for the Ventus sailplane. Justin Rizor, PT

Adirondack Soaring Club in Saratoga Springs, NY, is looking for a second L-23 Super Blanik. If you are interested in selling, please e- mail or call with details. E-mail: Ph: 518-693-6849

http://www.pgcsoaring.org/PGC%20SSA/PGC%20Systems.ppt This is a large presentation ... KK

Karl, We are hosting the SSA Region 6 North event in Ionia, MI from May 27th (practice day) - June 4th. We are looking for a solid 2 place pilot to compete in the event and already have lined up at least 7 media and special guest (youth, new pilots and older pilot) who are looking and very...

The following extracts come from multiple years of SSF(Soaring Safety Foundation) Safety Reviews. See the reports for more details on each of the accidents. http://www.soaringsafety.org/prevention/reports.html ACCIDENTS INVOLVING TOW PLANES 2010

Have a used, working preferred, CAF 303 you would like to sell? Please send contact info or e-mail to thanks, Stephen

I know that I can review the NTSB database and answer this myself but I am hoping that someone else has already done the homework. Two Questions 1. What is the accident, incident and/or fatality rate of towing gliders vs GA? 2. Same question but comparing glider flying in general to GA. I don't...