Again quoting John Campbell. Well, there you go. What is "soaring", who did it first? How do you distinguish it from gliding, was it an accident, was it a step on the way to developing air transportation, was it well documented and so on...? The "centenary of flight" hoopla centered on Dec....

Hi, I was using this for my logbook. It comes from the UK. I just changed laptops and I kept the dat file but need a registration key. The website www.launchpoint2000.com or similar seems to be down and they dont seem to advertise in Sailplane and Gliding anymore. Any thoughts? /daveb

Found the water meter in litres. http://www.watermeters.com.au/prod79.htm

hello, I'm new here in the forum so I want to say hello all first! I would like to know if anyone can help me with one question: I,m a airplane pilot and lately I am fliying gliders, some old gliders models so I am want to build my own glider, a simple model and I would like to know any...

I know this isn't a new topic, but take a look at this for an example. http://www.soaringnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1074&sid=f540050891030e2f641321cbae36fa4a

A few weeks ago there was an extended discussion on improving launch efficiency. There were suggestions about dropping the tow rope, having another ready with a glider staged, spot marks for the tow plane and glider, etc. Mention was made of a particular soaring site that was especially good at...

I've been clinging to Netscape as my mail program for some time now although I know it's just not going to last forever with no support, etc.. Any of the computer savvy glider pilots know of any other free or inexpensive mail software that also has the capability to download the newsgroups inside...

Nothing on 1-26 list archives. Anyone comment on whether the 1-26 championships (SSA sanctioned I presume) will require ELT's for 2006? Though they appear to race under their own division rules, I can't determine from what's available online whether ELT's only apply to FAI and Sports classes at...

Is this a thermal or is it ridge lift? Be patient as it takes time to load. http://video.tododo.com/airtime/airtime_by_radicool.net_wmv9_320x240.wmv

If you haven't noticed, the 2006 OLC season is already underway. Tom Knauff and the Ridge Soaring Irregulars have taken an early lead in the international club standings. I'm guessing they plan to keep it if they can. The rest of you guys need to get going. Bill Daniels

Hi, I would appreciate comments on the small Sage vario, model SV 2.25. Regards, S6

The animalplanet aired a sequence last night using Tilly the Golden Eagle to search for a hiker in a rugged mountainous area ... I think the diameter was 5 miles. Rather then carrying a real-time camera, Tilly had a GPS unit that was sending "real-time" lat/lon/altitude info that was being mapped...

http://www.gp06.com/ Great Picture on the front how much is the prize money?

Hi! Is here anyone from New Zeland? I'm a glider pilot from Poland. On Jan 2006 I'm planing to visit New Zeland with my friend. We both want to glide there. Does anyone can help us with providing usefull informations abous gliding in NZ? Kind regards Daniel Mazurkiewicz www.aeroportal.info

There's still room for more at the seminar and dinner, but only a few more days to register. Presenter list updated slightly. Nov 5th. http://www.coloradosoaring.org/seminar2005.htm Broadly.... History Safety Youth Extreme flights

ASW 15 Wing needed by one of our club members RHS (STB) The member in question is on pension (Fixed income) and needs to get this at aqn affordable price - His AC was involved in an unfortunate accident. A and B type wings would be acceptible. He will allso look at a rebuildable complete glider -...

Yes, Albuquerque Soaring was first in the US for the second year in a row (and third in the world club rankings in 2005, one place better than the year before). And yes, the ridge bashers are off to a flying start -- but then we like to give them a bit of a start. Just for encouragement. And yes I...

Becker has now announced the release of new Mode S transponders I'm still waiting for prices (obviously more expensive than Mode C) but I ahve some details and like to their manuals and brouchures on my website page http://www.wingsandwheels.com/page4.htm end of tim plugging tim..... tim Wings &...

Good news! I talked to AC Williams (the former owner of SW Soaring. and former 1-26 Champion pilot) this morning, and was gratified to hear that he was feeling well now, and has stopped having to undergo chemo 4 months ago. He is getting his hair back now, and is even considering updating his...

Where can I get one of these that says "I bought from Paul?"