I can't seem to get the Dr. Jack RUC data using BMapper this morning. Anyone else having this problem? TIA, Frank

The SSA has its plans together to do an even better display this year at Oshkosh. Anne and her team have two motorgliders for display and will be pushing the "green" aspects of our aerosport. . AirVenture 2008 runs from July 28th to August 3rd. The SSA exhibit is located in the Combo G area,...

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For those in the western USA, I have updated my weather website to include a few useful links for Parowan weather: http://www.mike-the-strike.net/Soaring_Forecast/Parowan.htm I'll be reporting from there for the Region 9 contest next week. Soaring in the Great Basin is presently excellent, with...

We are pleased to announce that the winner of the new ClearNav sailplane navigation system so generously donated by NK Enterprises. The winner is well known Genesis driver Bob Salvo of Nashua, NH. Congratulations to Bob! The drawing took place on June 15 at the Region 1 Championships mandatory...

Our hang gliding comrades are now giving penguins, chickens, emus, etc their chance to experience flight, an experience unfairly denied them by evolution - see YouTube video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGDFJPljXNw (Disclaimer: no bird was harmed during the making of this ad - which...

I am pleased to announce the IGC-approval of two new types of GNSS Flight Recorder. This followed test and evaluation by the IGC GNSS Flight Recorder Approval Committee (GFAC) in accordance with Annex B to the Sporting Code and the Specification for IGC-approved GNSS Flight Recorders. The new...

there is a model 5Stv5483 ± 10 knots 57 mm ø62 mm 0,90 L (Capacity) Fast rate = 1,8 sec if it says Sr # 05483 this is the SERIES # (model or part#) and Not as you might this the Serial # typically there should also be a data plate on the rear of the instrument that will have both Ser# (shown as...

What happened to the German discussion group?

UK glider pilots – please help to provide some statistical data about NOTAMs and how you obtain and use them. It is needed to support the case for improvements to the available AIS system, and/or third party software, to show graphically where things are happening. One of the 3rd party providers...

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For sale 1992 Strong 305. March factory inspection and will be sold with current packing date. Call 509-554-0514. Pictures available upon request. $1000.00 OBO.

Hi all, some of you may be aware that the UK government is planning the construction of 10 so-called "eco" towns on this little windy island in the next few years. Unfortunately one of the 15 shortlisted sites includes RAF Weston-on-the-Green, home to the Oxford Gliding Club, one of the oldest...

I cannot get a valid OLC flight out of my SN-10b. I purchased the glider a few months ago, have flown a few flights and all are invalid on OLC. Prior to download the SN-10 security routine runs and approves the file. OLC tells me the file error message on his end says Signature Missmatch and he...

Hi Have someone developed a webbased software able to manage pilots, and their takeoff and landing time. Thinking og mowing a laptop out to the field and use it instead of then paper based list we use now Regards Lars

The email address, from Soaring magazine, for the regatta in Danville NY is not correct Could someone help. Thanks S6

A couple of years ago, maybe three, a member of Blue Ridge Soaring presented a great Accident Procedures program at the SSA convention. It was about made about 3 years ago a Does anyone have a PDF or word doc of the presentation or information that Emergency Incident / Accident procedure and...

After reading the 43 posts I began to wonder how I could go beyond the free and full, since I'm usually at the 232 first. I could wake up the Samoan security guy, and risk him handing me an aileron in return, or get creative. I have a club in the car, I used its hooked end and telescoping locked...

I am searching for a fuselage cover. The cap on the upper left side of the fuselage that allows access to the flight control connections. The cover needed is for a Grob 102 Astir CS serial #1503. I think a cover for any 102 series glider will work. Any information or assistance would be welcome.

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