12 volt VGA flat screens technology exists to allow people to view DVDs in automobiles. Has anybody installed a small 12v VGA monitor in a glider to display the PDA Navigation info in a larger format ... Here is a link for a VGA cable for the dell x50v. You can also buy just the cable and create...

I know I’m just learning about all this but reading this about the ASH 25 really made me pause. (I have a lot of ours on GA aircraft and moving into gliders.) http://gliding.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Flying%20ASH25%20by%20Stan%20Nelson.pdf «...The consequence of moving the stick...

Hi, does anyone in USA know where to buy NEXTEL Suede paint used for instrument panels? p.s.

On tow the other day the airspeed indicator jammed and the digital airspeed read about 20kts too high. When I got down the digital airspeed was 30kts with the glider stopped, and turning off the unit (S80) and re-initialing the tas read 30kts. Upon examination the diaphragm was found to be...

What's the going price for a used SN10b in good condition? Am redoing my panel and may end up selling... Thanks, Allan

There was a posting yesterday by a member of the Soaring Association of Canada (SAC) announcing that the office condo had finally been sold resulting in additional funds available to the association. It had been for sale for a couple of years so we're all relieved that a buyer has been found....

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlXIESJdn64GwuH4d8HrUWQhZW1mCrIZf This video series might be interesting to some experienced pilots and to newer pilots wondering what sailplane contest flying looks like from inside the cockpit. This flight was on Day 2, October 12, 2012. It was a single...

A new thread, for Rick and John (and me and anyone else): On Jan 26, 8:56 am, John Cochrane wrote: Rick asked about the insane (my opinion) 13.5 meter class, including the momentous issue of water ballast. People will race anything they can. I support that.

The new Samsung Galaxy Tablet uses the Android System. Do any of the current flight software systems run on Android? If so which ones? How well do they interface with the SN10 or 302 ? How about the XCSoar program in beta? In measuring the Galaxy Tablet it is really only about 1.5 inches taller...

This forum is great for general discussion, opinions on nearly everything germane to it's topic and otherwise (unfortunately), and various other uses. However, it does not allow for any presentation of attachments, graphics, or other useful information. I am likely in a small minority, but when I...

Just checked it at http://parowan.soaringweb.net/Entry.html and I have made a BIG move, all the way from 50th to 27th ? What happened? It looks as though Karl has redesignated it as Region 2 West and let in himself and a whole lot of easterners in. Right on Karl, I like a man who isn't afraid...

Hi all, Beginner student here again. :) The weather during my last training session was overcast with ceiling at 2,500 ft. Right after our last tow for the day to 2,000.....after the release and a turn or two....it started to rain, perhaps for just 5-10 seconds. I could see the rain drops on...

Well I finally got out in my (new to me anyways) Ka-6 the other day, and I was wondering if anyone out there has some tips to make assembling it any easier. Ideally I'd like to get to a system where I wouldn't have to bother fellow club members too much for help. I figure as long as I keep the beer...

Well got everything plumbed the other day and need to wire the entire electrical system...not a whole lot to do really New 12v 9.0 amp battery 5 and 3 amp Klixon Breakers for the Tasman and the Microair 760 Aux. Power source Car Cig type plug-in Bus Bar Master Switch

I'm not sure about the rest of the world, but here in the USA it's pretty wide spread to release the tension on the tow rope before pulling the release handle by getting a little high, and then doing a shallow dive. If I remember right, this came about because the tow hooks on the Schweizers were...

To all of my flying friends, Glider Training is what seamlessly enabled me to switch gears and take this event in stride on this one. A guardian angel might have helped as well. I was talking to Detroit Metro tower, circling over a densely populated site 8 miles east of Detroit Metro (DTW)...

Hi, LX Navigation will soon begin shipping the new LX7007 Pro IGC flight computer. I expect the first units to arrive sometime in July. The LX7007 Pro IGC is the newest version of what was previously the LX7000 Pro IGC. The new version offers a faster processor, more memory (I think) for...

I'm looking for some info on THEMI: How do they work, what's the technology used, etc. Can you help?

www.lasoaring.com Don't know anything else about it, but I bet they are getting a LOT of new (foriegn) customers with this damn TSA thing shutting down the ASEL foriegn training. In article , Larry Dighera wrote: On Tue, 7 Dec 2004...

I am (I think) a proud owner of a model 20 which is driving me up the wall. Yesterday, I was flying our clubs Discus B with my logger attached under the glare shield. On my flight, after I was off of tow, the recorder recorded what looked and was shown as engine noise. The engine noise also showed...