Can anyone tell me why downloading flights from a 302 to my ipaq, (not cf card but into memory) I sometimes get a security failed message when using the CAI Utility??? I went back and tried downloading the same files directly into my laptop with a serial cable and the same message. This...

I went to the SSA site just now to get the current list of handicaps for our up-coming Fall Round Up next weekend. All of the various forms of handicaps have the 2003 date on them. Am I confused or have I missed a year somewhere? I thought for certain we were well into 2004. Can someone please...

Volkslogger, immediately available. Just back from Garrecht Ingenieurgesellschaft after installation of a new analog board and EMI filters to fix the interference problem on 123.5 that is common on older loggers. New condition, includes cables, 110VAC to 12VDC power supply, custom wiring diagrams,...

Hi again, I lost the link for an LS4 user group. I am looking for a group of LS4 owners. Jeff

I have owned a Cambridge Model 20 flight recorder for several years now. I have kept up with all the software upgrades to ensure it has the maximum features and functionality. None of these upgrades fixed some serious flaws in the software design, which I was not told about when I bought the...

For those interested in information about flying or building the Marske/Fauvel flying wing, a discussion group has been formed. To subscribe use the address below -- Marske Flying Wings http://www.continuo.com/marske

Lanier just sent out the notice below. The first two days, Sunday and Monday have been sacrificed to Ivan, but the other five look okay. Ed Byars Subject: Region 4 South Date: Thursday, September 16, 2004 9:23 AM Contestants:

No doubr the webmistress and minions meant well. At the risk of being preachy, I offer a few suggestions for the next revision. 1. As you are fortunate that many people access the site, as opposed to the multitude of bots out there, I would suggest you do a little research before redesigning the...

Our clubs trailer for our 2 place IS28B@ Lark was recently stolen. If you have such a trailer what might replace ours, and you are willing to part with it, please contact us. Tom Archer Willamette Valley Soaring Club 503-539-1777

Lanier Frantz, CM emailed all contestants this morning that, due to weather (Ivan), the first two days (or more) of the contest will probably be canceled. We will reassess again in the morning and he will send out another email with more info. Ed Byars, CD

I just received a new batch of stickers for the outside of your car window. The details are below and the price of the sticker includes shipping. The specs on the sticker a They are white only, height is 2 1/4 inches and the width from tip to tip is 15 1/4 inches. It is a head on silouhette of a...

Needed: intrepid volunteers to test an interactive Excel spreadsheet intended to deal with barographs, flight recorders and the myriad variables related to FAI badge claims. (Ten minutes of data entry and it tells you what badge leg(s) you're eligible to claim. Well, if you follow directions and...

From faa.gov - new AD 2004-17-04: "The US FAA supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2001-26-25, which applies to all Grob-Werke Gmbh & Co KG (Grob) Models G102 CLUB ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb, and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III sailplanes." In a nutshell: "This AD requires you to install...

I'm looking for employment opportunities in the Albuquerque area, and as a soaring pilot, I hope I can find some help from the Albuquerque soaring community. Not to put too fine a point on it, I'm seeking a project management role in a technical or manufacturing environment. I have an engineering...

For Sale: ASW-27B, 325 hours and 85 starts, winner Return to Kitty Hawk race, S/N 27151, N17DJ built 2001, wing bottoms reprofiled by M&H. Wing tanks, Nixon large dump valves, standard instruments with Winter mechanical, L-Nav and elec vario, PDA mount with Compaq 1520, FSG 71M radio, oxygen, ACK...

Whats this rumour I hear that Eurocontrol want ALL pilots to pay for the use of the air, weather they use radio and radar services ir not? John Smith

How Low to Spin?? I was proudly shown a IGC file this weekend. This file show the aero tow thru a thermal and a release into sink. Our proud pilot was unable to find the thermal and started a downwind leg for a landing. As he turned base leg, he flew into a 2-5 kt thermal. Instead of completing...

Dear Friends, For the third year and proud of the previous successes (8 national records and 3 world records, from which the first declared 2.000 km out and return of the history), we are preparing the next gliding expedition in Patagonia, that will take place from mid November 2004 until...

From the AOPA newsletter AOPA WORKS THE HILL TO DEFEAT 'RIDICULOUS' GA SECURITY BILL The moment word first leaked out that Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) wanted to impose security restrictions on general aviation that would exceed even those of the airlines, AOPA's Legislative Affairs staff...

Some years ago interesting images about the new "gull winged" glider Albatros started circling the web. It was one of the most interestign designs over long time and imho still is. Anyone knows the fate of the program?