Hi, I'm very excited about a new product from LXNAV. The LXNAV Wi-Fi Module can be used to connect to the internet through a wireless network such as a smart phone that can act as a "Personal Hotspot". It offers many powerful features - such as the ability to e-mail your flight log to your...

I know folks can't get enough of Traffic Awareness and Collision Avoidance and ADS-B information :-) At the SSA Convention next week John Roper marketing manager from Trig is going to be talking about ADS-B and especially the Trig TN72 low-cost ADS-B/TABS GPS source that there has been a lot of...

a ground instruction class on self launch procedures and operations to be held during the convention might benefit a few pilots. I know it's a bit late.... Maybe it's too dependent on self-launch type?

I am downsizing my glider fleet and am looking to sell my Libelle 301. I'm willing to do an interesting deal for the right junior. I was lucky growing up that my parents had the resources to buy me a series of gliders, but I realize that many (most) don't have this luxury. It's time to figure...

I have a wing rigger that is currently in Warner Springs California and needs to make its way to Salt Lake City. Is there anyone that is coming this way that could help transport it? We also have a way to get it to the SSA convention in Reno if that would work better. Thanks, Jonathan dysanf at...

With tried and true Ventus 3 and JS3, wonder how long before the ASG-33?

Does someone know how to change the memory battery of a FSG71M radio? There seems to be an upper and lower cover on it, each held on by four (4) screws. Is the battery hiding under one of those? Also, what battery type is it? Is it a type that is freely available or is it a super-special...

For those that have flown Antares 18T or next to it can you please comment on its performance vs. ASG 29E or Ventus 2cxt. Thanks, Andy

I tried updating my PowerFlarm to 6.42, expires in 11/19. It has 6.40 now, expires 2/19. It persistently does not update. The log file says it found the firmware file, confirmed its applicability, copies it to memory. But subsequently it comes up reporting 6.40, expiring 2/19. It also reports this...

Hi all I have need of a USB adaptor for my new to me ship SN10B flight computer. I am Willing to pay$$ If anyone knows of one laying around they can part with please contact me at cliffhilty (at) netzero (dot) net. Thanks

I can't seem to find the ASW-20 or 27 forums anymore. Are they still there? Different name? Spammed out? Gene

I stumbled across a young 150 hour glider pilot online, who had recently seen a low pass on a Grand Prix video. He thought 'that was neat', and so he decided to 'try that at home' on his own. He landed cleanly on his first attempt.

Hey Guys, I am trying to access some flights posted on OLC at and before 2005. Anyone know of a way to access the old website? The normal link: http://www2.onlinecontest.org/olcphp/2005/ausw_klassen.php?olc=olc-usa doesn't work for me. Thanks, Daniel

That is, mostly soaring books, with some general aviation books as well. Located about 50 miles NW of Denver. If interested, I'll email you the complete list. Contact me at rfherten at gmail.com Thanks! RFH

I have received confirmation from the Civil Air Patrol that they will be purchasing several specialized WingRiggers for their Blanik L-23 fleet. If any other L-23 owners are interested, I could increase the production run to accommodate other purchasers. Contact me through my website,...

On the subject of low altitude training: Dennis Gallotti wrote an excellent letter to Soaring, IIRC sometime 1984-1986, about visual effects that cause problems with low-altitude turns. I've misplaced it, and a couple folks have asked me about it... Anybody know where to find this? Thanks! Best...

I am selling a like new 2007 chute. Used but never deployed. Recent repack. $1000.

No updates for a month - hope everything is OK! Anybody know if they'll be at the convention? https://www.facebook.com/NixusProject/

What would be the consensus for the minimum number of flights to get a ground launch sign off for an experienced glider pilot? How many cable breaks and at what altitude? Of course it would take more for some and less for others, but I would think at least 15 launches with 5 cable breaks at various...

Dreadful news coming from the UK today. Matt Wright (Balleka on YouTube) was tragically killed in a mid-air whilst flying his glider this weekend. I believe he collided with a power plane. I'm sure we have all watched some of Matt's videos on YouTube over and over. He will be sorely missed. RIP...