I'm trying to reduce the canopy reflections in my V2bx, particularly the refletion from around the air vent at the extreme forward end of the instrument cover. I've tried black electrical tape (a disaster) and felt-tip pen (not very effective). Any thoughts on effective surface...

I'm having a problem updating my Aero 1520 to Windows CE 3.0 for use with PocketNav/GlideNav. It has v 2.11 installed and I can't find where or how to get CE 3.0. Any help? -- Message posted via AviationKB.com http://www.aviationkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/soaring/200708/1

Last I heard, they were re-opening under new management in July. Does anyone know if that happened, and if so, how it's going?

Are there any BG-7's in America? Thanks, reply to

Caprock Soaring Club is hosting a TV news crew out of Lubbock tomorrow. They will be shooting from the air and the ground. My celebrity just continues to grow... Yeah.....RIGHT!! Jack Womack

Looks like we have until the end of the month to try to head this off: http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgADNPRM.nsf/0/2E81107C5401C9BD862573280053BD08?OpenDocument BDS

Para-Phernalia Long-Softie parachute for sale, manufactured 4/88. Repacked 5/07. My rigger says it is in fine condition. Overall condition of the container/straps is very good. It was properly stored for 10 years. I am selling because it does not work for me in my sailplane. Trades for backpack...

I looked at his profile and his e-mail address is German ". Now I understand his mean spirited agenda. What a shame... One has to really drop low to be doing this kind of thing.

From Streckenflug.at: "Inso IN 76/07 : In dem Insolvenzantragsverfahren über das Vermögen der , Brüsseler Str. 30, 66482 Zweibrücken (AG Zweibrücken, HRB 1574), vertr. d.: Axel Lange, Hautpstr. 30, 66484 Kleinsteinhausen, (Geschäftsführer) ist am 26.07.2007 um 08:30 Uhr die vorläufige Verwaltung...

My kids recorded over my old VHS copy of this movie. Anyone have one or a source? Thank you. Michael

Yesterday 24:th of april, a Discus 2 was stolen together with the trailer. Location : Glidingcenter in Arnborg, Denmark. Reg : OY-JXM CN :2F If you have any information, or if you see a trailer with 2F-marking, make a call. +int 45 20162333. or email Janremove this@and thiszarges.dk

On my 70th birthday I promised to clear out some of my soaring files. I got 20+ years of soaring magazines for anyone or any club who will pay the shipping cost. Any takers ??

Does anyone have a citation to the FARs that defines what constitutes a Powered Glider (vs. a conventional powered aircraft)? -- Mike Schumann -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com

I am thinking of buying a Filser ATR-500 comm radio for our club. Does anyone have any experience with it, especially reliability and repair-wise? I like the idea that it just plugs in where the previous ATR-57 was. But I am concerned because the ATR-57 has to go back to the factory for repair...

I want to create an online Gliding Pilots Photos album (copyleft and international)... and I would like to receive your picture near or inside a glider (much better airborne!) If you wish to participate send a jpeg or png file to you may see the album...

A Sparrowhawk is kicking butt in our regional handicapped comps - The Govenor's Cup. (NJ, PA, DE) Anybody else seeing this level of sports class contest potential for this ship ... http://home.netcom.com/~pappa3/results07.html KK

Two questions: 1. As I load my car for a trip to the airfield for one day of flying, I wonder how the families loaded up for a week or two of competition, back in the day when families went to the competition. From the book about Dick Schreder, written by his daughter (an EXCELLENT book, by the...

I'm a little baffled at the huge difference between my GPS altitude and the pressure altitude when I get up high. Yesterday on the ground, I showed around 10 feet difference between the GPS altitude and the pressure altitude. Up around 17000 feet, the GPS indicates over 1000' higher. I also noted...

Any news from the Region 8 Contest in Ephrata? Wayne HP-14 "6F" http://www.soaridaho.com/

For Sale. LS1-F. 1975. Like new. New Gel-coat. New interior. Excellent competition record. Refinished inside and out. Factory wingroot fairings, custom fuselage venting, much, much more. competition ready Fiberglass Trailer refinished inside and out. Trailer stripped of old paint and refinished...