I have a HP-14 which is kept assembled and tied down on the ramp. This has never been problem until this Spring. (There has been far more rain then normal this year.) When flying last Friday I noticed water droplets on the inside of the Winter mechanical vario lens and the instrument was...

I need to replace a Terra TRT250D (it's failed for the 5th time). The only transponder that might fit into the Terra's rectangular cutout in my crowded panel (if I do some horizontal filling) is the Trig TT21. The Trig's specifications look good and it has an attractive price, but it's brand new on...

At 18:34 23 June 2009, bildan wrote: On Jun 23, 11:14=A0am, John Smith wrote: bildan wrote: Answer the question: =A0WHY A PRIORITY? Because it's automatic and then it's done and you can fully concentrate on more important things like speed, coordinated flight and where to ...

Hi, Can anyone suggest a glider aerobatics course? I am considering having a nice vacation this summer, travel and learn new stuff. I have about 400 hours of experience and before going on with never- ending polishing of XC skills, I was considering going for something completely different :-)

Just saw where a Lambada pilot deployed the chute and descended under canopy near Boerne Stage airfield. It sounds like he could have had a flight control malfunction but this is pure speculation.

On Jun 22, 8:15*am, Robert Holliday wrote: My 302 seems to work OK at 60 knots but when i fly 80 knots it indicates 10 knots lift (it is set up for super netto). The total energy is set at 0% as per instructions. It is not set up for electronic compensation. I...

Well, It's been about 1 year asked about where to learn to fly gliders in Central FL on this newsgroup. Several of you directed me to Seminole Lake Gliderport, and my mom purchased an intro flight for me for my 37th birthday 6/21/2008. I did my 1st flight (my intro) on Dec 12 2008, and today,...

Striking pictures of the clouds around a volcano as seen from space. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1195215/Stunning-pictures-hole-clouds-astronauts-witness-volcano-eruption-International-Space-Station.html Sadly, no mention of the variometer reading from that thermal. Chris

My 302 seems to work OK at 60 knots but when i fly 80 knots it indicates 10 knots lift (it is set up for super netto). The total energy is set at 0% as per instructions. It is not set up for electronic compensation. I checked for leaks in the TE probe and tubing and found none. I just had...

I have an 1989 Cobra Trailer aluminum (currently in Elmira, NY at M&H Soaring) $6000 OR A 1985 Komet Trailer fiberglass top (in Nashville, TN) $6500 They are both rigged most recently for ASW-20 but should fit any STD / 15M ship with minimal mods necessary. Both are good running trailers. The...

Are any other teams blogging this event?

Dear List , I don't usually post here , but I want to pass along my experience with the SSA car donation program . I had an old Ford Explorer that I used as an airport car and tow rig . It was in good running order engine and transmission wise , but at 180K miles the entire brake system needed an...

The CCSC is in need of replacing the front and rear canopies on our LET 23. Does anybody have experience with US sources for these canopies? Thanks Rolf Hegele President Caesar Creek Soaring Club

Platinum Canopy Caps are now available for the Acro/Jantar Std 3! Franklin Fabrication now has a fine tuned pattern for them on hand. For those unfamiliar with these innovative and highly useful covers: http://www.easycanopycovers.com/ -Paul PS. if anyone wants a pic or two of how cool your ship...

Are any of the scores in the Standard/Open contest official yet? Is a protest pending?

Phoebus C Glider and open trailer for immediate sale. No damage. Needs polishing on exterior gel coat. Stored on trailer for many years. Standard airworthiness certificate. All instruments included. No logs. don't have time for this project. Located at Minden Soaring in Nevada. Sold as...

With a few extra battery packs sitting on the charger... maybe, just maybe... http://www.gizmag.com/yuneec-e430-electric-aircraft/12036/ made in China... (Chiner if your in the UK ;) If it's successful, I bet bigger/more powerful ones will follow, which WILL be up for towing. -P

Over the last several years I've found it quite annoying that I cannot read the rules and understand the US scoring formula. The calculation of US scores has become encumbered with so many correction factors, devaluation factors and the like that mere mortals cannot relate soaring performance to...

Hi I have a LX 5000 in my glider. I fly 60 km north of NY/Ontario border near Massena. I upgraded my airport and airspace database to USA_CANADA NE-E09 . In the previous version, 08, the near airport page gave me LACHUTE airport in Canada 25 km from my starting point, now nearest airport is...

Val Paget's feature article appears also in the print magazine http://www.subarudrive.com/Sum09/Sum09_Feature.htm Nicely done Val. Frank Whiteley