Yawns: Rich and young, but frugal NEW YORK (AP) — They drive hybrid cars, if they drive at all, they fly gliders not jets, they winch launch only, shop at local stores, if they shop at all and pay off their credit cards every month, if they use them at all. 'They may have disposable income, but...

Below is the response I got from Dr Smolik about his intriguing new yaw free probes, which are surprisingly a good bit cheaper than Esa probes. The advantages of a probe free of yawing errors is obvious, especially if you use the 'Holighous way' for thermalling (mildly slipping your circles) as...

What about the fact that we expose ourselves to 1,000,000's of instances of instinctively responding to the string by stepping in the direction the front end points to? Would that not lead to some kind of conditioning that will have disasrtous results (i.e. pro-spin rudder) when making a visual...

In another thread Ian Strachan wrote: 'The standard recovery procedure once a full spin has developed that works for most aircraft is, 1. Full rudder opposite to the spin direction (make sure it really is opposite to the rotation, I for one have applied the wrong rudder in a

If any of you out there are members of the Yahoo LAK-17 egroup, could you post a message to that group to see if there is a current moderator If there is, ask if they have a spam filter catching new requests to join this group. There is also a possibility that the groups moderator is no longer...

Looks like yahoo groups are shutting down https://help.yahoo.com/kb/groups/SLN31010.html "Yahoo has made the decision to no longer allow users to upload content to the Yahoo Groups site. Beginning October 21, you won't be able to upload any more content to the site, and as of December 14 all...

Anyone else having trouble accessing Yahoo newsgroups today? Tehachapi, Hollister, ASW27 groups aren't working for me. Perhaps they demand some new third party cookies? Jim

Looking for a group that is dedicated to gliders with engines for launch or retrieve assist. Thanks in advance Udo

Many glider types have active Yahoo Groups, but not so the SZD-55 - until now. I have started one. It is a restricted group, as most of the glider type groups are. All members can post messages, and the messages are not moderated. According to Transport Canada, there are 16 SZD-55's in...

Is there one? If not is there any interest? I have just purchased a DG-100G and think it would be a great way to share (gain in my case) knowledge and information. Mike

sorry.I don't usually send commercial info on the newsgroup, but since I'm really not trying to get any of your money, but just making an offer for those who are already Yaesu handheld owners I hope you'll allow me this one time....VXA100 owners can trade their (good) used VXA-100 (sorry, only this...

Hi Folks, I am about to install a xponder. I have read Eric's paper on the subject but still have a couple of questions specific to my ship. 1) Antenna type and mounting location? Coax routing to the antenna? I have heard some SH gliders mount the antenna under the glare shield but I would...

Just this once, I would like to introduce to you our new company, specialising in glider-related products, called Of Course Ltd. You may have seen our banner ad above, or you can check out the website on www.ofcourseltd.com These products have essentially been evolved by glider pilots, for...

Is anyone using XM weather in a glider? If so, what system are you using to get it, and how is it working out? What features are useful? Or, is there anyone using it in an airplane, and thinks it would be great to have in a glider? -- Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA * Change "netto" to...

Does anyone have a wiring installation diagram for an XK10 Vario and averager unit?

Another interesting motor glider flight from Bermuda Dunes to Warner Springs, then over Mount San Jacinto, Mount San Gorgonio and across the Mojave Desert to Baker, CA. Motored home at 14,000 feet. https://youtu.be/ETldMCHy42g

https://youtu.be/QXptKlBFkY4

My latest flight from Bermuda Dunes to Jacumba to Big Bear to Malapai Hill anb return to Bermuda Dunes--engine off! https://youtu.be/nh4Q6utb-gM

Another fun Ximango XC flight at: https://youtu.be/StVyQq5TluA

I've got a couple of friends who have acquired Androids and installed XCSoar. Both of their gliders have LNAV and GPS-NAV installed. Can their Androids be interfaced to the LNAV via K6-BT or IOIO? It was easy connecting with my 302 and K6-BT... Dan, 5J