My Pegasus tail ballast bag sprung a leak last year. In the process of replacing it, I decided to also change the 12v electric solenoid valve as it was pretty corroded after years of use. The old valve had a 5/16 (.3125") orifice which drained the one gallon bag reasonably quickly. Unfortunately,...

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Why is a Shiny new Flight Computer always better than the shiny new flight computer I bought a few years ago? The clouds don't change, and the same guys at the top will always be at the top. As a teenager, my 1964 Chevy II always went faster, and I thought I would get hotter chicks just after I...

Anyone put a LXNav remote joystick controller on a Pik20? The Pik’s post is 16mm while the smallest diameter available LX size is 18mm. HU Lars

Hi all in Glider-Land! Does anyone have a good number for how long it takes or the FLARM Core to boot up? Background: I am trying to update my Butterfly 57mm round display to the latest revision. The instructions say to connect the USB stick with the update file to the FLARM port, push and hold the...

Changing the Start Procedures alone is unfortunately not sufficient. The now possible in Cockpit Tracking with smartphones on the OGN sites still gives the possibility of following a track/route of any glider. So this has to be also addressed and if possible FLARM tracking signals to be delayed or...

I fly with suntiger glasses. I understand they are out of business. Any suggestions? Thanks, Sam

Over 80% of new GA aircraft come equipped with seatbelt airbags. Is there a reason why they cannot or would not be practical for use in sailplanes?

On Saturday, January 3, 1998 at 2:00:00 AM UTC-6, Alex Ferrer wrote: I've owned a Pik20B (20PE) for the last 3 years (about 200 hours in N-Texas weather) ... This is what I have to say for my experience on it : The Pik is a very nice plane. It thermals beatifully with a little flap...

Marked for ASH-25 or ASW-22, came with a new Discus-2, should work with most any ship. $700+shipping. Photo available at.......johnsinclair210(at)yahoo.com JJ

Over the course of this winter and the upcoming year, the Soaring Club of Houston (SCOH) is undertaking a "SCOH Instructor Academy". At a recent board meeting, we kicked off a drive to significantly grow the pool of instructors. We now have nine enthusiastic (and experienced XC glider pilots)...

Hi all, I'm hoping to do some re-work of my instruments over the winter, and want to pull the instrument pod out wholesale. I haven't been able to find any details on how to properly remove the instrument pod in any of the documentation I have on hand. From looking ath the pod, there are 6...

Hello I have the following for sale, almost never user (bought 3/2014): - PowerFlarm-Core V2 (North America) - LXNAV FlarmView with all cabling $950

Not dead, not crawled under a rock and went to sleep. About five or six years ago, I lost the use of my left eye. My dominant eye, and reading the computer isn't easy, even with a 27 inch monitor. Problems with my hands, the result of too many years of grabbing levers and chuck wrenches, typing...

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu-o3aRvtqA&feature=g-vrec May want to apply spray coat of teflon before entering!

Anyone know of an app that will make an ".igc" file recording on a BB?

I find the automatic engine braking in my Arcus M disappointing. While my prop sometimes gets starts going down the on the first rotation after switch off, quite often it doesn't. If it misses twice, on the third time I try to use the manual prop brake, but that's difficult to do when flying (and...

Saturday I updated the software in my InReach Explorer, topped off the battery after winter storage, and reactivated my account. I sent a test message, and Yesterday I took my first flight of the year. Before takeoff I turned on the device, started tracking, and shared my flight with my wife. ...

Hi everybody. I am testing the XCSoar program on a Kobo Mini. I ask for your help to know how to prepare some useful pages to navigate on local flights. My interest is to know at all times: Distance and course to the field. Altitude necessary to arrive. Should I schedule a task for this purpose? I...