It is about time, the weather here in South Florida is finally changing, yes fall is upon us and the soaring weather is getting better. After a dismal summer and an October that was about like July the cooler dry air has made it south. I flew yesterday for about 3 hours and got to about 6K AGL....

No, they are not about supersonic gliders, but they do a great job of explaining wing aerodynamics. The only question I have is what business did Shell Oil have in aviation? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSmqsg0DbTY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciIv_7WkPxQ And here are some interesting...

Looking at winds, forecasts, satellite photos, it looks like it could have been a very good run east from Minden, Nevada or someplace near there. SSA Sailplane Tracker doesn't want to work for me right now, so I can't see if anyone is up anywhere. Ah, well. Light winds, 4-5K AGL cu near Wichita,...

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Unless you fly an ASW-27 in the southeast US. https://www.dropbox.com/s/jwa5s9h6c9iaafz/FB_IMG_1586189573105.jpg?dl=0 -- Dan, 5J

Hey Guys, Yesterday was amazing! We maxed out our first server of 64 pilots and another 15 flew on the second server! It was a blast flying Sweet Red again. https://soaringeconomist.com/2020/04/10/1-26-extravanganza/ Tonight we are in Ridge North 2, flying out of Mifflin again. See you then!

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Hello All, As states start to open up and we look forward to hopefully flying this Summer, is anybody providing tow pilot training? I’m in KY but am willing to travel anywhere in the United States for training. My available dates are May 7 through 15. I am current, 500 hrs tailwheel and have the...

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Yesterday, while flying with two friends, I noticed the following: I'm equipped with a Flarm portable, ClearNav II, Flarmview, and ADS-B In/Out. One was equipped with transponder and Flarm. The other (Two) was equipped with ADS-B Out only. My indications were as follows:Â* On the Flarm...

The 2020 WWGC US Team of Sylvia Grandstaff, Sarah Arnold and Kathy Fosha had a fantastic presentation at the SSA Convention banquet on Saturday. It was the most interesting convention banquet presentation that I've witnessed. Their presentation was well prepared, had a great narrative, well...

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The rain had stopped earlier in the day, but it left a solid cloud deck at about 1000 feet. The tow pilot and ride pilot were sitting in front of the heater, swapping lies when a paying customer walked in! How much for one of them glider rides, he asked? The owner knew it wasn’t wise to attempt...

The K6 Team website says "we have given up our business". Now, what are hardware options to send NMEA data via bluetooth such as vario info to Android device running Top Hat?

Any sugestions for a urethane paint for touch up on a 31? I had a little bit, but then waited to long to use it and the paint has separated, and the hardener has dried up. Need to buy some new, and looking for a sugestion for a place to buy some, in quantities less than gallons.

Hi All, Does anyone know the difference between a DG-1000 and a DG-1001? I can't find it anywhere on the web... Lars

I am not a Facebooker but those of you who are can find this page. Huge flight but I haven't seen the IGC file. South Island to North and back. Images and route on Facebook. Delore Soaring February 3 at 2:58 PM · 15m FAI World Records Out and return declared distance 1730km Out and return free...

I'm a newbie. I've done some searching, but i can't find info on the four numbers on the predictor heading line on my xcsoar display. Can someone explain what the numbers are please? Thanks in advance.

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Does anyone have an IGC file from an IGC approved PowerMouse? I am seeking approval for the non-IGC version as a Position Recorder from our NAC. My club put them in our K-21B's where they will do the occasional 5 hr and 1000 m height gain silver badge legs. I am trying to ascertain how to...