One day left until the auction for a pristine copy of an X Prize program signed by Mike Melvill ends. Take a look at it here http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6516525122&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT All proceeds will go to help provide scholarships for youth through the US Junior...

Midnight tonight. That's the end of the paid period for SBC. Signing off now, permanently, I don't need to waste money on the net when I get nothing for it. One email in the last two weeks, nothing in the midi groups worth pulling down, I don't need to go "shopping" on the net to find out when...

and tube for my trailer tongue wheel. Tim at Wangs-n-Thangs doesn't have any. maybe I should just opt for a 'Merican sized complete wheel assembly, and bush/drill to suit the axle? Ken SJ, CA

Practice Day task was a 2 turn TAT with a 02:30 Min Time. #12 which is North of Seminole and #1, which is south of Seminole were the TP's with a 15 and 20 mile radius. Lift was good with 2-3kt Averager climbs. BUT the lift quit at 4:30. So if you weren't going home by then, it could of been a...

I'm going to install gear warning switches in my Mosquito. I'd appreciate some advice on the location, type and mounting method of the microswitches. Thanks Scott

Hi I am working on better mark(english) at school. Could you have a look on my scribble? It is very important to me ... you now. I will be lifelong thankful for everyone. Jacek """"\\_FF_//"""" Fly Forever Modern society couldn't exist without the car. Most of us have a car. New towns and...

My system, a L-Nav and a Winter variometer. Both have their own capacities, but they share a TE probe. I have begun to see some bad compensation and getting some 'stick' thermals. Where should I start looking for leaks, etc.? Thanks, Fred Blair

There is still time to sign up for this all day seminar on soaring and safety topics hosted by the ChicagoLand Glider Council (CLGC). Confirmed speakers are; Dennis Wright - Soaring Society of America Executive Director Jim Short - Past Soaring Society of America President George Thelen - Soaring...

Borgelt B100 flight computer for sale. Internal GPS option, hard copy of user manual, various B100 software on CD, PC to B100 cable for transferring waypoints etc. Very easy to use with on board help button. $600 plus shipping from Atlanta, Georgia.

US Junior Soaring has more shirts up on eBay for $18. Get a great shirt designed by John Shelton in time for that next contest while supporting juniors. We have sizes M-XL. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3963115968 Thank you very much!

The IGC were meeting over the weekend just gone to decide the location of the 2008 WGC. The choices were Italy, Germany, New Zealand & Australia. Has anyone heard the result?? Nick.

I have no pricing details...it should be on Trade-a-Plane shortly....I have spent some time on the other end of the rope from this particular aircraft, and it is a strong 180 Cub. Contact information-

With the requirement by the SRA rules committee for mounted FAA approved ELT's for all SSA contests in 2006 I think it would be helpfull if those that have them would sha - Make and Model they have. - Installation location of unit and antenna. - Recommendations for those yet to do it. It would...

There is one month ago i sent my EW model D logger to EW avionics for calibration. I have sent some emails without answer... Finaly after 3 weeks Richards Wayne email me that my logger was calibrated but i am awaiting... I asked by another email the invoice to pay (!) without answer...EW...

All, I'm fairly new to using an Ipaq and Winpilot Pro (connected to a Cambridge 302/303 for GPS input) as my flight computer. My previous experience was with an SN-10. The more I fly with this combination the less satisfied I become. On the ground and in simulator mode everything seems to work...

Is there a rule stating the cover photo for SOARING magazine HAS to be a sailplane? I would doubt it. And why should there be? I like the cover photo, showing the SSA headquarters building at Hobbs, NM, in snow. It's a nice, seasonal, shot of our organization's home base. What else could go on...

What do the words on the back of the variometer mean? One is Stat. druck; Druck translates to pressure,i.e. Static Pressure. Is this the port where the TE probe goes? Fred

I was looking at the information for Winpilot, and it struck me that the requirement for the WinPilot Advanced version requires all sorts of interesting hardware. One exception from the list is the LX20 to feed NMEA and pressure. Took a look at Paul's excellent refference site, but am none the...

Is there a sales rep in the USA that sells the EW Flight Recorder? Have sent two emails to EW Avionics but have not received a reply. Any info will be appreciated. thanks, Mike

I recently received my glider insurance renewal and found that while the premium didn't increase much, they eliminated two important areas of coverage. I'd like to hear people's comments. 1) Physical damage to non-owned aircraft - This covers you flying someone else's ship such as a rental...