I would just like to inform you that I have released the new version of the program that ships together with the flyWithCE Flight Recorder. 1. Export files to Google Maps and Google Earth format Now you can share flights with your friends that do not have IGC viewer installed. You can simply...

One of the most unique tows was from the old Grand Central Air Terminal in 1940 or '41 . Don Mitchell was in a new Bowlus Baby Albatross and towed by Hollywood personalities, Edgar Burgan, Don Wilson and Andy Devine. They were on horses. Mitchell was on live radio. GA

Just another reminder about the flyin. Its a casual fly-in event with flying and talks scheduled, group dinners and round table discussions. Spectators/Enthusiasts and Pilots are welcome to drive or fly in and come join us. We are expecting 15+ aircraft this year and over 20 people attending.

Came across this paper: http://www3.lehigh.edu/images/userImages/jem406/Page_8893/WEB_Stilson_Yoder.pdf Take a look at the proposed final design. Is someone recycling a BS1 for this project? Uli

I am looking for the equations to determine the speed to fly for a headwind or tailwind. I can calculate the the speed to fly for no wind based on the polar from Equation V (Page 106, 1988 US Version) in Reichmann. He gives a graphical method to determine the speeds for a headwind or tailwind but...

http://silentflight.com/index.php?option=com_community&view=photos&userid=62&task=album&albumid=8&Itemid=8 Neither has a mat anti glare covering on the screens which would help both with definition. Cheers Al

It's good to be able to enjoy our freedoms today! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw25E-q1zE4 Thanks to all that made it possible.

Hi, All, I've got an issue with my older (1990) Cobra trailer. It has the older style rectangular latches that you have to press in to lock, and then use the key to open. Where do you get the key blanks for the locks? I've only got one key and my local locksmiths couldn't find any matching...

I announced the following FAA rule in my popular newsletter (please see www.eglider.org) This is just the first of new airspace rules ending the airspace freedom we have enjoyed up to now, and may make glider flying near the major east and west coast corridors impossible or impractical. ADS-B...

All - I've been flying with the assumption that flying slow in cloud-streets is always a good idea. But in looking at some of my OLC flights I wonder if my logic is faulty and I'm hurting my speed. Anyone with lots of OLC or contest experience care to offer feedback? Details below... My...

On May 26, 8:47*pm, Brad wrote: On May 26, 2:16*pm, mattm wrote: On May 26, 11:29*am, Andy wrote: On May 25, 9:05*am, 4Z wrote: *Spring cleaning! *I have a newly rebuilt 80 mm...

Spring cleaning! I have a newly rebuilt 80 mm Sage SV vario. I'd like to trade it for a 57 mm Sage or sell for $600 OBO. Also have a 1979 Security 250 chute. Always well cared for, just passed inspection and has a fresh repack, $500 OBO.

Most of the plastic parts on my club's European trailer are made by ALKO. We need fenders, chocks, chock holders, etc. Anyone know of a source in USA?

All - Would love opinions from anyone who's been through an insurance- related claim on a glider... My DG-300's gear collapsed on landing Saturday. The down-lock tab squished into the rubber "donut" spacer, instead of pivoting into place beyond it, and I didn't notice the difference (it was...

I flew down to El Tiro with my friend Warren to each take a day flying with Garret in his Stemme during the Region 9 contest and had fun taking a few hours worth of video footage both on the ground and in the air. It was hard to edit it down to under 10 minutes! Everyone at the contest was very...

Mechanical brakes in USA would be great but I'm pretty sure it's impossible to buy them here. Seems like an obvious business opportunity for someone. GA

I am considering to replace the top surface of our glider cover with TYVEK-RV. I am thinking to leave the white side out. Our current covers really have discolored to brown and the skins have shrunk some. Anyone have some TYVEK-experience when used as glider covers. I am specifically worried about...

Can anybody point me at a definition of the SUA airspace file format, please? LK8000 uses it, but so far I haven't been able to find the UK airspace in SUA format, so its looking more and more as if I'll have to convert a TNP or OpenAir file to SUA. -- martin@ | Martin Gregorie

I thought I should highlight an error that is being made in calculating CG that appears to be widespread, and that can lead to a miscalculation in center of gravity by up to 10% (or possibly more) of the allowable CG range. The problem arises from a difference in the way Europeans and Americans...

am curious about 16.5m wing extensions, are ailerons usually incorporated into these, or if the existing aileron/flaperon ran full span to begin with, would the roll rate suffer if the extension did not include the control surface? BTW...................Mr. Moffat inspired me when I saw him sawing...