Is there any free soaring software compatible with PC 2002 (Ipaq). TIA; Mike

In article , says... Imagine compensating for a crosswind the correct way -- with crab angle. Then you decide, "Gosh, I'm high. I think I'll slip." The resulting slip would point the nose closer to parallel with the...

The LS8b has a carbon fuse to allow the extra weight of the turbo engine. Also made as a pure glider with the turbo as a later option. The LS8a has the glass fuse. Paul "Guy Acheson" wrote in message ... I own and...

The regs seem to simply require experience while'towing a glider with an aircraft' and the U.S.regs don't seem to care what kind of aircraftis used. Tow with a blimp? Don'tthose things go something like maybe twentyknots tops? While towing gliders I've been quite concernedabout my 'noodle.' Yes...

That price Ian gave and trust of 42 lbs. was before the motor was completed. The ad even says available this fall. Its on Jet Cat USA web page, and its a old ad. I have been in touch with the dealer and the price is about $3200 bucks and the Jet Cat P200 now produces 50 lbs of thrust. There are...

What is the preferred ELT for installation in gliders?

Thanks to everyone for the great info regarding plans-built gliders. I'm still doing some research, hopefully will find something soon. In the meantime, anyone have any suggestions for a good PC flight simulator progam for soaring? I've loaded the trial version of "Soaring Flight Simulator" and it...

Does anyone have knowledge of approved reels for retracting tow ropes to the towplane after glider release? I have only heard of this and never actually encountered their use. They would be useful for avoiding trees, wires, fences, ILS approach antennae, etc.

I've been lured to the dark side. Have a Cessna that's taking all my time and money, no time for my beautiful Ka6CR. It deserves to have a good home. Schleicher Ka6CR For Sale - Total Energy Ilec, Winter Varios. Microair Radio with lightweight headset and stick PTT. Has modern instrument panel and...

Hi, Schempp-Hirth - Discus bT (TCDS-No.: 863) In-flight failure of wing structure. A manufacturing defect cannot be ruled out at present. Due to the a.m. defect of airworthiness, the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt has legitimate doubts about the airworthiness of the aircraft and herewith declares the...

"Paul Remde" wrote in message news:qrv9b.468279$o%2.208652@sccrnsc02... | Hi, | | I have just received a new product for owners of 2 seat gliders. The | product allows 2 Pocket PCs to be connected to a single GPS. The unit also | supplies 5V power to both Pocket PCs. Details...

The 2-22 rudder is perfectly and physically identical to a 1-26 round tail rudder. They may even be the same part number. I would suspect the vertical is the same as well, but I have not personally verified the verticals. Try www.126association.org Jim "7Zulu" wrote in...

At about 7- 7:30 pm systematically, my Garmin Pilot III plus GPS loses satellite signal. I am located in the NC area. Is there a reason for this? Ed

Just a quick email, we have just uploaded our latest newsletter to the website for the Pipistrel Motorglider. Some of the features are Flight for Sight.... A trip in the Sinus and Virus around Queensland Australia raising funds and awareness for Vision Impairment Solo around-the-world flight in...

What does the term Netto stand for? Is it an acronym or some sort of abbreviation? I'm not asking for an explanation of it in theory or in use I'd just like to know from where the term derives.

NEWSFLASH: Bob Wander will be our guest instructor at Marfa Gliders in west Texas September 29 through October 1, 2003. Bob is the author and publisher of many books on soaring and is the primary instructor at the Soaring Safety Foundation Flight Instructor Refresher Clinics around the USA. If...

Has anybody picked up their glider in Europe and flown it prior to shipping? I am curious if it can be done without any expensive registration or tax in the country that it was manufactured in. Hey... as long as it is there in the middle of the summer and ready to fly... why not?

Located in Queensland Australia Ser # 8193 800 hrs No damage history Refinished this year Full Competition Package Cambridge L-Nav & Gps-Nav Dual Dittel Batteries ELT Microair Radio

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Looks like the daytime/nightime temp span is statistically even better than the imfamous Phoenix and parts of FL. Anyone had experience in Dec, Jan, Feb in this tri-states corner of the country? Michael