Space is available for rides in the KS Duo at the Sport Nationals at Mifflin in May (12-21). Reply to: karls at uplink.net or phone 814 237 7996 Karl Striedieck

http://www.soaringspot.com/wgc2012/results/

Back in the "Good Olde Days", we used to fly nearly every Jan 1st in southern Michigan, frequently with plenty of snow on the ground, and sometimes in the air. Does anybody still do this? It only counts if it's difficult! Floridians need not apply.

A standalone PNA relies solely on GPS position and stored map data. What does a standalone PNA do poorly without flight instrument data? What information does a PNA obtain from flight instruments? What does a PNA do better because it has flight instrument data? To what extent do these...

The 2013 PRL is online now at soaringweb.org/PRL, which is mirrored at soaring.gahsys.com and soaring.xinqu.net. Don't hesitate to contact me directly at if you come across any gremlins, or if you have any suggestion about the presentation. Contest Managers, I can send...

32 FAI World Gliding Championships Day 2 (1 for Club and World) update: It appears that Sean Franke was 6th for the 1st official contest day in Club Class. Sarah Arnold was back a little in 27th but the scoring is fairly tight. Sounded like a good flying day with well called tasks in all...

Anyone got any in flight experience of the LX Nav V7 or the Butterfly vario? I love the features of the Butterfly but looking at YouTube clips it seems to be way too sensitive?? Any alternatives? Thanks Chris

Glider is a Discus 2cT (carbon fuse). Antenna is an external aerodynamic blade style. Although at some point SH mentioned mounting an antenna on top of the fuse BEHIND the engine bay I have been unable to obtain any drawings or specifications on how to reach this location and it looks like a major...

I am looking for the plans for or a complete Monarch of the Marske Flying Wings. Can anyone help me find one? E-mail me at Thanks. Thomas Johnson

The proposed changes to the 2013 competition rules are posted on the SSA website. http://www.ssa.org/files/member/2013%20Rules%20Changes%20Summary.pdf The deadline for comments to the Rules Committee is January 18, 2013. For the committee, John Godfrey (QT)

I was very interested in the recent posts about using HD video cameras in soaring. Several examples were shot from what appeared to be behind the pilots right shoulder. Where and how is the camera mounted? Photos of the mount would be useful. I have done many videos with the GoPro some with the...

This is really something. Makes you wonder if you need a new and stronger brand of coffee. http://tinyurl.com/a4sgrjb -Evan Ludeman / T8

The SSA Competition Committee is offering any qualified USA Junior pilot a rebate of 90% of their contest fees for a sanctioned Regional or National contest during the 2013 season. There is a limit of one rebate per pilot. Download the application form here. For the committee, John Godfrey (QT)

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I know there was a thread about this awhile ago, but I know there are at least a few people with a V7/Oudie/Nano setup. I just bought everything I need from Cumulus (great service BTW), and I'm stuck in my house fiddling with it until soaring season starts. I realize these things are very flexible...

Pure speculation here... I noticed that the V2 is "sold out" on the Vertica Sports website http://www.verticasports.com/shop/v2-flight-instrument/ Does this foreshadow the announcement of the V3? What is the latest date that a company can deliver a new product and expect it to sell for the 2013...

What is the recommendation for storing the Oudie 1/2/Lite during the off season when you are not using it for a number of months? Let it sit on the shelf? Plugged into the charger? Occasionally take if off the shelf and charge it? If so, how often? Others? Thanks in advance Ron Gleason

Luckily our club keeps adding gliders! We are running out of room and would like to hoist our K13 off the hangar floor. Does anyone have any pictures of a cradle or strap arrangement that has been proven to work with a K13? Lane

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Glider Pilot arrested for flying through non-existent no fly zone. http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130110secret-no-fly-zone.html?WT.mc_id=130111epilot&WT.mc_sect=gan