I have a vertical-stabilizer mounted TE probe of the type that has 3 ports: ram, static, and venturi. I have been having problems with my varios and LNAV and had previously checked out the plumbing but had only looked at the "outside" end of the TE probe itself, which I remove after each flight. ...

It’s been 50 years now since I soloed in gliders at Black Forest, Co in 1971. I have logged over 5000 hours, mostly racing. Only flew one time last year due to Covid-19, but this year I found myself dreading the work involved with hooking up the trailer, driving an hour and a half, assembling,...

I have an Ilec SB7 (same size as the SC7 but older) installed in a club glider. I'd like to get a blank MacCready disk to use on it (I'll build the numbers for the glider to mark on the disk). If you don't have a blank disk, how about something like a standard Libell disk that you have laying...

If you want to make a flight to a "goal" the sporting code says that the "goal" is a "finish point" and the definition of "finish point is defined as the end of the flight (for simplicity). Either a landing, a declared "finish point", or engine start location. My question is why does the goal...

http://www.schempp-hirth.com/index.php?id=130&L=1 One that is likely to clean up at the 20m two seat competitions!.

I am wondering how often a truck for towing a glider trailer might be an advantage? I have yet to buy my first glider, but of course and thinking that the next vehicle I purchase should be a good one to tow with (Incidentally, thinking of the GMC/Chevy Canyon/Colorado, with the 2.8L inline 4...

Help. I am at that age. I wear contacts for distance vision but now my arms are getting too short also. Causing headaches and queasiness when trying to read my instruments, especially the PDA. I would like to hear back from others on what decision they made on progressive vs. lined lenses...

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Congratulations to Windward Performance and their new Duckhawk, and Chip Garner for being the USA champion in the 15m nationals at Mifflin. Congrats also to Jerzy S for the overall win. Rick W

Had the chance to make a photo of Oudie and Dell Streak 5" in direct sunlight: http://max.kellermann.name/download/xcsoar/screenshots/oudie_vs_streak.jpg

I use to fly on the SF28 for a few years and would like to buy a 2 seats touring motor glider as the Dimona HK36, Grob 109 or the Taifun E17. I'm a bit concerned by poor soaring performances reported by occasional flyers or good performances reported by the vendors!! Who could report on owner...

Well done to the british team Std Class 1st 15m Class 4th 18m class 2nd and 3rd (Steve and Phil Jones, 1st time brothers have been on the podium?) Open Class 4th Not bad for a soggy little island Nigel

Hy CSK wrote: ASH25E OO-YPM with ROTAX 275 - at what rate should oil be checked/topped up/changed in the reduction gearbox? Access to the different plugs isn't simple... - temperature indication on the ILEC instrument seems erratic. What kind of transducer is used on the cylinder...

Unless you have ridge or wave nearby. A huge reduction in solar output is predicted to occur by then. http://phys.org/news/2015-07-irregular-heartbeat-sun-driven-dynamo.html

Hi All, I'm aware of and use the math formula to get my rental Cirrus back to home base, but I like to back it up with SeeYou mobile. I know it's recommended to use required LD to target making sure you have entered a correct polar and safety altitude. But this doesn't account for winds does it?...

bioennodepot.com is offering 15% off LiFePO4 glider batteries. 12V 9A only $85.00 bucks If your old "Sealed Lead Acid" (SLA) needs replacing, here is an opportunity to get a 12 Volt 9 Amp hour LiFePO4 battery. I have been using these for several years and would never go back to SLA's. Lots of...

Retired now and looking to purchase a motorized glider; weighing the pros and cons of self-launchers v sustainers. Two-placer is a priority, as I would like to take my wife. Single place acceptable as long as I can keep her happy sightseeing. We plan on extensive travelling, some to both...

Hi, FLARM has become extremely popular in several regions of the world (Europe, and Australia, and ...?), but it has not been "allowed" in the USA so far. However, there are several gliders flying with FLARM here in the USA. It is a great technology solution and safety enhancer. But technical...

http://topfly.free.fr/en/accueil.htm)] Dear gliding fellows, I have been asked to participate to this thread although I do not read your newsgroup (by lack of time only). I own and fly a Nimbus 4DM Night VFR certified. I believe that this is the only Night VFR certified glider. This is a...

Due to lack of time from the owner, there's a DG 303 Acro for sale. The glider is based in Minden (NV) and is in absolute pristine conditions, like new plus all the improvements and accessories, like transponder, solar panels, etc. Also the trailer is like new and with a lot of improvements. This...