We are searching for relatives of Domina Jalbert, creator of the parafoil. He is being added to the honor role of the Quebec History of Aviation Museum. Contact Ross Smyth at ? Dear Charles: Confirming phone call we are trying to locate some family members of Domina Jalbert...

In a few more days, the 2006 USA pilot seeding list will be up on the Soaring Server for everyone to see. Those names in green, mean the contests you were in, the paperwork is all in. Those names in red, well, yep, your paperwork is NOT all in, and maybe you can help us get this closed out, by...

The Soaring Safety Foundation (safety affiliate of the SSA) will conduct a Glider Flight Instructor Recertification Clinic as follows: Location: Seattle, WA Date: February 11-12, 2006 Registration: Mark Nyberg (425) 641-4785 or

Well, in my travels across the USA, I always felt that when I met other soaring pilots, that we cared about our sport and would help out when needed. I can say tonight, that I have been right. Gaynell has been getting emails and alot of help in getting in the final paperwork, because all of you are...

Hi Everybody, I have recompiled the old CuSoft Polar Explorer DOS program to work under Windows and issued version 2.2 as Freeware. Anyone interested in trying it out, please visit http://www.trimill.com/CuSoft/ where the program and a short User's Guide are available for free download. If you...

We are planning a 3 week vacation to France in September of 2006. For the course of at least one week, we will be staying at a villa in the vicinity of Figeac, in the south central region. As part of this trip, I would very much like to get a little flying in, even if only with an instructor. ...

Tony Verhulst said, 'Ok, answer C says 'The best lift/drag speed with no regard to wind velocity.'. So, Tony's best lift/drag speed is 50 knots and I'm flying into a 50 knot headwind at 50 indicated. And, I'm going ... where?

1987, SerNo 323, 1500 hours, "B" Fuselage, 16.6 Tip Extensions, SH Miniwinglets. More info a http://ventus.elm2.com Currently based at Seminole Lake Gliderport, Clermont, Florida. Great Performance! asking USD48,500 email: kols4-at-hotmail.com phone: 954-536-3816 or 954-385-38523

I am looking for a PZL mini-compass. Thanks, Sam Giltner.

Just curious...assuming SSA will use the same 2005 rule regarding ELT's, will your contest require the use of ELT's? JLH Ventus C

Looking for a Ventus CM flight manual.....in particular a description of the steps required for extension and retraction of the engine, and some description of the engine control instrument. I've worn the internet out looking for info but have had no luck!! Cheers Fish

What do the operating / maintenance manuals give as the flying hours limit before major inspection / overhall? -- Charles Yeates

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Anyone else having problems accessing the OLC? Ray Warshaw

I have twin 6 year old daughters that want to go flying with me soooooo bad but they can´t wear the chutes from the club because of size. They weigh appx 20 kilos or 45 pounds. Does anyone make a small rig that will fit them? Bob

I have a Cambridge and early Ball varios but neither one has the external audio units. Are there schematics for these circuits so I can build a couple. I do have a fried Cambridge AU20 audio unit that has a blown capacitor on it but it seems that these circuits are very simple and should...

Does anyone know if the 2006 OLC (US, if that matters) will accept igc files produced by WinPilot? In reading the OLC site the answer seems to be no. I didn't find anywhere on the OLC site to submit a question so I thought I'd try RAS. WinPilots says they meet the "technical requirements". They...

Would somebody please forward to me Fred Jiran's contact info? Paul A. Gaines

I recently started flying an LS1-F. I would like to hear from other LS1-F pilots and in particular what was your experience in making the transition to the LS1-F. On my first flights I have started with my trim set full forward. What are your thoughts and what is your routine? Thanks Ken

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