Has anyone of the early adopters actually flown with the new DeLorme InReach ? I had a contact with their tech support a while back, who mentioned that they report elevation, not altitude. Also their tracking pages mention elevation. I found tracks of Paul/Frank and Sean, but they look like they...

Came across this the other day.. The wingtip belongs to an Eurotech E-310 drone. http://www.defence24.pl/media/cache/inside_article_image/uploads/images/232f9343cc38284572617537f44aae96.jpeg Looks like a mix of a standard winglet and the experimental tip on the...

Anyone know of a source for new l'hotellier fittings? I received an email from the son of an home builder in the Ukraine asking about a source for these fittings. He found my name from my web site where I described adding wederkind sleeves to l'hotellier fittings on a DG glider. One possible...

I am holding in my hot little hand a letter from Jacqueline Jambor, a Manager with the FAA's Project Support Branch, ACE-112. It states that the FAA has accepted the request submitted by my friend and hangar partner, airshow pilot Bob Carlton, for a Global Alternate Method Of Compliance (AMOC) that...

CNv Club Software is now available for download at http://www.clearnav.net/main/cn-downloads.html Please read the release notes and instructions. You will want the vario software as well as the companion PC configuration tool (also updated). Good Soaring & Good Variometry! Evan Ludeman for CNi

Say overall speed is not an issue (you are not racing) and the only objective is to achieve best glide to make it home with a marginal final glide. Also lets assume you fail to maintain the correct speed and deviate +/- 10 knots. Which will have less penalty, flying 10 knots too fast or too slow...

I have a Paraphernalia Softie emergency chute for sale. The rig is approx. 3 years old and in near perfect condition. The rig has a blue harness and blue/white container. Located in the USA. Asking $850. Chuck

I just got an Ipaq 3955 and I have been searching for a cradle, preferably with a suction cup and built in dock. Does anyone know of where I can find one? I'm looking to spend less than $100. Thanks, JP

I don't suppose anyone has a kobold 4 Inch wheel with the 5 inch brake they would be willing to sell? as used on the schempp-hirth cirrus? Thanks, Scott Williams.

The Soaring Safety Foundation is conducting a CFIG Revalidation Clinic in Seattle the weekend of February 13th and 14th, 2010. It is open to everyone - not just instructors. This is your best opportunity to prepare for your next written test (private, commercial or instructor in gliders), prepare...

In a recent thread it was asserted that it was possible to get sport pilot airplane privileges without taking a knowledge test and flight test if the pilot held a private glider rating. For some reason I cannot see that thread. I had doubts that this was true and followed up with AOPA. The text...

Hi, A few customers just clued me in about the upcoming new iPAQ 200 Series. It looks like an excellent replacement for the iPAQ hx4700. The only question is whether or not the "24 pin connector" is the same as used on previous iPAQs and whether or not it has an RS-232 serial port. I hope it...

Gordon Boettger was to launch today for a downwind dash hoping for 3000k. Any word? Gary GB

Hallo, I'm working on my panel redesign. It's a "long distance project" with me on one continent and the glider on another... Would someone with a "winter access" to his glider take some measurements for me? - what is the exterior dimension of Ilec engine controller? I know it is 57mm hole but...

OK, now that I have your attention, I'm looking for a Cleveland 40-78 rim set w/disc in new or good condition, and an M&H CF480 O2 tank if anyone has one of those laying around they don't need... I have *some* monies, but also have the following NOS Cleveland parts for trade/sale: 40-19 (older...

N321V, SN 4-149, 1986, 1950 TTAF, 171 TT engine, 17 m tips. All ADs complied with. Located in Richland, WA, glider has spent most of its life in a dry desert climate (yes, there is a desert in Washington!). Instruments include airspeed, altimeter (35,000 ft), LXNAV LX100 vario, Borgelt B40 vario,...

Hello all - I've decided that I need to build a tail dolly for my 1-35. It occurs to me that maybe someone has one they'd sell and that would save me the trouble...? One from a 1-34 would likely also fit...

BMI (Body Mass Index) is a number calculated from your height and weight. On the logic that pilots with BMI over 40 are likely to have Sleep Apnea and therefore more likely to fall asleep when piloting, the FAA is planning to require AMEs to use BMI to trigger evaluation for sleep apnea when...

The video on this link may be disturbing to glider pilots. Cockpit area of glider in tree is shattered. You can read the article and not watch the video. http://www.wlos.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wlos_glider-crash-near-mt-mitchell-15167.shtml Pilot injured. Excerpt from...

The thing that is perhaps most interesting to me about the A320 Hudson incident is the report that the first officer, who was pilot flying, saw the canada geese and "made note of it". Why didn't he take immediate evasive action? It will be very interesting to see the CVR transcript. I wonder how...