I thought the viewpoint below (not mine) on the US finishing rule was very interesting. Interesting enough to share with the broader pilot community and start a discussion about it. I am all for safer soaring, but after hearing this argument, I see circumstances (and direct .igc examples) where...

Using the Mississippi river as the dividing line, a new book on US Glider Accidents reveals the following statistics: Page 124 chart totals... ----------East West Total Accidents -124 201 326 Fatalities --15 53 68 38 additional fatalities in the Western US over the same...

*** Big News from Cambridge and ClearNav *** ClearNav Instruments and Roy A. Ridgeway are pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement under which RR will sell to CNi a large inventory of CAI 300 Series parts and assemblies. This will enable CNi to provide service world-wide for years...

Why aren't we all doing this? http://youtu.be/Ln9fuR8uwIc?t=36m48s I'd give it a try if I thought I understood what the nature of the shear is that is being exploited and how to work it. I am inclined to think that whatever the nature of this "longitudinal shear", it isn't terribly commonplace,...

For those really serious about soaring and art, here is your chance to buy a piece of history. Andrea Derujinsky (Yes, one of Gleb's daughters who makes a brief appearance in the movie) has an ORIGINAL, 16mm film version of the movie, given to Gleb by Bob Drew, the film's producer. If you are...

I am looking for canopy frames for the Twin Astir glider. Just the frames for the front and rear seats. Naturally I need them now. Robert Mudd Moriarty, NM

Wurtsboro Airport will again be hosting a 1-26 Spring Fun Meet: May 3 & 4: - Open to any and all pilots flying a 1-26, regardless of experience. - There will also be a Sports-Class task available to any pilot who wants to participate in a non 1-26 glider. - CD will create TAT and MAT tasks:...

Towball available to Reno for the SSA convention from points east. Likely arriving in Reno early in the week of the convention, Feb. 25ish, but flexible. Towball available from Reno to practically anywhere in the continental USA as long as I eventually make it to Wichita. References available,...

Tasman audio vario, V1.4, new 2003, manual, cable, $350 (US) and I pay shipping. Guaranteed in good working order. JJ Sinclair

Anybody know if there are tows available in Salida, CO? A friend and I are planning a safari in late June and that would be a good place to spend a week.

I am helping a friend put new tires on a 2002(?) Cobra trailer. The original tires are 14" Cooper 185R14C mud and snow. They seem to be really hard to come by for an exact replacement. Anyone know of other good options? Thanks in advance.

Hi, got some news .. I think many software manufacturers will adopt these kind of keyboards. They come really cheap on Amazon and Ebay , I paid mine 7,99 !!! They have more than 20 hours autonomy with their own battery, and they pair perfectly with all devices. I have just made a video of how I...

This won't make much sense, unless you have followed the thread on "Death of a Gliderport". To rectify the drift, I began a new thread, Jim. Is this a slip or a crab? I agree that I have talked a lot about glider safety, over many years. :-) I disagree that I avoided addressing Russ Dervaes...

This glider only has 140 hours on it and looks pretty much new. BPB-06 glider trailer. Avionics: V7, B-40, Microair M760 radio, Oudie mount, flap ring for winter airspeed (not installed) Options/parts: Optional headrest, spare rudder Equipment: 2 wing wheels

http://youtu.be/ipbtMJagv5o Whattaya say Frank? Fancy a wee bit of programming? :) Casey Jay B3

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Can anyone comment on the terrain for Nephi, Utah. Would it be suitable for an eastern pilot with limited XC experience in the west? Also, what have you experienced regarding typical winds. I'd be brining a Libelle 301. Penetration is limited. Thanks, 2C

An email correspondent asked me to explain why low-altitude thermaling is apparently so dangerous. After all, he (and I) have never unintentionally spun at high altitude, so why is it so bad to thermal down low? He suggested the answer might be of more general interest so here it is. --- It's...

Has anyone successfully purchased this software recently? Say...in the last 12 months? Emails to both the support address and Matts own, listed on his SSA profile, have gone unanswered. As the Sectionals haven't been updated for some years, I don't want to pay for a licence that never...

Cold winter night material: This paper documents a snake with an L/D of 2.9: http://jeb.biologists.org/content/217/3/382.abstract National Geographic video full program: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UczKUylZDv8