Is there any way to effectively and inexpensively tint a canopy? If so, where would I have it done and what does it involve? GORDY

A minor update regarding http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/ ... The TerraServer folks have been quietly rolling out high-resolution (and mostly color) 2002 satellite photos for additional cities, and whenever they do, GPS Visualizer is able to take advantage of the new imagery (with no intervention on...

Have 2002 Ford raised roof custom van for sale. Excellent tow vehicle. 50K miles perfect condition..Blue book $12-14K Will sell for $8.5K Sam Fly 972-399-8803

Discus 2b for sale: Year of mfg: 2000 S/N 58. Approx 120 flights, 180 hours. Factory Cobra trailer with glass top, Cambridge 302, Becker Radio, Winter Mechanical Vario, Boom Mike, ELT, Tilt up instrument panel, Two tow hooks, Canopy cover, Tow out Gear (wing wheel and tow bar), Lots of options,...

Later this year we are planning a move to the Olympic Peninsula in WA. Are there any sailplane pilots in the area?

Is there anyplace to get a tow in Southern Utah in Mid March? I want to get out of the cold and head south for a few days. I remember good thermals in the area last year when I flew my Mooney down at that time of year. Tim Ventus B Logan, UT

The South Region V Contest Contest at Cordele, Georgia will be held during the period May 14-21, 2005. Contest days are Monday-Saturday, May 16-21. Andy McQuigg will be CD. Contact me at for more information and registration materials. You may also register thru the SSA...

February 2, 2005 Greetings To All Glider Pilots, This is just a note to solicit announcements and accounts of year 2004-2005 glider safaris and encampments around the world. Ideally, I'd like this posting to start a thread on this newsgroup about recent and future encampments and safaris for...

Just a quick email, i have been forgetting to keep the soaring list updated on our activities recently. We have sent two new newsletters regarding the Pipistrel range of aircraft recently. Newsletter 24 is the flight for sight, an annual event flying around QLD which this year raised over...

TORONTO AREA GLIDER PILOT GROUND SCHOOL! Winter 2005 Session starting Thursday February 24 ================================================= York Soaring will be hosting a Glider Pilot Ground School directed at beginning pilots to prepare them both for basic flight training and the Transport...

Dear Denise, Any typos that are found in "Soaring" indicate that folks are actually reading the magazine. I should try that with my future articles, to see if anyone is reading my contributions! You do a wonderful job as editor. "Soaring" magazine is better than ever, and Steve Hines' photos...

I'm wondering if a transponder-equipped glider would be an aid to search and rescue people. I've heard that the radar tracks can be obtained from ATC, but not if S&R people actually do that, and if it can be done in a timely fashion (less than 24 hours, say). What are people's experience with this...

Hi. I'm an Australian glider pilot visiting the US on business for a few weeks later this month. I'm going to be in the LA and San Jose area, and I'd like to see about doing some flying while I'm there. I've been checking into the licensing requirements (seems it's easiest to do the paperwork...

Hi, Anybody got a soft copy of this available? /daveb -- ----------------------------------------------- http://www.sgi-extremelinux.com The source of innovation and discoveryTM

I realize the requirement is only for contests now but does the personal ELT meet the requirement or does it have to be one installed in the glider?

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChaffeeCoCoSoaring/ Just got word this evening...after a year of trying, the FAA has approved the Pawnee for towing. It will be a very low key operation...so it is highly recomended to use the Yahoo site to contact the ops guy.

Can anyone who's about 5'9", 175 to 200 lbs and with a 30" inseam offer me any guidance as to what make and model of chute might suit me in the Jantar series? Headroom and getting closer to the instrument panel are, of course, big issues in this series.

This is a link for a display model of the Swift S-1, the 1991 aerobatic design. Downloaded as a pdf file, printed out on cardstock or photo paper, cut out with a sharp #11 X-Acto blade, and glued together with white glue "Elmers" etc. http://www.cardmodels.de/Download.html

Hi, Does anybody have a polar diagram for the Mosquito? Thanks -- ----------------------------------------------- http://www.sgi-extremelinux.com The source of innovation and discoveryTM

I googled this topic and found a few threads...but nothing to recent. Anyone out in cyberspace want to provide input from *actual* use? I am not intersted in started a flame war over the 'purity' of using these devices. Just curious as to how they have worked out. I drop waypoints into my GPS on...