Catch up on day 6, 8, and 9 http://www.ssa.org/UsTeam/ust_reports_sr.htm

Does any country run competitions in the IGC Club Class? USA does not. We have the Sports Class, which allows any glider to enter, and another Sports Class (called, locally, the Club Class) which uses a restricted list of gliders that is different from the IGC Club Class list. In another thread,...

AC 21.17-2A, in the USA "Powered gliders are considered to be powered aircraft for the purpose of complying with 91.205." Interesting. Hadn't seen this in writing before. -- ------------+ Mark J. Boyd

I have posted on our interent site a short clip of the Marske Pioneer IId in flight. http://www.continuo.com/marske/pioneer/marske/marske%20pioneer.htm If this address is too long click on our site below then look under Pioneer.... then the Marske Pioneer IId -- Marske Flying...

Is there a general consensus on which schools are regarded as the "best" for glider training? I realize this is difficult to compare, as there are lots of good instructors all over the place, but if someone were interested in taking a block of time off and going somewhere to learn how to fly...

http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2013/jul/13/pilot-ok-but-under-arrest-after-glider-goes-down-on-badger-mountain/

A winter reading suggestion: I've just finished "Soaring, Beyond The Basics" by Dale Masters & enthusiastically recommend it. It's all about developing airmanship, sensitivity to the terrain & interpreting clues to lift. Dale's dry humor & clear writing style make this book an enjoyable page turner...

Hi guys, It has been a while since I have posted here. I have finally narrowed my search to 2 gliders. I am aware of the following on each glider: Jantar - Visibility during tow, and tight cockpit (I am 5'10' 148 lbs so I fit ok). Pik 20D - Thick wing mold, parts support, and flaps.

Does anyone have a copy of the circuit schematics ( not the installation wiring) for this radio. I have schematics for lots of other airband radios if anyone needs one. Ken Reynolds krenateircom.net

While aero-towing a Mode-C transponder equipped glider, and using PowerFlarm and transponder in the tow plane, most of the time the glider will show up on the PF as a threat aircraft. Since the PF prioritizes threats, this precludes another more distant "intruder" aircraft as being displayed as a...

THE MAY 2012 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL A wealth of news for soaring pilots from around the world. A 64 page issue. Stories include: 1. New sailplane now in production designed to introduce a new concept to the sport. Dynamic Story. An eight page feature article.

Seen this? http://www.flarm.com/index_en.html Radar and transponders are just so 20th century. John Galloway

I am trying to help a friend find a glider that he can fit into. He is looking for a club class glider or slighty higher cost. What gliders would he be able to fit into?

What are your favorite aircraft types (and modifications) for glider towing in high density altitude and/or short runways?

The operating manual for the Becker ATC 4401-1-xxx transponder has the following specifications: (http://www.beckerusa.com/products/detail/pdfs/ATC4401-1-I+O.pdf) Max. operating altitude : - ATC 4401-1-175 15000 ft. - ATC 4401-1-250 50000 ft. and

Since I have been unable to get access to the XCSoar forum thus far, I thought I'd go ahead and post my questions here. I just got a used Dell Streak 5 that was previously an AT&T one. It appears it is Android 1.6 and seems to be functioning fine. I attempted to install XCSoar using wifi. I first...

I was startled awake by John's voice from the clock-radio, discussing nuclear strikes on fox-holes and other scary things. Meant to post immediately here, but I pulled a pillow over my head and forgot about it... http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95143166 See ya, Dave "YO...

Anybody out there got a low time Grob 102 hiding somewhere they would like to sell?

Is it legal/possible/reasonable to install just Mode A transponder (No altitude reporting)? Whenever I hear "Traffic 12 O-clock 3 miles, altitude unknown" I look EVERYWHERE. ahead. Might this provoke more visual scanning by aircraft crews which could spot gliders without transponders in the...

I had the honor of giving the Ralph S. Barnaby lecture at the fall Board of Directors' meeting. The title is "The evolution of US contest soaring," which I sort of talked about but couldn't resist adding an editorial here and there. If you're really, really bored at the office, you might enjoy the...