Is anyone else having trouble to log in to skysight? The login page does not appear. I am directed to the subscription page (and I am a subscriber). Matt

http://www.cbs6albany.com/news/unmanned-1281961-air-aircraft.html Any soaring operation(s) in that area? Keep your head on the swivel!

Region 12 Regional Meet Practice: 8/27/2011 Saturday Contest: 8/28/2011 – 9/2/2011 Sunday to Friday Classes: 15 Meter, Open, Sports, Club Please join us for a top notch contest coming up at the end of the summer.

I'm interested in the utility of ADS-B and XM weather products for soaring (I know about the geographic availability). Has anyone used either enough to know? For example, XM weather has the visible satellite images, but I don't think ADS-B does. Is that a deal killer? -- Eric Greenwell -...

While not with as big a spalsh or fanfare as a Hugh and Gordo trek, KSA's Tony Condon (now changing over to The Cirrus Kid?) is off on a free distance run today. Cold front came blasting through yesterday afternoon, and with warm ground and cold air, thermals were predicted to be good. This,...

This year, we have removed the one contest limit on Junior contest fee rebates. Fly as many as you can and claim the rebate. Other requirements are the same as prior years. John Godfrey (QT) RC Chair

From release notes: ******** FLARM Firmware release notes – v 6.07 Published 09 September 2016 Platforms All FLARM and PowerFLARM devices including OEM FLARM devices Build 5a5905f Compatibility Every FLARM device has to be updated with the latest firmware version at least once per year (rolling...

Is anyone interested in selling Duo Discus rides next year at various stops along the competition circuit as KS and others have done over the years - either for the benefit of the US Team, SSA Juniors, another cause, or perhaps themselves? One can never sell too many Duo Discus rides (preferably...

Hi, every now and then, we all have this chore of updating the flight book and the pilot log book with these hard to calculate hours and minutes. So several years ago, I made a web page for that. But that was even cumbersome, so now I have made an Android app for it, minimizing the number of key...

http://711reporting.blogspot.com/ News and views............. Thermals tight, Soar high, Fly safe, # 711 reporting.

In 2008 this model got a new softer suspension. I drove it and I thought it had more body roll than I would like to have. Comfort was great but handling I am not sure, especially for towing. So my question is does anyone has any experience with model year 2008? I also test drove the BMW X3 and I...

Worth the $70 to upgrade?

When you call for Notams, as I understand it you must ask specifically if there is anything slated for GPS testing, otherwise you will not be told what's up. For those who want to see what can happen please look at my flght log for 16 May on OLC. The test not only screwed up the gps instrument, it...

I notice that a Schweizer 2-32 with a published L/D of 33 is handicapped at 1.500. This seems like a great bargain, the same as a Falke SF-25C at 1.500 but with only about 22 L/D. Are there other equally great deals out there ? Or any outstandingly heavily handicapped types ? Ian

The Midland Gliding Club (UK) still launches, when conditions are suitable, by catapulting gliders from our west facing ridge. Are we the only dinosaurs left on the planet? We are curious to find out if any other clubs still have this facility, how often it is used and when was the last time.

Has anyone modified the L-23 wingtip and put a rollerblade or other wheel on it? Factory wants $1900 per side for wheel equipped replacement tips, whivh IMO is a bit steep. -Tom

SSF Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic, March 10-11, 2007 Location: Caesar Creek Soaring Club, Waynesville OH Date: March 10-11, 2007 Status: Firm Cost: $150.00 Registration: Joe Jackson Tel: (513) 851-4816 ...

Recently purchased a glider with an LNAV/GPSNAV Model 20 system. Does anyone know of a simple and easy way to download the flight data after a flight. I was hoping there might be something on the market that would let you use a flash card or SD card etc. without having to drag the laptop out to...

Is anyone experienceing difficulty communicating with, getting parts from or information from DG ? Rick Lewis

There is a unit shooting adventure sports in the LA Area. It is the usual kayaking, mountaineering, rock climbing stuff, of course. They are requesting pictures and resumes. They want these people to have strong acting skills...say your lines without sounding like a robot or staring at the camera...