Report available on the SSA contest site, and on SoaringCafe.NET TA

I put a lot of miles on my Cobra trailer every year going to various soaring locations. The hole that the sliding latch uses to secure the lower tailgate, it getting larger with every mile on the road. I've thought about using a latch similar to the latches used on my tail dolly, but I want to see...

I've an old militaly flight hrlmet that needs to be reconditioned. Anyone know of a company that does this, or where to by a kit to do so? I nned all the pads,etc and a mike patch cord to convert a miltary jack to civlilian

Last summer my IPAQ connected to my PC no problem. After resting for the winter the IPAQ no longer connects to my PC. (It was kept charged all winter) When I plug into the USB, the XP system tray shows the USB device being installed and then says your device is ready to use. The IPAQ shows the...

Hi Folks. As fellow flyers, may I just bring this to your attention. Thanks. Dunge Bottom: Tales Of An Unconventional Aviator The new book by John Clarke that is attracting 5 star Amazon reviews. A must buy for all hang gliding and ultralight enthusiasts! “If this doesn’t raise a smile I don’t know...

So, my local radio station told two weather-person jokes yesterday that I thought I'd pass on to give you all a groan... 1) Q: Where do the weather forecasters go for a drink after work? A: The iso-bar 2) Two meterologists crashed in an airplane and each broke an arm and a leg... their friend...

See http://www.hawketracking.com Current Events for the links to the Mifflin contest SPOT tracking map. I have already added all the pilots on the contest list that also have an entry on the SSA 'Track a Sailplane' page. TA

The XCSoar developers are proud to announce the release 6.1! Some highlights: - route suggestions to avoid airspaces and mountains - the terrain reach line/shade now considers turning around mountains - runway directions can be displayed on the map - new task manager - new task types - multiple...

Can anyone supply the specs. for the countersink screws for the canopy plexi to metal frame? We have lost a number of ours over the past year. Thank you. John.

On May 18, 10:23*am, Andy wrote: On May 18, 9:44*am, Steve Koerner wrote: I have 3 Wing Riggers that I need to get shipped out today, but as soon as I get a chance I intend to investigate changing the bolts to the next larger size, 3/8"...

It was a well written and thought provoking article by John. Thanks. Let’s not lose sight of the fact that we have limited technology from the very beginning of this sport. I could beat all the competition if they would only let me fly with an operating engine. In trout fishing, it would be much...

Thanks Morgan, I'll be sure to take you up on your offer; it will help in the process for sure. Looking back on it, I should have flown Avenal a different day, as not all the ships where there on Wednesday. I saw a Genesis showed up, and would really like to see one in person. The hand brake is...

Heard from a dealer yesterday that the PowerFlarm is still bogged down in the FCC approval process. No delivery anytime soon. No fault of the dealers. Bummer. I'm really looking forward to getting mine. It will get here eventually.

I wrote an article for Soaring, that will appear in the July issue. Title: "Gizmo Future." A somewhat unusual view of the "what's in the future for Soaring" kind of article. It's on my webpage if you just can't wait for...

I'm glad you came out to Avenal and had a good time. The practice day was a pretty good day to be there. Sunday was spectacular as well. RAS should get you many dollars worth of .02. Also worth searching the archives as this is a reasonably common question that pops up and you'll be able to...

With the streaming maps in CU 4, I understand that there is still some map functionality when not connected to the internet, but I am looking for some details about this. At our airport, the internet access is somewhat limited and with everyone streaming map downloads at the end of the flying day...

On May 17, 5:49*pm, " wrote: Just a quick reminder... PowerFLARM *improvements over ‘classic’ FLARM - PCAS, Transponder alarms (Mode S only, until updated) - ADS-B aircraft displayed (today) - Graphical, colored display (instead of 10 LED) - Twice the...

On May 16, 6:13*pm, " wrote: We are well aware that we have stressed the patience of our fellow pilots with repeated delays and would like to apologize for this. Here's the status as of Monday 16-May-2011. First, the good news. The portable PowerFLARM is...

Sorry if I've crossed any newsgroup boundaries with this post, Please see our new website www.dittolog.com for developments Cheers Mark

The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (http://www.aaib.gov.uk) have published their report on the fatal crash last year of a SZD Foka 4. The report is included in the May 2011 bulletin. The report confirms that the cause was a mis-rig, specifically the incomplete engagement of the expanding...