Want to buy a panel mount radio for my glider. I've been using a Dittel FSG 60M for years. The quarter turn plate which holds the radio to the tray has been stripped for a while. This weekend I picked up the panel and the radio fell out onto cement. It landed on the major/minor frequency change...

I am completely at a loss when it comes to computers. I bought Iglide downloaded maps etc. and was ready to go in 5 stress free minutes. I have not flown with it yet so I do not know if I will need an external gps. So far so good.

Marked for ASH-25 or ASW-22, came with a new Discus-2, should work with most any ship. $700+shipping. Photo available at.......johnsinclair210(at)yahoo.com JJ

Does anyone have useful comments to make regarding Flarm aerial placement in a Super Cub ? (Specifically Power Flarm, but regular Flarm also valid ) I flew a Super Cub with a Flarm stuck on top of the panel a few weeks ago and to be frank, it was crap. If you have an installation which you...

I have been trying to contact Komet, and Harold Ennulat, with no response. Are they on vacation? Thanks

After 12 months of development and 18 beta versions, we are announcing by february 24th the delivery of V4.0. You can list the changes and improvements at http://www.lk8000.it/Features40/Features%20V4.htm paolo

THE MARCH 2013 ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL The March 2013 issue is about to go in the mail. Another 64 page issue that has a spread of news and photos from around the planet. Another issue with some great reading plus a wealth of new press release stories for soaring pilots wherever you are....

Hi, I must apologize. I had been a little confused and put forward some incorrect information regarding the small display that is included with the PowerFLARM Brick. Previously my web site stated that the small Butterfly display would be the one provided with the PowerFLARM Brick. That is...

This is only a teaser for the upcoming story on Wednesday, but it looks good so far. http://www.ktvz.com/video/25647175/index.html Boggs

Can anyone tell me what the status is of the law suite to get a soaring operation back at Hemet, California? Boggs

KM, Would you kindly publish the contest dates and locations for the US Nationals 2008 again? Thanks, Sam.

Anyone know where I can view the manual for this ship online? I'm scheduled to get some flight time in one next weekend, and I'd like to browse the manual ahead of time. Thanks, Dave

I'm looking for recommendations on where to get my Dittel FSG 71M radio repaired. Antenna and mic are good. It's not transmitting more than 200 yds. Thanks in advance, Steve

With the greatest of regret I write to inform that Bill passed away in the early hours of this morning at a cottage hospital in Bishops Castle, Shropshire. He had been ill for the last couple of months. He regularly frequented these pages. RIP Bill. Luke

Tom Knauff reported a fatal accident at Ridge Soaring on July 14th in his most recent newsletter, but he did not disclose the pilot's name. Can someone please post this information? Thank you.

please see http://www.hph.cz/ now with close to 30 new 304S sailplanes on order! (short summary) 11/07/2007 - 304S Shark - extremely successful and interesting Europe Tour I want to thank all pilots and potential customers for all flight hours, starts, practical remarks and...

I've heard they employ a rather revolutionary ballast system for those occasional booming days which utilizes fuel - guess it's lighter than water! Just need to start loading the wings around 3am to be ready for a launch at midday! What's Vwinch - any ideas? Dave

Desert and Summer Flying, Thursday, July 12, 2007, starting at 7:00 pm Speaker Cindy Brickner, CFI-G Caracole Soaring, Discussion regarding summer and desert survival, and techniques of summer and desert operations. For reservations, contact Richard Mend by TELEPHONE at (818)...

On my way out to Jean (southbound I-15 out of Las Vegas) Saturday morning I passed a truck pulling a Cobra trailer with K3 on the "tail". I was kinda' hoping they'd be stopping at Jean to fly a bit, but they didn't. Anybody know who it was? Jim

hi we http://www.soaringchillies.com are still looking for soaring reporters preferential native speakers. more info by mail. best regards arturo