I'm having a very down day after hearing of the loss of a friend in a soaring accident. This photo made me smile. Thank you to everyone that made the photo...

Anyone know of problems with Rotax's new fuel-injected iS engine? I heard that the new engines are not yet flying. -Philip

After speaking with an instructor about my Pilatus B4 landings, he argued that the angle of incidence on this glider has a great influence on the landing characteristics. I looked it up, and it was only 1.5 degrees. With the tailplane oriented at -3 degrees. However, I cannot figure out what other...

How many of you use polarized sun glasses? Are they common? Are they popular? Do they work? I personally use Sun Tigers. Richard

Before packing up my Discus2 and moving to the French Alps, I only had the opportunity to race a couple of times in the USA, and never at a Rocky Mountain Racing Venue. If one defined a “Rocky Mountain Racing Venue (RMRV)” as one where the pilots routinely found themselves at or below the...

Where possible register states this glider... germany,france not???? why?

I'm writing an article for Soaring and need the Standard Class results list. It is no longer available on the 'official' site (http://www.wgc2010.sk/). Anyone have a copy of the results? Specifically, I need the placements for the U.S. team entrants Mike Smith (XM) and Peter Deane, and total...

After reading the threads last month on insurance, I'm still not sure who besides Costello offers insurance that will satisfy the SSA comp requirement. My experience with Costello has left me looking. Names? LL Johns AVEMCO? Gary Adams - GB

The caboose of the KS Duo will be available for the R4N contest at Fairfield, Pa (M-ASA) October 6-13. The $200/day ticket includes top secret cursing (or praying) techniques, inflight food service (Cliff Bar), and in-flight entertainment (or punishment) in the form of whistling/singing. Thrill to...

I eventually want to buy a remote control unit for my ILEC SN 10B, but I´m not shure where to store it in flight to get easy access to it. Where is the best place for it in the cockpit, so it doesn´t disturb the handling of the ship? Does anybody have experiencies/ pictures? Thanks, Bernd

Just noticed that Dale Kramer's BMapper is operating again. Thanks to Dr. Jack and all who helped him get my favorite soaring weather program going again. I very much like the XCSkies system as well (and it is probably better overall), but I LOVE my BMapper! Frank (TA)

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I think that the fact that Jerzy Szemplinski has flown with such consistency is awesome and not only did he win at Perry but he literally held the contest lead at Mifflin throughout the entire event. If that doesn't make you want to hang around Jerzy and learn a thing or two you are crazy. Nice...

Available after Uvalde WGC2012 ASW 22 BLE 50 R 26.58 mt. Construction Nr.22079 12/99 D-KZAC 1050 hours 350 takeoffs, engine 45h Engines http://www.austroengine.at/cms/upload/Technical_Data/AE_50_R_Technical_Data.pdf ARC in March 2013 Winter instrumentation Sage 80mm Vario Zander ZS1 + + logger...

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Assuming that I do not want to personally tow a glider in a trailer for 3000 miles, what are my options? Costs? Extra lift coupons awarded for relatively recent real life success stories (double lift coupons awarded for horror stories, triple lift coupons awarded for funny horror stories). What...

Pics and video promised later this evening. Grin factor is off the charts. http://soaringcafe.com/2012/05/news-flash-dick-butler-makes-first-flight-in-concordia/ Evan Ludeman / T8

I don't want to hijack the thread about Walter Mueller's 75 gliding anniversary (GO, Walter!) by talk about an early death...seems a bit morbid. But I have to comment on Bob's statement: snip However...if any reader knows of a gliding participant who feels predestined to die in a...

The Spring 2012 LVVSA Auto - Tow weekend was, as always, tons of fun! Auto and Aero tows from Roach Dry Lakebed, between Jean and Primm NV, in actual soaring conditions! We had the usual great food, bonfire, and camaraderie. Keith W. made an exceptional batch of dark chocolate, mint chip ice...

Hi, FLARM has made the preliminary manuals for PowerFLARM Brick and PowerFLARM Remote Displays available he Manuals and Software Updates http://powerflarm.us/manuals-software-updates-and-release-notes/ The first Brick units will be used and tested at the Mifflin contest.