The SSA Weather Task Force has been re-treaded with a brand new group of fresh volunteers. The last group to serve on the committee ( Richard Kellerman, Sam Zimmerman there may be some others I don't know ) did an excellent job of writing some very high quality forecasting tutorials. This leaves...

All Hoping for some help here - My Std Cirrus has cam style hotellier fittings and I havent been able to find a wedekind sleeve that works with these rather than the vertical plunger style.. Any clues for finding sleeves for these? Thanks in advance Peter Deane, Std Cirrus 5T

After an ill-fated website update on August 30, Claim Check version 1.19, an Excel-based resource for FAI badge and record evaluation, is now available at no charge from http://www.badgeflight.com/downloads.html Its new feature is the ability to store calibration data for up to 10 Flight Recorders...

We have about 5 remaining spots available.... Adirondack Soaring invites you to our 1st annual Lake Placid Wave & Flying Encampment. Our soaring club has voted to try a different site for an encampment this year. Lake Placid, NY. The Canadian’s have been coming down for years. This year’s event...

Not to make light of the 3 deaths associated to the SFO crash. But this demonstrates how politically "correct" the media is. Think outside the box? what box! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=L1JYHNX8pdo

Hi, All the discussion on r.a.s. about small video camera systems was very interesting. Certainly having more people capturing the fun of soaring on video should help promote our wonderful sport. I have therefore decided to sell and support the Replay XD family of video cameras and...

I've emailed the folks developing products that display traffic from FLARM, for those I know, but for those I do not know, a quick reminder... Hi Guys, probably you know this already, but just in case... PowerFLARM defaults to the older FLARM protocol which does not include PCAS (transponder)...

Does anybody know who 'won' the auction for the Speed Astir in October (ish) 2009? I would like to get in touch the him. TIA Jim

I had a chance to tow a Cobra trailer the other day from Ephrata to Arlington, about 150 miles or so and now am very desirous of having one for my HP-24. If anyone knows of a used Cobra or Komet out there please let me know. I have cash! thanks, Brad

Flying will commence at 05:30 Sunday May 9 at Eagle Field and continue until gravity intervenes or 19:00. Cost is $1/mile one-way. (Mt Grove $200/Knoxville $450) Adjusted for level of service requested. All proceeds will go to the US Team Fund. Silver Level: Unlimited whistling by P1 Two 60...

To all those who responded re original article I offer my apologies. There were two articles, and to use an Aussie expression they have gone "Walkabout" or just plain "Missing". I will still keep searching, and will let you know if or when I find them. Sincerely, Ron Baker (Australia)

Support your gliderport It is mid-summer and the full effects of the economic slowdown are affecting all small businesses. Many gliderports have been greatly affected, which includes flight instructors, tow pilots, and line personnel. Glider pilots can do a lot to help. When gliderports...

Does anyone have the info on how much shock strut fluid is required for proper servicing of the Krosno oleo. There is nothing I can find to indicate this. The pressure is marked on the strut but nothing to indicate the volume of fluid. Thanks mike maskell

Has anybody been able to post and score flights using either WinPilot or a EW microRecorder? How many people posted last year but gave up this year? Just curious....

I would like to add more contest/xc photos to the SRA site (actually plan to do a face-lift) ... and would appreciate receiving photos you would like to contribute ... from last season ... and this season as it progresses. I have a high speed link so you can send large formats. Just send anything...

I just took delivery of an RS-15 in dire need of a face lift...excellent workmanship but packing in the cosmetic side... http://www.flickr.com/photos/91412217@N00/272587388/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/91412217@N00/272585143/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/91412217@N00/272593549/

I have started this thread to keep the soaring community informed of soaring.aero developments. I have been asked: What is the purpose of soaring.aero? The purpose of soaring.aero is to promote the sport of soaring. While there are many soaring sites out there, many of them excellent, I think...

I am interested in the garmin iqM5 as it has a GPS receiver built in. Is anyone out there using one of these in their glider? If so, how is the screen on it? okay on daylight? I guess it would be compatible with "see you" software to make a portable solution. Willie

Hey guys, I am wondering if any of you know the size of the O-ring for the ballast connection that comes out of the wing of a LS-6A? Also, my front air vent keeps opening up just enough to create a very loud whistle when I get the glider going faster than 100 knots. It gets quite annoying to keep...

I am Jeff and I live in Albuquerque, NM. If anyone needs a glider transported I am available to do the work. I have a very flexible college schedule and I am willing to travel to where the glider is. I also have access to a vehicle that can tow from a buddy of mine. Call me at 505 980 5377 or email...