Ok, anyone know why we are stuck with paying a grand for a blind IGC logger, when one of these is available for less than $200? http://www.astrotekinc.com/DL-100%20Spec.pdf I realize that for it to be a fully IGC-compliant logger it would need more hardware (pressure sensor, security features,...

Hi All Our drum wheel brake on the club Grob 102 is almost useless. I was wondering if there is a conversion to a diskbrake. Ken (KP)

So far only one registration......let's get with it guys.....let the organizers know so they can make proper arrangements

I have an emergency canopy available for sale. It is a 24' Phantom by National. The AD with the reinforcing tape had been complied with. It was designed for a light pilot up 180 lbs. I believe. It was made in 1982. If someone has an interest in buying it as is please email me directly. I am asking...

Any Ximango or Diamond pilots out there who would share their experiences. Maybe even a Europa . I am looking for 100 kt cruise , 30+/1 L/D motor off and good baggage capacity. Any offers John firth an old , no longer bold, ex contest pilot.

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

http://dhost.info/Paragliding/Pages/joeparrspiraltreelandingmexico 2005.htm Stunning POV vid of this accident sequence...

Thought I would put a not on the site to say congratulations to Christa Keizer for making her first solo flight yesterday in an AS-K21 out at Caracole Soaring in California City. There were several friends along with her proud father, Alan, attending. She made a 30 minute flight and a perfect two...

Tina Marie wrote: I want to do my initial CFI in a glider. Does anyone offer an accelerated CFI-G course? I can travel anywhere in the US... Tina Marie -- ========================================================================= Tina,

Time to start a new debate. How do pressure transducer varios compare to traditional mechanical varios in club use? Can you mix and match a capacity vario and a pressure transducer vario on a single TE probe? Do students - please note NOT experienced pilots - find the lcd display units easy to...

I need to find out if there is a publication which would explain in detail requirements for diamonds. I understand, after reading some of my books that you need altitude, goal and distance. O'K altitude is not a problem but...what do I use to prove my altitude? Do I need a barograph or can the...

Istvan, Be careful. I have had no end of trouble, over the years, with shrinkage of 'Tessa' self-adhesive tape sealing the ailerons of an Open Cirrus - towards the end of each season, reducing travel by 20% or more. I suppose that you could try pre-shrinking the material

Mr. Eiler (I hope I have this right) had asked about some of my conversations with some examiners and about their supervision in an old post. Someone had mentioned as well (maybe it was Mr. Eiler) that one examiner hadn't had an exam check in 13 years, and another examiner had a 100% pass rate for...

If you're looking for a personal locater beacon, REI.com has the ACR Terrafix 406 GPS equipped unit (item 709917) for $560, after a 20% off coupon code for members (it costs $15 to join), and you can pick it up at your local store if you like. You can also get the non-GPS version for...

When a glider uses sustaining engine instead of selflanching, does it mean that I would not gain any attitude if I started the engine during a flight?

Readers of this group might like a very nice article on turn radius and handicapping by Judah Milgram http://skylinesoaring.org/NEWSLETTER/2005/February/ Though mostly about handicapping, it also shows very nicely why you should not thermal at the "minimium sink speed" corresponding to the level...

A 'Diamond straight out to a goal' attempt (presumably of 300 kilometres) will, I am afraid, result in an 'own goal' only - as far as a Diamond Goal claim is concerned. Please check section three of the FAI sporting code - downloadable from the FAI web site. This explains everything most...

Rereading my October Soaring...if I understand the wording correctly...no more meandering around after flying into a cylinder trying to guess where the OZ is...for those not flying with PDA's that show the pie-cut OZ. Speaking from experience...this should be a big help for those flying with...

If you use the cylinder without getting into the sector you get a 1km ditance penalty for each TP which is more than the distance you save by using the cylinder.

Any one know of a publication which shows/lists small airstrips on Vancouver island? Retirment might just take me there! John Firth an old, no longer bold pilot.