I have an S100. I want to calibrate it and have removed it from the glider.. We’ve put it in the calibration chamber, but are not having any luck getting it to record a flight without the gps recognizing movement. Ideas? Second. I’ve updated firmware before without issues. This time, the...

If one were to have some time for a month long road trip in March and/or April to tow their glider (DG-300) somewhere and fly, where would you suggest.. Florida, Texas and New Mexico come to mind, but I do not have soaring experience in those places. Especially that early in the year. Other...

Does anyone have experience with taking this radio apart to adjust the "automatic" squelch pot? Can you remember which pot it is? Thanks

I am studying for my commercial written and practical. Glider first. Power a bit later. Does anyone know if taking the airplane written covers the requirements for glider written? I'd prefer to just take one written if possible. It's a time and money thing. I searched the web and FARs. Not...

Saw the Spot 2 at Costco for $69. Not sure what it includes but looks like a good deal. Will

Can anyone tell us whether it is mandatory to replace the fabric covering on Schleicher wooden gliders on a time basis. In particular, what is compulsory and what is usual in Germany. W.J. (Bill) Dean (U.K.). Remove "ic" to reply.

The U.K. Air Accidents Investigation Branch accident report on the fatal crash involving a photographer on 9th August 2005 at Husbands Bosworth has now been published. It may be found at http://www.aaib.gov.uk/cms_resources/LS1F%20Glider,%20BGA4665%2002-07.pdf . W.J. (Bill) Dean (U.K.). Remove...

The BGA have now published the report from the Club Chairmen's Conference, see http://www.gliding.co.uk/bgainfo/clubmanagement/index.htm . The downloads are available from: Chairmen's Conference 2005. The report from the conference is available in various formats. All versions contain items of...

Peter Saundby has put the following posting on the U.K. u.r.a.s.: Following the string on oxygen systems, pilots intending to fly at altitude should be very wary of relying upon oxymetry devices intended for clinical use to confirm in the air that they are adequately oxygenated. Professor John...

The Spanish authorities have now published their report on the accident to the UK registered Nimbus 4DT which crashed on 31st July 2000 near Toledo, one of the British crew was killed. The Spanish report in English translation may be found...

The BGA have just published the current strategic plan. It may be found at British Gliding Association http://www.gliding.co.uk , info for Clubs & Members, http://www.gliding.co.uk/bgainfo/news.htm , Click here for latest updates around the website http://www.gliding.co.uk/bgainfo/update.htm , BGA...

There has been discussion about the life of wooden gliders. Anyone owning or thinking of buying a Schleicher wooden glider should look at the inspections required by the British Gliding Association. This is British Gliding Association mandatory aircraft inspection number 042/07/2004 issue 2,...

BGA Engineering News No. 30, May 2005 http://www.gliding.co.uk/bgainfo/technical/newsletters/technewsmay05.pdf has a section on wheel brakes (at the end) which includes the following: " If a glider was designed with a brake then it must have one fitted and working. " If the glider has a main skid...

I did not explain my assumption when suggesting one should "Always hit the far fence not the near fence." The assumption is that the pilot is trying to land in a field which is too short. The pilot would naturally wish to fly over the near fence at minimum height and minimum speed. If this...

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch of the Department for Trade have now published their report on the accident at Husbands Bosworth on 18th January 2004, both pilots were killed. The report may be found at http://www.aaib.gov.uk/sites/aaib/cms_resources/HCD.pdf , it runs to 21 pages. W.J....

The 14th edition of "Laws and Rules for Glider Pilots" was published by the British Gliding Association in June 2003. It is available from the BGA as hard copy, but is not available on-line. The BGA have just published a revised version (July 2004) of the 14th edition which is not available as a...

Those who took part in the big discussion on Rec. Aviation Soaring earlier this year may be interested in a change just introduced by the BGA: "Low Height Spins 4th June 2004. "The BGA Instructors Committee has recently agreed that all pilots and instructors should be reminded of the need to take...

There is disturbing news from New Zealand about the future of Omarama, where the 1995 World Gliding Championships were hosted and considered to be one of the most spectacular of gliding sites. There is a proposal to develop part of the land at the eastern end of the runway. Pilots throughout the...

In discussions about winch design and construction, I think not enough attention has been given to protecting the driver from the cable. This is a report about one accident (B.G.A. 1991/20): "At the top of a normal winch launch the weak link failed and a fast moving "snake" of cable fell onto the...

If you are interested in club finances and statistics, Lasham has made comprehensive figures available on their web site. Go to http://www.lasham.org.uk/members/committee/minutes/minutes.html , click on SGM 2003. You will find comprehensive statistical and financial information for the 2002/2003...