The results for the Open Class and Club Class Nationals at Lasham 9th - 17th August will be at http://www.lasham.org.uk/comps/nationals/nationals.html Steve Dutton

I'm going to watch my parachute get repacked this evening. The local Master Rigger is teaching a rigging class and I'm invited to watch him repack my 'chute in front of the class. Can I ask him any questions for r.a.s.? Bill Daniels

I'm some distance removed from my POH. Does anyone reading this know the speed at which a Discus B sinks at the rate of 2 meters per second?

Does anyone have a manual, or wiring diagram for the Avionic Dittel LX1000 vario. I have one with various wires hanging off it, but some have been cut off. A simple numbered chart for the 15 pin (DB15) plug would be fine. Thanks, Luke

2014: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GYqUEaesROmKdkzS2Y1h7MSBUrQCdfydJxu6WnSbzOQ/edit?usp=sharing 2013: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NO7073Z6J-r77aUbR1oOEKrusXwfYf4amtaem_Rw-E4/edit?usp=sharing 2014 US Tasking Highlights Total Number of Tasks - 189 TATs - 122 or 65% MATs -...

I am trying to get honest and accurate information on the general handling characteristics of a couple of 18 meter class sailplanes. Here is what I am interested in. I would appreciate some honest feedback, preferably backed up by some experience in the sailplane that you would like to give...

Running XC Soar on an Ipaq 2215. The program loaded and runs fine as well as the Flashcard GPS unit. My problem is how do you load the map data into the program? I have gone to the Naviter web site and downloaded the map covering this area,but can't get XC Soar to find it. Ken

Does anyone know of a source of any statistics that might indicate the effectiveness or otherwise of FLARM in reducing the rate collisions between FLARM fitted gliders in those European countries in which it is in widespread use? Thanks in advance. John Galloway

The previous posts under "Stay in, or get out?" raises questions about the current state of ballistic recovery systems. As paraplegic, I have a personal interest in BRS because thoughts of my successfully exiting an out of control sailplane with a parachute, and then landing without the use of...

Looking for a cradle for 1500 series Compaq PDA. I have two, but both went bad during a power surge. AC adapters are OK.

Hi all I have for sale my dearly loved Canadian registered Standard Cirrus 75 - Canadian registration C-GGXT - Serial # 612 (member of Standard Cirrus Newsgroup) - 760 total hours ..... no damage history - totally refinished about 1996 or so, and still in excellent shape. - Borgelt B100 computer...

Any thoughts on flight characteristics of the Open Cirrus? There used to be a website covering this glider, but it doesn't appear to be active since last year. Thanks, Mike

Hi, I have been flying with Serengetti sunglasses for many years in a sailplane with a clear canopy. I bought a LS6 with a light blue tinted canopy which make my cockpit to dark when in the shade of cloud. Suggestion are welcome to solve this problem. Regards, S6

I am interested in learning if other soaring clubs have a Janus 2-seat glider in their fleet, which model they have, its suitability as a club ship and whether they would recommend one to a club that was looking for a 2-seat cross country trainer. If you have other personal experience in the Janus,...

Thinking about new trailer and would like to know pros and cons from Avionic owners. Since Avionic is about 40% cheaper than Cobra right now it looks like good deal.... Also if anyone owned Cobra and Avionic and can compare both models. Thank you Pavel

Do you use Malletec mini vario? If so, what are the pro's and con's? How about the "Ascent" vario sold on wings and wheels? Thanks

From time to time I check the iPhone app store for soaring apps. I just came across GlidePath. The developer claims it's OLC compliant. I havent purchased it yet, but it looks like a good backup for OLC flying. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/glidepath/id383714417?mt=8# Pete

So where is the official definition of Club class on the SSA site? I downloaded the Handicap Excel file, and sorted it by any that had a "C" attribute in the notes. It appears to include LS-6 .898 to Austria SH-1 1.115 but probably in error it shows something i never heard of as Freedom Falcon...

I purchased a glider that came with a PZL Vario (WRs-5D). All of the instruments had been removed from the panel. I do have all the components for this system, but I am looking to see if anyone has a manual on how to correctly set this up. http://web.me.com/rgteel/Site/PZL_Vario.html Randy N184N

Which clubs and commercial operations have outstanding web sites that make people eager to give soaring a try? Out of date sites with pictures that don’t include recent improvements and photographs that are obviously from another decade can’t help us recruit members. Great web sites can. Please...