My unit is 6 months old. Going to upgrade to the Explorer version. Sean 7T

Looking for some help I am in the midst of trying to guess what my husband would want for his piper Commanche Can anyone advise me on which communicator would be best - He already has a Stratus - I have read some reviews on both - since I don't fly, myself, - I am at a loss. Is this the right...

I found a great site from a paraglider pilot explaining how he uses his InReach in back-country flying: https://www.cloudbasemayhem.com/garmin-inreach-best-practices-for-adventurers/ In my opinion it explains all the important usage information much better than does Garmin. Point 6 in his...

I flew Monday and Wednesday this week. Both times, my wife reported the flight track on the inReach website did not update automatically; instead, she had to refresh the page each time. It added each point automatically for my previous flights in August, which I believe is expected...

There's a big irritation caused by the Spot web page map where your track is displayed: the new track ("today's") overlaps with the older portion of the previous day's track. That happens because you can not select a "daily" display, where only today's track shows; instead, the smallest time...

I've seen it three times this year. There's a problem with the old, faithful 1530. In the process, you take the battery out, then put it back in. Maybe you're replacing the battery (at great cost). Or maybe just resetting the device to start over again. Now it doesn't work. Or doesn't work...

I was very interested in the recent posts about using HD video cameras in soaring. Several examples were shot from what appeared to be behind the pilots right shoulder. Where and how is the camera mounted? Photos of the mount would be useful. I have done many videos with the GoPro some with the...

How do you get the rudder cables "free" so you can inspect the section which lives in the S-tubes?

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...

One of the down sides of a type certified sailplane is it requires an aircraft inspector, not just a mechanic, to do the annual. These guys are sometimes hard to find. Anyone know of an inspector in the vicinity of Lake Seminole Gliderport, Florida , which is about 30 miles west of Orlando?

I am looking for some really good, inspirational soaring stories; short stories, books, whatever. What's the very best out there?

Who is a good source of instrument pannel marking stickers or decals for a glider in the US?

Hello I have download xcsoar v2.0 but i can't install it on my ipaq 3850 do you now this problem? During the installation it says that mpsr xcsoar can't install on my type of ipaq thx Junior

I'm in the process of getting an AC4 Russia back in the air after it has not flown in 9 years. During this project, I am having to update the panel and replace some instruments. The end game is to have both the original Winter mechanical vario and a new LXNav S-80 in the panel. I know that I...

I flew the Janus last year without any aileron/flap seals at all. This year I want to try it with all the seals. I've found plenty of 'how to' articles regarding the mylar seals. I would also like to install the cloth 'S' seals, but haven't found any helpful hints on that subject (yet). If...

Any advice out there re the preferred location for an ELT antenna in a Ventus 2 ? With a Carbon fiber fuselage its not obvious to me the best place to install the antenna ( Ameriking supplied - about 20 inches long ) The factory suggests "under the canopy" , but to me I can't see how to do that...

I have an SN10-B with a USB Adapter that has not been used for several years. I may have made it inoperable by trying to load the latest S/w and a Database. When I turn it on now, all I get is a blank screen akin to the "Blue-Screen of Death". What are the right files I need to have on the root...

I've read all the posts, several times, regarding mylar seal replacemate. My LS3-A needs the seals replaced and am considering doing the job myself. Is this something a reasonabley compitent person can do on his own, or should this be left to a pro? Your input would be...

Time to part with my soaring library, including signed first edition copies of "Winning On The Wind" and "A Gaggle of One." Package deal, 19 books. Complete listing with photos on Paul Remde's classifieds site: http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/classifieds-misc.htm --Dan Barnes/ dbarnes at victor...

I tested my static/pitot system per Mike Borgelt's instructions and found immediately my airspeed indicator (used as the pressure gauge) had a small leak. Right before Christmas, I sent the instrument to 'Century Instrument Corporation' in Wichita, Kansas for overhaul. The overhaul fee, including...