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Hello Racers & Fans The minutes of the 2008 meeting of he SSA Competition Rule Subcommittee are now available on the SSA web site under Sailplane racing/Rules & Process. Draft rules changes for review and comment will be available 12/22/08. UH H Nixon SSA Competition Rules Subcommittee Chair

Here are some YouTube videos all entitled "Crazy Glider" (or variations). Now, why can't we have an SSA party like...

Anyone have a .pdf copy of the DG-200 & DG-300, -300 Elan POH (English please) that you would be willing to share. Thanks Jim

I just bought an ASW20B that was refinished in DuPont Imron back in '93 by Fred Jiran. The paint is in surprisingly good condition for its age, but there are lots of small spots where hangar rash needs to be fixed. There are also some slight dings in the wing skins on the bottom that...

I need to renew my CFIG, and it runs out before any of the SSF clinics. So, online we go I'd like to hear recommendations and experience of ras people on the various online options. I'm especially interested in what works for someone like me with only a glider rating, and I want a course that does...

Anybody out there use a Serial to USB adapter to transfer flights from their Cambridge Model 20 GPS-NAV? Does it work? Any problems? Which model adapter do you use? I'm planning on upgrading my equipment, and I won't have a 9 pin serial port on my new computer? I'd like to get rid of my old...

I just bought a 2008 CR-V with no expectation of towing anything with it, but the book says it will tow up to 1500 pounds, so now I'm wondering if it would be worthwhile to add a hitch so I can tow a utility trailer, and the glider for short hauls or when the primary tow vehicle isn't available. I...

I seem to remember there was a lengthy discussion here about PC soaring simulators but I've not been able to find it again. Does anyone know whether there was a concensus on which simulator was most realistic? I seem to remember Condor and Silent Wings being discussed.

It is time for a major overhaul of the US Nationals system. With time constraints and cost it is making the single national approach outdated. We have discussed the idea of super regionals or multiple nationals. I think it is time to seriously look at these alternatives. We have to recognize...

Here are the results of the 2008 Dust Devil Dash. It was close. Marty Eiler and Sean Franke both made it to Alturas, CA for the longest straight distances and the best handicapped distances. Garry Dickson landed at Luning, NV and with handicap came in a close third, with Doug Levy at...

I have a side-mounted canopy (Ventus 2). I'm concerned that a gust of wind could blow it shut when it's in the open position, breaking or damaging the canopy. I could close it every time I walk away for a minute or two, but sooner or later I tend to forget and leave it open. I've thought...

Folks, Has anyone out there successfully transitioned a Pirat from BGA to EASA? If there is, please get in touch - there are a couple of questions I really need to ask. Ian

I just opened r.a.s. and immediately got a warning notice that this is a "dangerous" site suspected of "Phishing," that it "shows signs of involvement in 'phishing,' a scam in which a criminal's web site masquerades as a legitimate commercial sit to obtain your credit cardnumbr or other personal...

From the AvWeb AvFlash news: Unmanned Gliders To Seek Their Own Lift "Automated on-board energy aware planning" is being developed by the U.K.'s Roke Manor Research to allow autonomous gliders to find naturally occurring lift and sustain unpowered or prolong powered flight, according to a report...

Anyone know what is the TP radius for assigned speed (racing) tasks at Lusse? Is it posted on the official site somewhere? Andy

A friend is considering purchasing a SZD-36 Cobra 15 glider. Comments from anyone having owned or flown this model aircraft would be appreciated. Terry/DG800B

I have a problem with my GPSNAV (model 20 I believe, with the external antenna). The GPSNAV output to the screen works fine, directs me to the waypoints etc. This shows that the GPS engine is working. However, the output to the PDA via the serial port, and the Datacom output to the L-Nav seems to...

Hi, I'm bringing this topic to this forum because it appears to be a unique and strange issue that doesn't make any sense to me. I'm a big fan of the Cambridge 302 and yet I can't explain this issue.