Is portable TABS (non 2020 compliant ADS-B-out) coming to the USA in 2020? This unit looks a lot like portable TABS. https://uavionix.com/products/skyecho/ It also implements FLARM, and I think that would need to be disabled in the USA. The price point looks right.

The Soaring Safety Foundation is conducting a CFIG Revalidation Clinic in Seattle the weekend of February 13th and 14th, 2010. It is open to everyone - not just instructors. This is your best opportunity to prepare for your next written test (private, commercial or instructor in gliders), prepare...

I am looking for the benefit of recent experience with modern ropes for auto tows. We fly off a 5000 foot grass runway (with a couple of rocky spots). What size and type of rope would be best? Bill Snead

We have run various tests with high temperatures rechargeable batteries and PowerFLARM. I will spare you from the details, but the conclusions a 1) Recharging must take place in an area where the ambient temperature does not surpass 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35C) as otherwise the PF charging...

Hi, Today I received the first proof of the soon to be released book "Sky Full of Heat" by Sebastian Kawa. The proof is nearly perfect, so the book should be out in large quantities in a week or 2 or 3. I have only skimmed through the book, but it looks very, very interesting. I anticipate...

Fellow US & Canadian racing pilots, The second installment of the 5 event Florida Grand Prix Racing Series is coming up on November 1-3. Friday (Nov 1) is a practice day. 5-6 gliders confirmed in each class (low, mid and high performance). As of this post, there is still room for 2-3...

I have an old Oudie (first gen), and was wondering if anyone has opened up theirs to replace the battery? The battery life on mine is going south at a rapid pace, and I think I may be due for a new battery. Pete

I will be out in Minden, NV this weekend to pick up a glider. I want to get new tires installed on the Cobra trailer before my drive home. Would somebody please recommend where in the local area I can go to get new tires? Randy Tulsa, OK rgteel at mac dot com

I would like to see the XC Soar guys jump on this and port their XC Soar program to the iPaq 310. I have been mulling over the GPS/NAV solutions for the HP-24 and this looks very promising. I think perhaps the Tasman with the data module, in conjunction with the 310/XC Soar would be a good choice...

Just noticed the Region 6 North contest going on at the moment and wondered how they work the handicaps for a combined 15M $ STD Class contest. It appears as though all the 15M are handicaped at 1.0 and the Std at something else. How is it done officially? Bob

Video of indoor slope soaring miniature glider: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWAR2WD-BgM&feature=related Has anyone thought about trying this with a full sized sailplane? Perhaps a Sparrowhawk and a big-rig truck? I don't see anything in the Sporting Code that would prevent someone claiming a...

Wanted: Roadworthy enclosed 15m trailer in Southern California. Can be purchase or (better) tax-exempt donation. John H. Campbell Collegiate Soaring Association http://www.ssa.org/Collegiate.asp

Hi, I will soon have in stock copies of a new book called "Sailplane Design - A Guide for Students and Designers, From Drafting to First Flight" by Vittorio Pajno. I have not received the first batch yet, but the data I've received so far looks very interesting. It is a very complete book at...

Can you point me to a source of "wedekind sleeves" (I hope I spelled it properly) which will install over the l'Hotellier conectors? Also, I am in a need of the graphic symbols for cockpit use, I mean the landing gear down and up icon, the speed brakes, etc. I would like to find them in some sort...

List of Applicants for 2007 Region 9 Contest is now posted on Website. Next update will be March 1, 07. # 711. http://parowan.soaringweb.net/index.html

Rick Walters wins Day 1 in the 18-Meter class at the International Lilienthal Glide 2007 which is the combined pre-worlds for the 30th World Gliding Championships and the 2007 German Nationals in the 15-M, 18-M and Open Class. The contest is being held near Berlin at the Lusse. See the team web...

Tow ball headed west on Wednesday Nov. 14 from the Western NY area to Minden NV. Experienced glider pilot. Contact Kevin Christner or 716-640-2779 if in need of something moved that way.

Looks like they recapitalized and set up a new entity to buy up all the assets from the old business. Good news, would have been a pity to see such an innovative and well made glider disappear: http://www.lange-flugzeugbau.de/htm/english/news/news_01_11_2007.html It suggests that all the key...

I have a single seat cobra to move from Ogden to Ionia MI anytime in the next couple months. I'll pay $400 for the entire trip or less for part way. Seller can get the trailer to Cheyenne if that helps. I can meet you anywhere on this end.

Jim Culp wrote in message ... Who gives or knows of glider aerotows with choppers in US ? Jim Culp USA GatorCity, Florida Std Libelle If you find out, let us know. I once saw a helo tow where the helo came to a hover...