Hi, I have finished updating my Naviter web page with many details and options for the Oudie 3. The Oudie 3 is a Personal Gliding Assistant with built-in aviation grade GPS, 12 hour battery, audio variometer (not Total Energy compensated) and SeeYou Mobile and ConnectMe software pre-installed....

Hi, I have just uploaded a new LX9000 Overview video on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVlSvo6C4ZA I go over many features and "how to" procedures on the LX9000. It applies equally well to the LX8000 and LX8080 products. It is available at 1080P HD resolution. I recommend watching it...

I made a flight on Saturday, Jan 28 in Calif. using a Samsung Galaxy phone with XCSoar 6.2.5. The file would not process on the OLC. After examining the IGC file, it was recording the date in the file one day ahead of the actual date, i.e. it was recording Jan. 29 (and Jan 30 after 0000 UTC)....

I hear that PowerMouse will include an ADS-B option and possibly ADS-R / TIS-B (for those of you not in U.S .. these are FAA ground rebroadcasts of ADS-B 1090 packets and transponder only aircraft). No word on whether the PowerFlarm will add this firmware upgrade. Does anyone know when the...

I'm just wondering what the new owner has planned for this historic ship. If I had more than $1.97 to my name I would have tried to get her for myself!

Can anyone steer me toward a downloadable copy of ""Four-On-the-Floor-Gang" written by Streideck?

Does anyone knows where to find an electronic copy of the DG-400 and DG-800B flight manual or has one that can be shared with me, please Thanks, Ernst

Since I reported the US dollar's drop against the Euro a few months ago, I am delighted to report a reversal. The US dollar is currently at 1.23 to the Euro and improving daily. A currency specialist tells me he expects a rate of 1.15 by year's end. Where it goes from there is anyone's guess,...

I spoke with the head of the FAA Small Aircraft Directorate for gliders yesterday regarding Experimental Airworthiness Certificates for gliders. In at least several states and particularly Arizona all gliders are having their Experimental Airworthiness certificates reviewed. Due to an issue...

Hi All I am new to this forum and new to gliding and would like some info on Looking for and purchasing a suitable glider. Where in the UK is best to look?? I have a couple of hours in an LS4 and i have seen a few Discus and to be honest have my heart set on a discus. Am i aiming to high?...

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I'm considering relocating my 0.45L capacity flask (for the vario) from behind the instrument panel to elsewhere in the cockpit. I would have to use maybe 6 or 7 feet of tubing to do that though...by some quick calculations, the extra tubing will make the 0.45L flask effectively almost 0.50L. Would...

I know this is somewhat subjective. Factory support agreements, etc. aside, has anyone noticed any difference in the quality of newer DG production models compared to SH and Schleicher? Thanks

I searched for a comparison on the rec.aviation.soaring site for a comparison between ClearNav and an LX 9000, but didn't find anything directly comparing the two (I apologize if I somehow missed it). I'm finalizing plans for a panel for a new glider and would be grateful for any advice from users...

Hi, I have just added two very interesting products to my web site. "Zulu Romeo: Good Start" is a wonderful documentary about the 1974 World Gliding Championships in Waikerie, South Australia. This is the first time this great film has been available for sale on DVD. If you haven't seen it...

Reply to - posted "reply-to" address has an extra "hot" For sale: 2002 Duo Discus Turbo located in Houston, TX. Excellent condition inside and out. For lots of pics and more details go to: http://pages.sbcglobal.net/mzivley/duo/A%20Duo%20Turbo%20Details.html Mark

Hello everyone, this is my first post. I am new to soaring and have acquired a glider with an LXNAV 8000 already installed. I noticed yesterday that the outside temperature (OAT) is incorrect by about 20 degrees F. I placed the probe in a bath of ice water and it read 50 degrees F and responded...

I went to the SSA site just now to get the current list of handicaps for our up-coming Fall Round Up next weekend. All of the various forms of handicaps have the 2003 date on them. Am I confused or have I missed a year somewhere? I thought for certain we were well into 2004. Can someone please...

On one side of the ring: Arlington Municipal and it's associated community:..For those of you unfamiliar with Arlington Municipal Airport in Washington state, it is home of the third largest fly-in in the country (run by the EAA) and the center of general aviation and experimental aircraft in the...

When my Crown trailer ramp is fully lowered my ASW-20 fuselage does not clear the dolly cradle. Furthermore the scissors jacks require excessive torque from the fully lowered position. Currently I roll the main wheel up a small wooden ramp to raise everything a few inches. I'm interested in other...