On Friday, July 22, 2011 8:14:22 PM UTC-7, Steve Koerner wrote: The most fundamental problem is that we invented too many towplane signals. Consider if there were only one signal, then there could never be this fatal problem of misinterpretation. The signal should simply be "tow...

but only variant L 13 A or equivalent (having reinforced wing spar), and also when compliant with some additional limitations, see amended/new EASA AD at http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2011_0135.pdf/AD_2011-0135_1

On Thursday, July 21, 2011 9:30:04 PM UTC-7, Ramy wrote: How many more pilots need to die until the rudder waggle will be replaced with something more sensible, like a radio call?? And if the glider is on to at a busy GA airport with near constant radio calls by other aircraft? What then?????

I have just read the FAA final report for a glider accident with which I am familiar. The original narrative and the report itself contradict each other to some degree. One says the pilot was trying to land on a perpendicular runway, the other on the reciprocal of the original runway on which he...

Looking for a nice ASW 24 preferrably located in the eastern half of the US. Bruce

This looks like everything we hoped the MD-80 "micro cam" units would be. I haven't bought one yet, but it's tempting, with 2.5 hour recording time, a real waterproof case, audio and video, various mounts, and so on. Look for "Swann Sportscam Waterproof Mini Video Camera with Mounts" at Costco...

The MSL/AGL issue has come before the Caesar Creek Soaring Club Board once again. Not only has the Club been thrown into turmoil again, this time it has specifically affected our instructors and how to most effectively teach our students. I am curious if there are other Clubs or organizations that...

I've heard that on some sailplanes, putting a mylar gap seal on the top surface can cause handling issues. Anyone care to comment on that? I've added a mylar seal and the safety tape to the top of mine, and it does indeed add a small step just ahead of the elevator, despite my best attempts at...

I have a Rainco ground station antenna I bought from Graham Thompson about a millennium ago. The construction is 2' of 1" diameter aluminum tube at the bottom with a 4' whip on top. The coax attaches at the base. My problem is it's VSWR at 123.3 is 2.5; at 118.1 it's only 1.5. I'm assuming it's...

Does anyone know where to get a replament Hydraulic jack for lifting the glider on its trolley.

On Wednesday, July 20, 2011 5:43:20 AM UTC-7, Andy wrote: I'm sure that if you open it up there will be a way to adjust the length without cutting the tip off. I thought I had the same antenna as you but my sleeve is larger diameter. My measurements a I looked inside mine a while back...

Hi Gang The electronic TE vario should be possible to implement with modern electronics today. I have googled this item but have not been able to find one. Maybe it doesn't exist for whatever reasons. It would sure simplify some of the complex TE probe systems that stick out of the empennages of...

Good evening, I was just wondering what other clubs where charging for tows and dues.I just wanted to see where we are compared to other clubs. We have 25 members with 3 gliders and a Pawnee. There are 9 privately owned gliders. Our dues are $50 per month of which $10 goes for an engine fund. Our...

Hi all, I am looking at replacing my L-nav with either an LX1606 or Borgelt B500 (B800 if released). It will be used with a PNA running XCSoar for glide calculations. I would appreciate peoples opinions on the various merits (or otherwise) of these two instruments. Regards, Ben Coleman

Hello, I am expected to solo very soon and i would love to have an onboard view of the event. If anyone is familiar with the cockpit of the L23

One of our regular pilots here at Wurtsboro put together this very entertaining video of the gridding and launch from several days footage. on YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzuvJOF-XS4 on VIMEO: http://vimeo.com/26403368 Watch in HD on vimeo for best quality.

Hi All - I'm again looking for some help at Oshkosh. (Previously arranged help canceled due to family emergency). To promote soaring, I'll be exhibiting my Antares 20E and flying in the show at least one day. Mostly, this involves standing by the plane, talking about soaring, moving FAST...

Contest reports are available at the SSA contest reports site, and at SoaringCafe.com in the racing news section. Enjoy! TA

I flew my LP-49 out of Muscatine, IA KMUT Saturday for the first time in several years. Had some maintenance to do and finally got it all in shaped. I'm low time with it and still learning how it flies, but it seems very sweet so far. There was no lift so I took three sled rides. The first was a...

Friday July 15th, 2011 at Harris Hill NY. Haven't been getting much rain here and the soaring weather has been phenomenal. This is 1 of 3 amazing soaring days this week. 7000FT AGL cloud bases and 6-10 kt thermals. 2 other days the soaring was still above average for this time of year. Come fly...