at http://www.asa-soaring.org/2006region9.asp. If you're attending the contest but did not receive the e-mail please let me know! ~ted/2NO/CO

I am casting the net one more time for one more towplane for the Region 9 contest at Turf Soaring (aka Pleasant Valley Airport, P48), May 29 - June 3. The contest host is requiring a $1M tow-for-hire liability policy. Beyond that, we are begging for just one more tug. Ferry fuel, hotel, cold suds...

Looking for an FSG 50 mounting bracket If you have one available let me know Thanks Jim

I recently upgraded from an Ipaq 3760 to an Ipaq 3950 series PDA. I noticed the screen is brighter, but also I am getting more glare in the cockpit. Have others tried the anti-glare screen protectors and do they help? Thanks , Tim

1998 Russia AC-4c Ser #036, 133hrs TT, Factory Trailer, Borgelt B-40 Vario, Radio, Cambridge Nav 20(just recertified) and display with IPAQ HP3955 running XC Soar, factory trailer, fresh May annual, New main wheel and tube. True one man rigging, incredibly agile and fun 35:1 ship. Light gear up 4...

Hi I am back in this group after a really long while. Does anyone have Rob Harris's contact details (the 49,008 feet guy) . Heard he flies/flew from Cailfirnia City??? Regards George Emsden

A reminder that anyone that wants to participate in this summer long informal, simple (not the task) competition needs to sign up at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChaffeeSoaring/ . The rules and prizes are in the "files" and registration is in "database". Currently there are only six entrants....

Does anybody have information on obtaining Pilatus B4 parts to comply with the control stick support AD? Is there a US supplier? Any experience with parts from Switzerland? Anybody been through this before? Thanks in Advance Roy B.

Here are two of my favourite quotes about flying; what are yours? 1. Flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. Douglas Adams 2. Try to stay in the middle of the air. Do not go near the edges of it. The edges of the air can be recognized by the appearance of ground,...

Flight training duration vs best lessons frequency, pace and quality. Need advice what is best for student pilot. What is better, getting license fast, or to take your time, to enjoy longer, to do it slower? The situation. Basic glider flight training on tow including 10 solo flights. Flat...

I am posting for a US pilot that has found out at sort of a late date that he will compete at the world contest in Sweden. He would appreciate any information in regards to renting a suitable tow vehicle in Germany near or at the Frankfurt airport to collect a glider at Poppenhousen and the best...

During the summer of 1999, several US Team members rented cars with tow hook from Europcar at the Frankfort airport. Mine was a great VW station wagon.

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I bought my glider with an LX5000 logger. I know that nothing has been updated for at least 5 years as far as the database. Do I delete the database that is already on the logger and then just copy a new USA database? Or do I download the new database? Will it overwrite what is already there or...

Our club has a Grob 103 Twin II We purchased in 1983 SN 3824. Our left front rudder pedal has become corroded and needs to be replaced. Anyone out there have a spare rudder pedal for our ship? Note that this is also the same rudder pedal that is used on the Grob 102 Asitir III. Please contact...

I've always been a ziplock man myself but the recent thread got me considering catheters. My ship has a fitting for connecting a catheter. The fitting is connected to a tube that ends at the trailing edge of one of the gear doors. The fitting has a rubber O-ring and looks like another fitting on...

The Buena Vista, Colorado Pawnee had a partial gear collapse and nailed a runway light with the aileron. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

I've been tracking auctions for copies of Soaring Magazine for the past few months. Something comes up for sale about once a week, which is more than I would have expected for such a minor periodical. The biggest surprise I have seen so far is the bidding war over a 1949 issue; the price went to...

I recently bought some new polarized prescription glasses and have found that when I look directly at the display screen on my LX5000, I can't see anything. I can see it better if I turn my head and look obliquely at it (not really practical). I suspect the screen has a polarization on...

The Buena Vista, Colorado Pawnee had a partial gear collapse and nailed a runway light with the aileron. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.